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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Stevenson Jr (ranked 24404 p4p, 4461 weight class) and Rodtang Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Stevenson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodtang Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson Jr throws a big counter combination but Fairtex scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fairtex tries to clinch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
Stevenson Jr avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Stevenson Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Stevenson Jr back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fairtex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson Jr's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr has Fairtex pressed against the cage, preventing Fairtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Stevenson Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevenson Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Stevenson Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
A head kick from Stevenson Jr lands but Fairtex takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Stevenson Jr is avoiding it.
Stevenson Jr blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Stevenson Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick by Fairtex misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson Jr pushes Fairtex away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Stevenson Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stevenson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr throws a right and a left that Fairtex avoids nicely.
Stevenson Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson Jr's elbow.
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr lands a two punch combo.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Stevenson Jr looks to land a combination. Fairtex sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevenson Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fairtex.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairtex counters with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Stevenson Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevenson Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex misses with an elbow strike.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fairtex wants to break free but Stevenson Jr has control.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Stevenson Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stevenson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.
Stevenson Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Sean Stevenson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Fairtex off balance momentarily.
Fairtex closes the distance but Stevenson Jr moves to the side
and Stevenson Jr counters with a big head kick but Fairtex shrugs it off.
Stevenson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairtex darts in and clinches Stevenson Jr up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson Jr moves out of range easily.
A combination from Stevenson Jr does no damage.
Stevenson Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fairtex in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevenson Jr is defending well for now.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson Jr avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex pushes Stevenson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson Jr avoids it.
A body shot lands from Fairtex.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson Jr is blocking nicely.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Stevenson Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fairtex rushes Stevenson Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Stevenson Jr tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevenson Jr wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Stevenson Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Stevenson Jr is controlling the position.
Stevenson Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson Jr's efforts to push away.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Stevenson Jr tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson Jr is controlling him.
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Stevenson Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Stevenson Jr backs off Fairtex throws a huge counter combo but Stevenson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Stevenson Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fairtex.
Fairtex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fairtex feints a counter leg kick.
Stevenson Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fairtex throws a body punch but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairtex clinches.
Stevenson Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevenson Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairtex has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stevenson Jr.
Fairtex misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fairtex thows a leg kick but Stevenson Jr checks it
and Stevenson Jr counters with a leg kick.
Stevenson Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson Jr.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson Jr.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson Jr blocks with his arms.
Stevenson Jr dodges an elbow strike from Fairtex.
Stevenson Jr is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson Jr tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Stevenson Jr misses.
Nice shot by Stevenson Jr.
A good leg kick by Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fairtex misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fairtex circles away quickly and effectively.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairtex misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Fairtex forces Stevenson Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fairtex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson Jr's brow.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson Jr.
Fairtex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stevenson Jr is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson Jr is controlling him.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson Jr tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fairtex throws an elbow but misses.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodtang Fairtex.
I think Fairtex has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodtang Fairtex!
The defeated Sean Stevenson Jr had this to say: 'I lost, end of story what more can I say than just, I am young and improving more and more and I will get way better soon, so thank you to my opponent for whooping my ass and making me a better fighter.'.
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