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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Spartan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spartan takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Spartan tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spartan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
Spartan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spartan wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spartan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan wants to stand and escape but Stevenson is having none of it.
Spartan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stevenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.
Stevenson trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stevenson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spartan dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan scoring with some ground and pound.
Spartan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spartan is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spartan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spartan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stevenson has his foot on Spartan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spartan works his way back into a safe position though.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spartan postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spartan defends it easily.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spartan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spartan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spartan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
Spartan throws and elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spartan's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!
Stevenson prevents Spartan from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson postures up in Spartan's guard and throws a big left but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan wants to stand and escape but Stevenson is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Stevenson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spartan throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan drops Stevenson with a beautiful combination! Stevenson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spartan is looking for the KO!
Spartan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spartan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan drops Stevenson with a beautiful combination! Stevenson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spartan is looking for the KO!
Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spartan but Spartan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spartan lands a left and a right that send Stevenson crashing to the mat, dazed. Spartan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Spartan swinging wildly here.
Stevenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevenson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
A punch combination from Spartan misses.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Spartan cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap.
Spartan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spartan misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Spartan.
Spartan misses the jab.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Spartan.
Spartan throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Spartan.
Spartan misses the jab.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Spartan lands a jab to the head.
Matt Spartan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spartan misses with a straight right.
Spartan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevenson backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spartan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spartan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Spartan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Spartan.
Matt Spartan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Spartan.
A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevenson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spartan did well to prevent Stevenson getting side control.
Stevenson is keen to just control but Spartan is a slippery customer.
Spartan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevenson with the ground and pound but Spartan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spartan has his feet on Stevenson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Spartan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Spartan misses.
Spartan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartan scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartan misses the target.
Matt Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spartan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corey Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan lands a with a good body shot.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Spartan misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spartan thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spartan throws out the jab.
Stevenson feints and as Spartan raises his hands in defense, Stevenson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spartan wants to stand and escape but Stevenson is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson throws a strike but Spartan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Spartan is controlling him.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spartan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spartan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spartan misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spartan's half guard.
Spartan is looking to escape.
Stevenson is working for a kimura but Spartan is defending it quite comfortably.
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Stevenson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stevenson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spartan is on top in guard.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spartan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spartan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spartan works over Stevenson with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevenson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Spartan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stevenson thows a huge punch but Spartan dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Stevenson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson dodges the punch combination from Spartan.
Stevenson shoots in but Spartan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spartan throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Spartan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartan lands with a nice body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spartan takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Spartan scores with a hook.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stevenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartan sprawls well. He's pushed Stevenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartan misses with a combination
and Stevenson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spartan's guard.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Spartan has wrist control.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Spartan kicks Stevenson off and gets to his feet.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spartan swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartan.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Spartan is having none of it.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Spartan.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spartan defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spartan throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Spartan misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Spartan misses.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense.
Spartan throws a combination. Stevenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spartan defends it nicely.
Spartan throws a good cross that connects.
Spartan stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Spartan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartan.
Spartan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spartan, as that shot connected.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spartan.
Stevenson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevenson wants to take a breather but Spartan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Spartan dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stevenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spartan's waist but Spartan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevenson off to one side.
Spartan scores with a shot to the body.
Spartan throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Spartan scores with a punch to the head.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Spartan.
Nice takedown defense from Spartan. No joy for Stevenson on that attempt.
Nice cross by Spartan.
Spartan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spartan thuds his right hand into Stevenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spartan misses with a shot to the body
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spartan won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spartan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stevenson's guard! Nice work there by Spartan!
Spartan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson controls Spartan momentarily but Spartan frees himself.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson is trying to keep Spartan in close.
Spartan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson is trying to control the position but Spartan postures up.
Spartan throwing strikes from guard but Stevenson blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Spartan does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevenson.
Spartan dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Spartan throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Spartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spartan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Spartan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spartan swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartan misses the target.
Stevenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spartan is fending him off so far but Stevenson persists. Nope, Spartan circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Spartan.
Spartan throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Spartan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spartan.
Spartan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartan throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson scores with a hook.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spartan digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
A jab from Spartan misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spartan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spartan is trying to buck Stevenson off.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartan keeps working.
Stevenson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Corey Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stevenson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Spartan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spartan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Spartan! Matt Spartan retains his welterweight title!
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