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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 105 p4p, 301 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 16 p4p, 47 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Redcliffe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). Stepanovich has chosen Swallowing Dust as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Stepanovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Stepanovich slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Stepanovich jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Stepanovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stepanovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Redcliffe as he connects with a hook.
Redcliffe walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe scores with the left hand. Stepanovich knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcliffe dips to his left and cracks Stepanovich with an uppercut!
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!
Redcliffe clinches.
Stepanovich is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but Stepanovich blocks with his arms.
Stepanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Stepanovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe effectively controlling the action here.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stepanovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stepanovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redcliffe!
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich gets tackled into the cage by Redcliffe. Redcliffe maintains the clinch.
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich wants a takedown.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Stepanovich tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Redcliffe keeps him there for the moment.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stepanovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepanovich can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Redcliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe trying to stall but Stepanovich improves his position.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe is working Stepanovich over against the cage.
Stepanovich is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
The referee calls for Redcliffe to work.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Stepanovich's ribcage. Stepanovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stepanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
Stepanovich looks to land a combination but Redcliffe avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepanovich scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stepanovich tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Redcliffe catches Stepanovich right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab
and Redcliffe counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Stepanovich misses.
Jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stepanovich if he has to take too many more of those.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Stepanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe lands with a cross.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Good work by Stepanovich as he checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redcliffe lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe clinches up against the cage.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Stepanovich lands a left hand.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe stalling the fight.
Stepanovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe stalling.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stepanovich tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Redcliffe.
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!
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
Stepanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redcliffe jabs Stepanovich right on the nose. Stepanovich blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redcliffe moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcliffe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stepanovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A body shot lands from Redcliffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Redcliffe does it's job there.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe moves into the clinch.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stepanovich letting Redcliffe take a breather here.
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanovich or not.
Stepanovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Redcliffe.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redcliffe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe stops a takedown attempt from Stepanovich.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stepanovich has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stepanovich's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich is rocked!
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Stepanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Redcliffe finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redcliffe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe taking a breather.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Redcliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe had his way with Olenev Stepanovich in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Stepanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe thuds his shin into the meat of Stepanovich's side.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Stepanovich's leg. Stepanovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Stepanovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Redcliffe jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe stuns Stepanovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Redcliffe does it's job there.
Redcliffe looks to throw a body kick
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepanovich scrambles back to his feet.
Stepanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Redcliffe had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stepanovich misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Stepanovich scores with a four punch combination!
Stepanovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redcliffe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kwame Redcliffe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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