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GFC 26: Stevens vs. Smiths PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. Ribeiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flux Pavilion – I Can't Stop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribeiro throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richards staying out of range there.
Richards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribeiro has time to react.
It looks like Marcelo Ribeiro has been cut.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Richards strikes.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Richards counter with a right hand.
Richards misses the jab.
Ribeiro gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ribeiro tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Richards is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ribeiro buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ribeiro!! Ribeiro is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Richards throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Richards!
A very excited looking CJ Richards made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Ellinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eagles Giants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellinger comes into the arena with Bars On Me by Chris Webby blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Ellinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagles Giants!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giants lands with a nice body kick.
Giants throws a sloppy head kick and Ellinger moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Giants.
Giants throws a nice head kick!
Giants throws a head kick that misses.
Giants cracks Ellinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Giants can pounce on him.
Giants chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Giants moves out of range of the leg kick from Ellinger.
Ellinger blocks a head kick by Giants.
That kick from Giants tenderised Ellinger's leg. Ellinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ellinger avoids the body shot from Giants.
Ellinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Giants.
Giants throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ellinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Giants connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Giants tenderised Ellinger's leg. Ellinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ellinger is breathing heavily.
Giants smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giants lands with a kick to the temple. Ellinger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Giants there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ellinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Giants lands with a kick to the temple. Ellinger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ellinger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Giants. That's going to slow Ellinger down.
Giants and Ellinger are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Giants throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Ellinger into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Giants knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eagles Giants!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alak Aksornpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aksornpan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thai National Anthem - "Phleng Chat Thai". Doug Pitbull has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alak Aksornpan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aksornpan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitbull is fending him off so far but Aksornpan persists. Nope, Pitbull circles away and we're back to standing.
Aksornpan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pitbull but Pitbull pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aksornpan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pitbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aksornpan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alak Aksornpan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown but Aksornpan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aksornpan scores with a one two! Pitbull had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aksornpan fails with a takedown attempt.
Aksornpan has a takedown stuffed.
Aksornpan lunges at Pitbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitbull's hand.
Pitbull shoots for a double leg takedown but Aksornpan sprawls well. He's pushed Pitbull's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pitbull slaps away a takedown attempt from Aksornpan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull shoots in looking for a takedown but Aksornpan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pitbull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pitbull looks to land a body kick but Aksornpan moved away.
Aksornpan shoots in and drives through. Pitbull sprawls well.
Aksornpan throws a chopping leg kick but Pitbull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aksornpan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aksornpan is thwarting Pitbull's attempts to control the position.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep. Aksornpan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pitbull looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aksornpan content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is trying to stand back up but Aksornpan is controlling him
Aksornpan is looking to advance position but Pitbull won't allow it.
Aksornpan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alak Aksornpan just wasn't active enough.
Aksornpan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull wants to clinch
and Aksornpan counters with a head kick.
Pitbull moves out of range of the body kick from Aksornpan.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aksornpan sprawls well. Aksornpan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
Aksornpan looks to land a combination. Pitbull sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pitbull is rocked!
Aksornpan throws a head kick but Pitbull moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Pitbull as Aksornpan shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Aksornpan as Pitbull shoots in.
Pitbull looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aksornpan fails with a takedown attempt.
Aksornpan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pitbull looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull tries to bench press Aksornpan off him but Aksornpan keeps the position.
Pitbull struggling a bit here.
Pitbull sneaks back into half guard.
Pitbull wants to improve his position but Aksornpan is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aksornpan is working away from the top position though.
Aksornpan stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alak Aksornpan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aksornpan lands a big head kick that sends Pitbull tumbling to the mat! Aksornpan takes a step backwards and waves Pitbull back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pitbull is still on wobbly legs! Can Aksornpan finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aksornpan shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Pitbull is unconscious as Aksornpan celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Alak Aksornpan!
A less than humble Alak Aksornpan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Woolfolk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Woolfolk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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282 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Woolfolk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woolfolk has Goldman up against the cage in a clinch.
