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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lima (ranked 1647 p4p, 1031 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 217 p4p, 145 weight class). Stepanovich has chosen Swallowing Dust as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Olenev Stepanovich enters the cage!
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165
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stepanovich swivels and escapes.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lima goes for a double leg but Stepanovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stepanovich continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lima controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
Lima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stepanovich manages to circle out of the way.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich lands an overhand right.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich works Lima's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lima throws a body kick.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lima dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima working aggressively here.
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stepanovich did well to prevent Lima getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a jab.
Lima has Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lima throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stepanovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot that sends Lima's belly button to the back.
Lima clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Stepanovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stepanovich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stepanovich explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
Lima moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stepanovich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lima is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stepanovich.
Lima jumps guard but Stepanovich stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lima trying to stall but Stepanovich improves his position.
Lima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima tries to stall but Stepanovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stepanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stepanovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lima prevents a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Stepanovich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Lima right on the button with a cross.
Lima staying out of range there.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stepanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Lima off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Lima off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Lima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stepanovich.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lima momentarily.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
Lima appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stepanovich tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lima just leaning against Stepanovich, taking a breather.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich works over Lima's head and body with a nice combination.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Lima shoots and misses
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Lima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Paulo Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Lima's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
After winning the bout, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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