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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stevenson (ranked 4927 p4p, 4806 weight class) and Cordell Walker (ranked 527 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cordell Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevenson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately.
Walker is trying to keep Stevenson in close.
Stevenson is stalling in the full guard.
Stevenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson feinted with a counter takedown.
Walker tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Walker is working for takedown but Stevenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steve Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cordell Walker.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker 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 Walker off to one side.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Walker tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson keeps control of the position easily here as Walker tries to buck him off.
Walker tries to escape but Stevenson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Stevenson.
Walker trying to control the position but Stevenson manages to sink in the hooks.
Walker tries to roll but Stevenson sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stevenson controlling the positon.
Stevenson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walker turns into Stevenson and is now in his guard.
Walker prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Walker escapes and throws Stevenson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stevenson keeps Walker under control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walker jumps guard but Stevenson stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walker wants a takedown.
Steve Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cordell Walker.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Walker trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stevenson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stevenson has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
Walker trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stevenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevenson trying to strike off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson is looking for a counter combo.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Walker looks to move away, Stevenson throws a big counter combo but Walker just gets out of the way.
Walker fails with the takedown.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stevenson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Walker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stevenson counters with a single leg into guard. Walker didn't expect that.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson slips nicely into half guard.
Stevenson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Walker misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Stevenson to work.
Stevenson has Walker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevenson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walker tumbling to the mat - Stevenson dives into Walker's guard.
Stevenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steve Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cordell Walker.
Walker wants a takedown.
Stevenson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stevenson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steve Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stevenson escapes and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stevenson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Walker is avoiding damage well.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Walker regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevenson pulls his head out easily.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Stevenson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cordell Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Stevenson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker misses with a body shot
and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stevenson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steve Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stevenson!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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