Woolfolk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goldman prevents it.
Goldman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Woolfolk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldman preventing the sweep.
Woolfolk controls Goldman momentarily but Goldman frees himself.
Goldman is looking to work some ground and pound but Woolfolk has wrist control.
Goldman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woolfolk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Woolfolk punching from mount but Goldman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Woolfolk with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woolfolk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Woolfolk throwing strikes but Goldman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Woolfolk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldman defending well though.
Goldman works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woolfolk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goldman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Woolfolk tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldman is retaining full guard.
Goldman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woolfolk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woolfolk is working Goldman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woolfolk's guard.
Woolfolk looking for a sweep. Not yet Woolfolk, not yet.
Goldman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman throws a big elbow that misses.
Woolfolk has his hands on Goldman's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woolfolk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woolfolk is trying to keep Goldman in close.
Goldman advances to half guard.
Goldman seems to be working for a kimura but Woolfolk defends the submission attempt.
Goldman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woolfolk is just riding it out for now. Goldman eventually gives up the hold.
Woolfolk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldman's back!
Woolfolk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goldman looking for a guillotine here but Woolfolk defends easily.
Woolfolk wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Woolfolk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woolfolk trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Goldman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woolfolk!
Woolfolk tries to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
Woolfolk can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woolfolk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goldman prevents Woolfolk from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman wants to work for an arm triangle but Woolfolk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goldman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldman lands a nice short elbow.
Goldman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woolfolk is looking to control Goldman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woolfolk avoid being mounted?
Woolfolk tries to roll over but Goldman keeps him under control.
Woolfolk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woolfolk.
Woolfolk keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woolfolk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woolfolk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Goldman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woolfolk wants to clinch
and Goldman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woolfolk's guard.
Woolfolk looking to control.
Woolfolk has control of Goldman's left arm, preventing Goldman from doing any damage.
Goldman postures up.
Woolfolk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldman.
Goldman landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Woolfolk.
Goldman lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woolfolk trying to keep a closed guard but Goldman is proving a slippery customer.
Woolfolk has momentary wrist control but Goldman slips an elbow through the middle.
Woolfolk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldman throws a strike but Woolfolk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Woolfolk stopping the sweep attempt from Goldman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woolfolk defends it easily.
Goldman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woolfolk's guard.
Goldman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woolfolk looking to control.
Jason Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldman works over Woolfolk with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Woolfolk.
Woolfolk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldman's guard.
Woolfolk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woolfolk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Woolfolk from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woolfolk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woolfolk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Woolfolk postures up in Goldman's guard and throws a big left but Goldman blocks it.
Woolfolk trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Goldman throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Woolfolk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woolfolk slips nicely into half guard.
Woolfolk is working for a kimura but Goldman is defending it quite comfortably.
Woolfolk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldman's head.
Goldman tries to roll over but Woolfolk keeps him under control.
Woolfolk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldman defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woolfolk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goldman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Woolfolk is nestled in close to Goldman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Woolfolk is working for a submission of some sort.
Woolfolk is breathing heavily.
Goldman wants to control but Woolfolk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woolfolk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldman's head.
Goldman gets full guard.
Goldman wants to sweep here but Woolfolk controlling him for the moment.
Goldman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goldman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Woolfolk looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Joe Woolfolk has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman with shots to the head and body - Woolfolk looks very uncomfortable down there.
That has opened up Joe Woolfolk's cut even more.
Woolfolk working to try and regain half guard.
Goldman cracks Woolfolk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Woolfolk is rocked!
The cut above Joe Woolfolk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Woolfolk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Goldman!
After winning the bout, Jason Goldman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Kidder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Kidder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeffrey Chambers's chin.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Kidder!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kidder sprawls well. Kidder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chambers gets slowly back to his feet.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kidder as he jumps to the side.
Kidder pushes Chambers up against the cage in a clinch.
Kidder just leaning against Chambers, taking a breather.
Chambers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kidder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Kidder.
