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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 1388 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Eddie Wilson (ranked 184 p4p, 307 weight class). Stepanovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Swallowing Dust. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olenev Stepanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich scores with a nice head shot.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepanovich sprawls well. Stepanovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilson 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.
Wilson cracks Stepanovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson lunges at Stepanovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stepanovich's hand.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Stepanovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Wilson misses.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson tries a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepanovich.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Wilson.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stepanovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
Wilson throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Wilson swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich takes one on the button.
Stepanovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stepanovich jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Stepanovich moves out of range easily.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away easily
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stepanovich was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stepanovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepanovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Stepanovich pushes Wilson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice takedown defense from Stepanovich. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson.
Stepanovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson tries to land a body kick
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Stepanovich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Wilson walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Stepanovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
As Stepanovich backs off Wilson throws a huge counter combo but Stepanovich manages to avoid it all.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that second round.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Stepanovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stepanovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stepanovich tries to escape but Wilson is in control.
Stepanovich trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stepanovich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Stepanovich had a free shot at his head there.
Wilson throws a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Wilson tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Wilson.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Wilson slips under a jab.
As Stepanovich backs off Wilson throws a huge counter combo but Stepanovich manages to avoid it all.
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilson! But no joy.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Wilson.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slips under a jab.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Eddie Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olenev Stepanovich.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stepanovich, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
During a confident post fight interview, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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