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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Skank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stepp comes to the cage accompanied by Wherever I May Roam . Skank comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Professionals kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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193 cm
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218 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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222 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Stepp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Skank! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Skank slips under a jab from Stepp. Skank slaps away a takedown attempt from Stepp, before circling back to the center of the mat. Skank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skank as he jumps to the side. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stepp is defended easily by Skank. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stepp. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Skank. No joy for Stepp on that attempt. Skank scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skank!
Stepp misses with a takedown attempt and Skank counters with a series of strikes. Stepp will be more careful next time no doubt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skank connects with a leg kick. Stepp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Skank cracks Stepp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Skank tries a head kick but it misses.
Skank misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stepp. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skank lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stepp will feel that in the morning. Skank connects with a high kick.
It looks like Steven Stepp has been cut. Stepp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Skank is trying to keep Stepp in close.
Stepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Stepp wants to control from the top but Skank keeps moving. Stepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. 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! Skank manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stepp tries to reverse the position but Skank maintains control. Skank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skank get's back to his feet. Stepp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skank as he avoids it easily. Skank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepp. Stepp looks for a takedown but Skank sprawls well. Stepp blocks a head kick by Skank.
Stepp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Stepp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Skank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Skank stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepp. Stepp gets slowly back to his feet. Stepp is breathing heavily. Skank scores with the left hand. Stepp knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skank scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Skank. A slapping leg kick lands for Skank.
Stepp misses with a takedown attempt and Skank counters with a nice body kick.
Skank scores with a kick to the midsection. Skank scores with a push kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Skank lands a head kick. Stepp smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Skank throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nice body kick there by Skank. Stepp avoids the head kick by Skank.
Crunch! Skank slams his shin into Stepp's torso. Skank scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice body punch from Skank. Skank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skank connects with a leg kick. Stepp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A head kick from Skank lands but Stepp takes it in his stride. Skank throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stepp's head. Skank throws a good cross that connects.
Stepp is rocked! Skank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Oh Stepp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Skank! Stepp is out on his feet! Skank rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stepp is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stepp is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Skank! Billy Skank thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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