Chambers has Kidder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kidder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kidder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidder drops Chambers with a left and a right! Oh, Chambers is hurt - Kidder dives into side control looking to finish!
Chambers is rocked!
It looks like Jeffrey Chambers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Chambers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kidder closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Chambers out cold! Chambers corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derrick Kidder!
In his post fight interview, Derrick Kidder started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doncarlo Giani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootmans comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine – The Ghost Of Tom Joad. The key to victory for Erick Rootmans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Rootmans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doncarlo Giani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giani misses with a takedown
and Rootmans counters with a nice uppercut.
Giani wants to clinch up but Rootmans keeps it at a distance.
Giani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rootmans counters with a two punch combo.
Giani doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Rootmans to counter with a crisp jab.
Erick Rootmans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doncarlo Giani.
Giani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rootmans looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giani wants to pass to mount but Rootmans is defending the position.
Giani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rootmans keeps working.
Giani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Giani thows a huge punch but Rootmans dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giani is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rootmans is defending against the submission attempts here by Giani.
Giani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rootmans wants to get back to his feet.
Giani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rootmans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Giani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rootmans is just riding it out for now. Giani eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doncarlo Giani will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rootmans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Giani darts in trying to clinch
and Rootmans counters with a flying knee that drops Giani!
Giani is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giani looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rootmans has picked Giani up and slammed him! Giani can't keep hold of the triangle and Rootmans manages to pass to side control!
Rootmans tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Giani trying to control but Rootmans flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rootmans controlling well, preventing Giani from escaping the position.
Giani is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rootmans.
You can see the frustration on Giani's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootmans just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rootmans is trying to stick to Giani's back but Giani is turning into Rootmans. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rootmans's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Giani.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giani looking to sit in guard and control but Rootmans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Giani wants to sweep but no luck.
Rootmans wants to get up but he can't break Giani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rootmans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giani on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Giani has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rootmans is looking to defend but Giani has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rootmans! Giani pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rootmans taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doncarlo Giani!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofilo Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Charleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Uno dos tres, Cinco seis siete.... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teofilo Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Charleton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson punishes Charleton's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Charleton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson scores with a nice head shot.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charleton needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Charleton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stevenson really felt that one!
Stevenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Stevenson thuds a left hand into Charleton's body.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Charleton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Charleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charleton defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charleton's head backwards.
Stevenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Charleton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charleton somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Charleton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charleton looks winded!
Charleton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Charleton.
Stevenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Charleton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charleton.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleton is just out of range.
Charleton fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson cracks Charleton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Stevenson finds it's target.
Charleton shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson stuns Charleton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Charleton's belly button to the back.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson lands with a nice combination. Charleton backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Charleton's head.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Charleton should have avoided that one.
Stevenson punishes Charleton's body with a nice straight punch.
Charleton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stevenson jabs at Charleton's body.
Charleton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson cracks Charleton with an open hand slap.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Charleton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Charleton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Charleton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charleton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Charleton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stevenson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Charleton.
Charleton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charleton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Charleton's head.
Teofilo Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Charleton off the cage and back into range.
Stevenson connects with a single shot there.
Stevenson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charleton momentarily.
Stevenson scores with a hook.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson cracks Charleton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charleton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Charleton walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Charleton misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charleton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stevenson duly obliges.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Charleton shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Charleton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson lands a jab to Charleton's midsection.
Charleton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Teofilo Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson lands a head shot.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charleton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook.
Charleton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Charleton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Charleton fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson with a jab.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Charleton's body.
Charleton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charleton is breathing heavily.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Charleton's ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Charleton might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stevenson has got the better of the exchanges.
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Charleton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
Charleton moves forwards but Stevenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Charleton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Charleton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Charleton.
Charleton takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Charleton's defenses.
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevenson jabs at Charleton's body.
Stevenson lands a jab.
Stevenson works Charleton's body with a nice hook.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson catches Charleton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charleton shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Charleton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee Charleton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charleton can do to turn this around?
Stevenson lunges at Charleton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charleton's hand.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charleton drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson stuns Charleton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevenson tests Charleton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. Charleton knows he should have avoided that one.
