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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boban Savic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boban Savic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savic misses with the combination.
Boban Savic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savic misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Savic misses the target.
A slow jab from Savic misses its intended target.
Savic misses with a body shot.
Savic walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
It looks like Boban Savic has been cut.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Savic misses.
Savic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savic finds it's way round the side to connect with Stevenson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savic looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson needs to keep his hands up - Savic had a free shot at his head there.
Savic misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savic digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Savic lands a slapping body shot.
Savic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Savic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savic misses the jab.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson drops his hands momentarily and Savic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Savic misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Savic is avoiding it.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Savic.
Savic throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Savic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic.
Savic misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Boban Savic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savic throws a combination. Stevenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savic.
A slow jab from Savic misses its intended target.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Savic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Savic moved out of range.
Stevenson ducks right into an uppercut from Savic.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stevenson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Savic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stevenson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stevenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savic tries to avoid it but Stevenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savic to the ground. Savic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Savic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Savic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Savic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Savic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savic jabs at Stevenson's body.
Savic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
A lazy left from Savic finds it's target.
Savic lands a left and a right that send Stevenson crashing to the mat, dazed. Savic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stevenson is rocked!
It looks like Greg Stevenson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson ducks into an uppercut from Savic and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boban Savic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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