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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Phelan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Phelan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steve Austin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Austin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Phelan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phelan tries to avoid it but Austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phelan to the ground. Phelan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Austin instigates a clinch.
Phelan gets control of Austin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phelan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Phelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phelan is looking to stand up but Austin isn't so interested in that idea.
Phelan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Austin controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Austin's guard.
Austin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Phelan has eaten all the pies!
Phelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position.
Phelan stops Austin from standing up.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Phelan controlling from the top position.
Phelan wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin pulls Phelan in close to his closed guard and prevents Phelan from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phelan trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Austin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phelan on the ground.
Phelan tries to kick Austin off but Austin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Austin stalling.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Austin prevents Phelan from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to stand but Phelan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Phelan wants to get back to full guard.
Austin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Austin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Phelan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Austin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phelan to the mat! Phelan manages to get full guard.
Austin stops Phelan from standing up.
Phelan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Austin trying to control but Phelan is working from the bottom.
Phelan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Austin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Phelan, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phelan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Austin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phelan.
Austin kicks off Phelan and gets to his feet.
Phelan with a poor takedown
and Austin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Phelan is retaining full guard.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Phelan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Austin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Austin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin wants to control from the top but Phelan keeps moving.
Phelan is trying to keep Austin in close.
Austin is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelan has wrist control.
Austin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Phelan has managed to clinch.
Austin successfully pulls guard.
Phelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Phelan from controlling successfully.
Austin working for a triangle but Phelan defends it easily.
Austin striking off his back but it's not causing Phelan any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin keeping full guard, as Phelan tries to pass.
Austin seems keen to control Phelan's posture.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Phelan from controlling successfully.
Austin trying to control the position here.
Austin keeping full guard, as Phelan tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phelan wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Austin pulls Phelan in to control the position.
Phelan preventing the sweep.
Austin looking for a guillotine here but Phelan defends easily.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Phelan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Austin.
Austin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phelan tries for a takedown but Austin circles away easily
and Austin counters by clinching up.
Phelan lands a nice shot to the body.
Phelan looking for a takedown.
Austin drags the fight down to the ground.
Phelan stops Austin from standing up.
Phelan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Austin is working an open guard so Phelan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Phelan misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin clinches up against the cage.
Austin fails to pull guard.
Austin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phelan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phelan jumps guard but Austin stands there with Phelan around his waist. Phelan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phelan stalling in the clinch but Austin improves position.
Phelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
Phelan blocks a head kick by Austin.
Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Phelan on that attempt.
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.
Phelan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Austin counters with a shoot takedown. Phelan fights it but they end up in guard.
Austin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Phelan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Austin tries to roll over but Phelan keeps him under control.
Austin punching from the bottom.
Phelan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is trying to stand.
Austin wants to get back to full guard but Phelan has passed into side control.
Phelan landing strikes from the mount.
Austin is in a horrible position here. Phelan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Austin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phelan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Phelan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Austin is looking to escape.
Phelan with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Austin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Austin controlling his opponent.
Austin avoids the attempt from Phelan to control.
Phelan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Austin controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phelan is looking to escape.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phelan tries to hold on but Austin postures up.
Austin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phelan looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Austin stands up from mount. Strange move.
Phelan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Austin circles away.
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
Austin is trying to drag Phelan to the mat but Phelan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Austin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Austin is trying to drag Phelan to the mat but Phelan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Austin jumps guard but Phelan stands there with Austin around his waist. Austin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phelan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to land knees in the clinch but Phelan avoids the damage to the body.
Phelan breaks from the clinch.
Austin moves into the clinch.
Austin is trying to break free.
Austin keeps control of Phelan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin tightens his grip and picks Phelan up, before dumping him to the ground. Phelan manages to land in guard.
Austin trying to control but Phelan is working from the bottom.
Phelan is trying to keep Austin in close.
Austin stands and steps away. Phelan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phelan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Austin won't be happy with that.
Phelan advances to mount.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
Phelan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Austin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Austin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin had his way with Mike Phelan in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Phelan dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Phelan's head and hops out.
Phelan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phelan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Austin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Phelan trying to keep a closed guard but Austin is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Austin trying to control but Phelan is working from the bottom.
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Austin prevents Phelan from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phelan blocks a head kick by Austin.
Austin wants to clinch up but Phelan keeps it at a distance.
Phelan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Austin's guard.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Phelan from controlling successfully.
Phelan stopping the sweep attempt from Austin.
Phelan trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phelan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phelan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is trying to control the position but Phelan postures up.
Austin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Phelan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Phelan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steve Austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phelan wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phelan tries for a takedown but Austin circles away easily
and Austin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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.
Phelan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Austin!
Austin can't escape the position.
Austin just holding on.
Austin is trying to reverse the position but instead Phelan has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phelan gets his hands free as Austin looks to control.
Austin is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Phelan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Austin 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Steve Austin!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Steve Austin!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Steve Austin!
Steve Austin wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Austin retains his super heavyweight title!
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