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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Stevenson (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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175 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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176 cm
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182 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Alpha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dog Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Stevenson.
Stevenson takes one on the button.
Alpha instigates a clinch.
Alpha effectively controlling the action here.
Alpha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Alpha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alpha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alpha lands a left hand.
Alpha gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alpha prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevenson looks gassed!
A nice right hand lands inside from Alpha.
Alpha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alpha scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alpha misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alpha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alpha has Stevenson pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Alpha as the two fighters clinch.
Alpha slowing the pace effectively.
Stevenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alpha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Corey Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha has Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Alpha.
Alpha seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dog Alpha.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Alpha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alpha works over Stevenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Alpha keeps Stevenson at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alpha scores with a shot to the body.
Alpha misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alpha clinches up with Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Alpha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Alpha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alpha.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alpha.
Alpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alpha lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alpha is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha stalling against the cage.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alpha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alpha crunches a lovely knee into Stevenson's ribcage.
Alpha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Alpha.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
Alpha lands a nice uppercut.
Alpha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Alpha with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Alpha.
Alpha scores with a knee to the head.
Alpha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dog Alpha.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alpha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alpha has managed to clinch.
Alpha avoiding damage.
Alpha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Alpha is pushing Stevenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alpha lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alpha prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alpha.
Alpha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alpha closes the distance and clinches.
Alpha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alpha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Alpha.
Stevenson avoiding damage as Alpha throws knees to the body.
Alpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alpha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alpha lands a shot to the body.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Alpha manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alpha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alpha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alpha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alpha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alpha crunches a lovely knee into Stevenson's ribcage.
Alpha stalling the fight.
Alpha working Stevenson over with knees to the body.
Stevenson letting Alpha take a breather here.
Alpha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dog Alpha.
Stevenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog Alpha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alpha closes the distance and clinches.
Alpha lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alpha.
Alpha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevenson blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alpha has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson letting Alpha take a breather here.
Alpha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alpha.
Alpha stalling the fight.
Alpha pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alpha cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
Alpha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alpha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alpha just leaning against Stevenson, taking a breather.
Alpha digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dog Alpha.
Alpha rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alpha misses with a knee to the head.
Alpha lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Alpha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dog Alpha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Alpha.
Alpha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alpha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevenson blocks it with crossed arms.
Stevenson blocks an elbow strike.
Alpha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alpha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dog Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alpha lands a good knee to the midsection. Stevenson won't want to take too many of those.
Alpha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
Alpha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alpha prevents it.
A hook to the body from Alpha.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alpha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alpha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Alpha as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Alpha circles away easily
and Alpha counters with a leg kick.
Alpha instigates a clinch.
Alpha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alpha lands a knee to the head.
Alpha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alpha.
Alpha lands with a right to the head.
Alpha controlling the action here for a moment.
Alpha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dog Alpha.
Alpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevenson on the side of the head.
Alpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Alpha counters with a left and a right that stings Stevenson.
Alpha pushes Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Alpha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alpha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alpha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alpha trying to land knees to the body.
Alpha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stevenson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Alpha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alpha lands with a short shot to the head.
Dog Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Alpha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alpha misses with a knee strike.
Alpha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alpha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alpha slowing the pace effectively.
Alpha lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alpha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alpha lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alpha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha instigates a clinch.
Alpha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alpha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alpha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alpha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dog Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Stevenson.
Alpha tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
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.
Alpha gets underhooks to prevent Stevenson's takedown attempt.
Alpha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alpha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alpha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corey Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Alpha prevents a body shot from Stevenson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Alpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alpha 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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