Charleton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Charleton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Charleton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charleton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charleton.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Donk. Stevenson catches Charleton right on the button with a cross.
Charleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stevenson with a nice cross.
Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Charleton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Charleton's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevenson thuds a left hand into Charleton's body.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Charleton should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the head.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Charleton at a distance.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Charleton's ribs.
Stevenson works Charleton's body with a nice hook.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Charleton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charleton moves forwards but Stevenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Charleton's defenses.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Charleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Charleton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson lunges at Charleton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charleton's hand.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Stevenson with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Charleton walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
Charleton moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Stevenson finds it's target.
Charleton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charleton scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
Charleton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charleton shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charleton's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson lands with a cross.
Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Charleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleton drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevenson thuds a left hand into Charleton's body.
Charleton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stevenson with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charleton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charleton. Charleton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Stevenson.
Charleton walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Charleton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Charleton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charleton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Charleton.
Charleton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevenson lands a jab.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charleton's hands.
Stevenson tests Charleton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson jabs at Charleton's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Stevenson lands.
Stevenson throws out a powerful jab.
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Charleton shakes it off.
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Charleton with an uppercut!
Stevenson works Charleton's body with a nice hook.
Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Charleton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Charleton ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. Charleton knows he should have avoided that one.
Charleton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Charleton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson jabs Charleton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stevenson punishes Charleton's body with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
Charleton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Charleton should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Charleton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevenson cracks Charleton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands a jab to Charleton's midsection.
Nice cross by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Charleton's body.
Charleton misses with a straight left.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Charleton in his tracks.
Stevenson clobbers Charleton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Charleton doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Stevenson cracks Charleton with an open hand slap.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Charleton has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donk. Stevenson catches Charleton right on the button with a cross.
Stevenson catches Charleton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charleton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Charleton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevenson throws a shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a hook but Charleton blocks it.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook.
Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charleton momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson connects with a body shot.
Charleton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Charleton shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl out of it but Charleton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stevenson swings for the body but Charleton moves out of range.
Charleton dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on Charleton's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson catches Charleton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Charleton's body. Charleton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Charleton ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Charleton takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Charleton's belly button to the back.
Charleton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charleton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Charleton doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Charleton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charleton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Charleton's body. Charleton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charleton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevenson jabs Charleton right on the nose. Charleton blinks but takes it well.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Charleton takes one on the button.
Stevenson jabs Charleton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson jabs at Charleton's body.
Charleton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charleton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson sizes up Charleton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Charleton's body. Charleton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Charleton at a distance.
Stevenson lands a jab to the nose.
Charleton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Charleton drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Charleton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Charleton off to one side.
Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Charleton.
Stevenson lands a jab.
Stevenson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a head shot.
Stevenson scores with a nice strike.
Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charleton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleton was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Charleton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Charleton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charleton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charleton on the side of the head.
Charleton takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson had his way with Lee Charleton in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
Charleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson clobbers Charleton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Charleton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevenson takes a swing at Charleton's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson lunges at Charleton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charleton's hand.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Charleton. Charleton gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Charleton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Charleton shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Charleton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charleton. Charleton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Charleton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Charleton should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevenson lands with a cross.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
Charleton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Charleton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Charleton takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charleton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Charleton under the eye.
Charleton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Charleton's body. Charleton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevenson scores with a nice strike.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. Charleton knows he should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Stevenson.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Donk. Stevenson catches Charleton right on the button with a cross.
Stevenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charletons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charleton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Charleton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stevenson throws out a powerful jab.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Charleton's defenses.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Charleton fails with the takedown.
Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Charleton.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Charleton's head back.
Charleton fails to land the takedown.
Charleton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Charleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Stevenson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charleton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Charleton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Charleton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Charleton at a distance.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Charleton's body.
Lee Charleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teofilo Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:43
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teofilo Stevenson!
Teofilo Stevenson retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Teofilo Stevenson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kenny Stevens has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kenny Stevens seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smiths!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiths blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Smiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevens throws the left hand but Smiths avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown by Smiths or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens which made him look bad.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Smiths avoids nicely.
