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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Vortmont (ranked 3243 p4p, 4283 weight class) and Teófilo Stevenson (ranked 398 p4p, 469 weight class). Stevenson has chosen TEÓFILO STEVENSON - NOCKOUTS as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Vortmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teófilo Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson drives through with a takedown into Vortmont's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vortmont looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vortmont is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vortmont seems keen to control Stevenson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vortmont looking for a sweep. Not yet Vortmont, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevenson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Stevenson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stevenson prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Stevenson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Vortmont's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vortmont is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vortmont's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vortmont quickly recovers to half guard.
Vortmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vortmont is looking to improve his position.
Stevenson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vortmont trying to control but Stevenson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevenson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vortmont is holding on to half guard well.
Vortmont tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teófilo Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stevenson dives in and scores a takedown into Vortmont's guard.
Teófilo Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vortmont not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vortmont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
Stevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vortmont is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortmont trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson tries to get to full guard but Vortmont has control of the leg.
Stevenson wants to control but Vortmont passes into side.
Stevenson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stevenson seems a little lost for a moment, as Vortmont dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Stevenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevenson being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stevenson is not content to let Vortmont control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stevenson is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vortmont tries to sprawl but Stevenson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Vortmont is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Stevenson seems content to control.
Vortmont is looking to improve his position.
Stevenson trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Stevenson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teófilo Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stevenson feints and as Vortmont raises his hands in defense, Stevenson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vortmont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson won't allow Vortmont to sweep him here.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vortmont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vortmont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevenson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevenson shoots in and gets a takedown into Vortmont's guard.
Stevenson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Vortmont.
Vortmont is trying to keep Stevenson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vortmont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teófilo Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stevenson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevenson controlling the position.
Vortmont is looking to regain half guard here but Stevenson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont is letting Stevenson control him for a moment.
Stevenson trying to control the position but Vortmont is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevenson controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teófilo Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevenson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teófilo Stevenson!
During a confident post fight interview, Teófilo Stevenson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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