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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes to the cage accompanied by UFC - Face the Pain. Stevenson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clubbed to Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Pettis shoots and misses
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pettis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pettis.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pettis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pettis throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pettis's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis has an active guard here but Stevenson has managed to pass into half guard.
Pettis trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
Pettis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Stevenson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pettis trying to control from the bottom.
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
Pettis is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
Pettis is looking to improve his position.
Stevenson trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Stevenson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevenson enables Pettis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pettis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevenson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pettis has Stevenson in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.
Pettis looking for a sweep. Not yet Pettis, not yet.
Pettis working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Stevenson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pettis working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Stevenson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pettis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Pettis moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
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 Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Pettis fails with the takedown.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Pettis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pettis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pettis somewhat.
Pettis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Pettis counters with a takedown into side control.
Pettis wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Stevenson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pettis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Pettis.
Pettis seems to be working for a kimura but Stevenson defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is just content to waste time from the top position. Stevenson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pettis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevenson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pettis has Stevenson in his guard.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to hold Stevenson in close to prevent damage but Stevenson has managed to pass into half guard.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Pettis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevenson content to control rather than advance.
Pettis gets back to full guard.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Stevenson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pettis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Stevenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pettis takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Pettis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pettis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Pettis with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stevenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevenson won't be happy with that.
Pettis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stevenson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pettis's guard! Nice work there by Stevenson!
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stevenson passes into half guard.
Stevenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stevenson wants to control but Pettis is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pettis.
Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevenson defends well.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anthony Pettis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
Stevenson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
John Stevenson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Pettis moved out of range.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pettis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pettis.
Pettis trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pettis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stevenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stevenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stevenson!
Pettis is looking to reverse the position.
Stevenson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pettis throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it.
Pettis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
John Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pettis controlling the action here.
Pettis is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anthony Pettis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pettis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis is looking to stall here but Stevenson recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pettis, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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