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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Stefans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Stefans acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Templar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Stefans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar shoots in looking for a takedown but Stefans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Templar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Templar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stefans.
Templar thuds a left hand into Stefans's body.
Templar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Templar duly obliges.
Stefans throws a looping overhand right but Templar ducks down to avoid it.
Templar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefans.
Stefans stuffs the takedown attempt from Templar. Templar gets slowly back to his feet.
Stefans connects with a solid leg kick.
Stefans cracks the inside of Templar's front leg.
Stefans misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefans looks for the body kick but Templar saw that one coming.
Templar shoots in for a double leg but Stefans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stefans circles away.
Stefans throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stefans moves out of range of the strikes.
Ted Stefans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Templar connects with a single shot there.
Stefans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templar rushes Stefans and presses him up against the cage.
Stefans lands a shoulder strike.
Templar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Stefans.
Stefans throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
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!
Templar throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stefans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stefans throws a nice head kick!
Templar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Templar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefans swings away with a body shot that misses
and Templar counters by clinching up.
Stefans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Templar.
Stefans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Templar.
Stefans misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Templar - that landed with a thud.
Stefans digs a right hand into Templar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Templar's gas tank.
Templar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Templar pushes Stefans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stefans blocks a body shot from Templar.
Templar misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefans.
A shot in the inside from Templar.
Templar jumps guard but Stefans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Stefans fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar is stalling here.
Templar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stefans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ted Stefans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templar swings for the body but Stefans moves out of range.
Stefans swings for the body but Templar moves out of range.
Stefans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Templar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stefans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Templar somewhat.
Templar shoots in for a takedown but Stefans shows good takedown defense.
Stefans lands a nice hook to Templar's body. Templar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Stefans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Templar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Templar takes a step back to recover.
Templar is breathing heavily.
Stefans throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stefans.
Stefans scoring well with a low kick there.
Stefans wants to land a leg kick but Templar is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot by Templar.
Templar clinches up with Stefans and pushes him back against the cage.
Stefans lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Stefans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
That's time! Templar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Templar or perhaps it was just good defense by Stefans which made him look bad.
Stefans misses with a body shot.
Stefans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stefans tries to clinch but Templar moves away
and Templar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stefans scores with a jab to the head.
Stefans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefans. That's going to slow Templar down.
Stefans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefans thows a body kick. Templar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefans scores with a shot to the body.
Stefans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Templar rather than just go for the knockout.
Stefans throws a body punch but Templar moves out of range.
Templar avoids the head kick by Stefans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templar blocks the body kick.
Stefans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Templar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefans.
Templar blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Templar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Templar throws a right hand that misses
letting Stefans counter with a right hand.
Stefans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Templar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Templar there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templar.
Templar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ted Stefans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Templar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stefans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stefans ducks under a wild hook from Templar.
Templar misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefans.
Stefans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Templar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stefans goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stefans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Templar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Templar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefans is controlling Templar's posture.
Stefans is trying to control the position but Templar postures up.
Stefans has his hands on Templar's head, controlling the position.
Templar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Templar stopping the sweep attempt from Stefans.
Templar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ted Stefans.
Stefans throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Templar.
Templar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stefans is trying to defend but Templar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Templar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stefans's head.
Stefans is looking for a sweep. Templar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stefans is trying to control but can't.
Stefans is looking for a sweep. Templar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stefans is still trying to improve position.
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!
Templar seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stefans is looking for a sweep. Templar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stefans trying to control but Templar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ted Stefans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick from Stefans lands but Templar takes it in his stride.
Stefans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Templar finds it's way round the side to connect with Stefans's head.
Templar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stefans dips to his left and cracks Templar with an uppercut!
Templar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefans.
Templar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Templar is working for takedown but Stefans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stefans tries a body shot but Templar blocks it.
Stefans tries to land knees in the clinch but Templar avoids the damage to the body.
Templar can't find room to land a body shot as Stefans controls the action.
Stefans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Templar slows down the pace here.
Stefans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Templar or not.
Stefans looking to throw knees to the head but Templar is blocking nicely.
Good body shot from Stefans.
Templar jumps into guard, dragging Stefans to the mat.
Templar wants to sweep but no luck.
Templar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templar being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefans won't allow Templar to sweep him here.
Wesley Templar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefans tries to stand but Templar is controlling from the bottom.
Stefans wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ted Stefans hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice shot by Templar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefans throws a leg kick which misses Templar's front leg but catches the back leg as Templar tries to avoid it.
Templar rushes Stefans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Templar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefans can't find room to land a body shot as Templar controls the action.
Templar lands a nice uppercut.
Stefans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Templar.
Templar managing to block the knees to the body from Stefans.
Stefans working Templar over with knees to the body.
Templar controlling the action here for a moment.
Templar trying to control the position but instead, Stefans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Templar into the cage.
Templar avoiding damage as Stefans throws knees to the body.
Templar is trying to force a seperation but Stefans has the dominant position.
Templar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stefans has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Templar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stefans can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Templar is defending well for now.
Templar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefans landing knees to the head.
Wesley Templar's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefans lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Templar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stefans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stefans.
Stefans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Templar.
Templar wants a takedown.
Stefans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stefans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stefans lands a right hand.
Stefans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ted Stefans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stefans scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Stefans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stefans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Stefans!
A very excited looking Ted Stefans 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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