Smiths looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Smiths persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Smiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevens!
It looks like John Smiths has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiths moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smiths changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Smiths manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens tries to clinch but Smiths moves out of range.
Smiths will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smiths manages to avoid it.
Smiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevens clinches.
Stevens controlling the action here for a moment.
Smiths on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiths wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiths jumps guard.
Stevens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevens gets to his feet. Smiths looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stevens misses with a combination
and Smiths counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevens thinking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Stevens.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smiths fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Smiths fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smiths.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiths paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiths with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a three punch combo that has Smiths backing up. Smiths nods at Stevens to acknowledge the strikes.
Smiths fails with the takedown
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Smiths avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiths moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens throws a hook but Smiths avoids it easily.
Kenny Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiths slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Smiths misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smiths shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smiths slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Smiths drives through with a takedown into Stevens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stevens trying to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smiths is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevens wants to stand but Smiths is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevens takes a swing at Smiths's ribcage but misses.
Smiths avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smiths closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Smiths pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenny Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Stevens - just one landing.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiths moves away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stevens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Smiths changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Smiths manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenny Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smiths blocks a head kick by Stevens.
No joy there for Smiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smiths swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenny Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smiths.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
Smiths with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smiths thinking.
Smiths is breathing heavily.
Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevens pushes Smiths back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smiths's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevens's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is working Smiths over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is stalling here.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens slowing the pace effectively.
Smiths managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Smiths wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevens tries a body shot but Smiths blocks it.
Stevens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smiths or not.
Smiths has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
Stevens misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevens is working Smiths over against the cage.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Smiths avoids the damage to the body.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Smiths controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiths can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smiths has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smiths blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Stevens to work.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smiths is trying to pull guard but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Smiths avoids a wild elbow strike from Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Smiths is avoiding it.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Smiths has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smiths wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smiths.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiths's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smiths is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiths has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smiths takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiths tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Stevens.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevens.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Stevens.
Smiths blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Stevens.
Stevens lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevens.
The referee calls for Stevens to work.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevens.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Smiths avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
Stevens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Smiths avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
Smiths is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
Stevens stalling.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevens lands a right hand.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Smiths controls the action.
Kenny Stevens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevens.
Stevens is working Smiths over against the cage.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Smiths avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is struggling to control the position.
Smiths is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens tries to work over Smiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smiths up against the cage.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Smiths shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Smiths bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Smiths avoids them all with ease.
Smiths drives through with a takedown into Stevens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smiths is pushing down on Stevens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stevens is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiths has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Smiths is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiths is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smiths is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Smiths prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Stevens is trying to control but can't.
Stevens is looking to escape.
Stevens trying to control but Smiths postures up.
Smiths is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevens sees it coming and defends easily.
Smiths is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smiths is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has one foot on Smiths's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smiths tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smiths shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Smiths shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiths moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Smiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smiths circles away quickly and effectively.
Smiths with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Smiths controls his hands.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smiths.
Smiths prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Smiths.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Smiths avoids the damage to the body.
Smiths changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens had his way with John Smiths in that round.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Smiths doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevens counters with a series of strikes. Smiths will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smiths is out of range.
No luck for Smiths with that takedown attempt.
Smiths doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
Smiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smiths is defending well for now.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smiths avoids it.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smiths.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
Smiths is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smiths has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiths is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Smiths.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Smiths is blocking nicely.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Smiths controls his hands.
Stevens stops a takedown attempt from Smiths.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Smiths avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
Smiths on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiths takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Smiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Smiths keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiths paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiths blocks a head kick by Stevens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to bum rush Smiths with a series of wild strikes but Smiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens is looking to wear down Smiths with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Smiths keeps it at a distance.
Stevens rushes Smiths and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenny Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smiths looking for a takedown.
Smiths is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
John Smiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens works on Smiths's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Stevens!
Kenny Stevens is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Kenny Stevens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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