PBP Commentary

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!

Stevenson
vs
Charleton

190 cm
21
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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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.