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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bledge Stevenson (ranked 22690 p4p, 2941 weight class) and Mason Island (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by Get The F Off My Lawn. Bledge Stevenson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Island lands a big head kick that sends Stevenson tumbling to the mat! Island takes a step backwards and waves Stevenson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.
Island misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Island manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Island sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Island moves into the clinch.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Island breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Island slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bledge Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Island drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevenson is wriggling around but Island manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Island stands up and beckons Stevenson to join him on the feet.
Island fails to land the takedown.
Island thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Island. Stevenson shrugs it off though.
Island looking to score a takedown here. Stevenson is defending well but Island drives through and ends up in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Island dives into side control.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Island has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A combination from Island does no damage.
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!
Island with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Island trying to strike off his back.
Island isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stevenson stacks Island on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stevenson!
Island is looking to regain half guard here but Stevenson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Island stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Island regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Island manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Island managing to control the position.
Stevenson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Island is looking to stand up but Stevenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Island looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Island dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bledge Stevenson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Island closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Island is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Island controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Island's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Island in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Island stands and steps away. Stevenson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stevenson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stevenson gets the takedown into side control.
Stevenson working away.
Island is breathing heavily.
Stevenson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Island.
Island gets back to half guard.
Island is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevenson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Island pushes Stevenson off and gets back to his feet.
Island shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Island is stalling in the full guard.
Island keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Island gets to his feet. Stevenson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Island pulls his leg out and moves away.
Island throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Island off to one side.
Island closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Island wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Island throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Island's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Island is controlling Stevenson's posture.
Island bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevenson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Island works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Island showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bledge Stevenson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Island drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Island has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Stevenson misses
and Island counters with a one-two to the body.
Island takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Island misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Island defends it nicely.
Stevenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bledge Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Island closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Island manages to break the clinch.
Island tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Island is defended easily by Stevenson.
Stevenson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Island manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Island has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stevenson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson throws a wild body kick that Island sees coming a mile off.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses
and Island cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Island decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Island with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Island seems to be looking for submissions.
Island wants to stand up but Stevenson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Island controlling the pace.
Mason Island has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Island landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Island is working for a kimura but Stevenson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Island comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Island 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Island!
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