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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger has chosen Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark - United as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevens.
Rutger looks for the body kick but Stevens saw that one coming.
Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Stevens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stevens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevens scores with a kick to the body.
Rutger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Rutger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rutger connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Stevens misses
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Rutger drops his hands momentarily and Stevens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Rutger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutger.
Stevens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stevens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutger counters with a body kick that stops Stevens in his tracks momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevens.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Stevens is predictable there
and Rutger counters with a good low kick that Stevens was not able to check.
Rutger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutger is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger working hard to break the clinch.
Rutger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
Rutger scores with a shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens blocks a body shot from Rutger.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Stevens.
A nice left hand lands by Rutger.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stevens misses with a kick to the body
letting Rutger counter with a right hand.
Stevens looks to land a body kick but Rutger moved away.
Stevens scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutger throws a head kick that misses
and Stevens makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rutger really felt that one!
Stevens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Rutger digs a good hook to Stevens's body.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutger's head backwards.
Stevens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Rutger.
Rutger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Rutger.
Rutger tries to work over Stevens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Rutger leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger breaks the clinch.
Rutger with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rutger slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Stevens slips a jab from Rutger.
Stevens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stevens tries to land a leg kick but Rutger saw it coming and moves away.
Stevens throws a lazy body kick
and Rutger counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutger.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
Rutger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutger lands with an uppercut that bounces Stevens off the cage and back into range.
Stevens lands a right hook to the body.
Stevens fails to land the takedown.
Rutger lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Rutger lands a head kick!
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutger is looking to chop away at Stevens's legs.
Stevens throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger throws a front kick aimed at Stevens's knee but Stevens avoids it well.
Rutger throws a push kick but Stevens slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens cracks the inside of Rutger's front leg.
Rutger dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevens takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Rutger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
Rutger moves out of range as Stevens throws a body kick.
Stevens slips a jab from Rutger.
Rutger ducks right into an uppercut from Stevens.
Rutger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevens.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stevens finds it's way through Rutger's defenses.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Dean Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutger connects with a body shot.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stevens misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stevens trying to control the position but Rutger is working away.
Rutger is looking to reverse the position.
Stevens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens throwing strikes but Rutger manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens gets back to full guard.
Rutger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Rutger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens is not content to let Rutger control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russ Rutger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rutger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevens throws a lazy body kick
and Rutger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
Stevens tries to land a body kick
and Rutger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens is looking to wear down Rutger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevens cracks a nice hook into Rutger's ribs.
Stevens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Rutger checks it.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutger counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Rutger gets caught napping as Stevens dives in and scores a takedown. Rutger manages to retain guard.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rutger has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rutger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevens is trying to control but can't.
Dean Stevens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stevens wants to improve his position but Rutger is controlling well.
Rutger stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Rutger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevens moves into full guard.
Stevens pulls Rutger in close to prevent any damage.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dean Stevens.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
Stevens tries a low kick but Rutger avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutger blocks the leg kick.
Stevens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutger throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
Rutger swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens sizes up Rutger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Stevens misses with a body punch
and Rutger counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevens swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Rutger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger misses with an uppercut
and Stevens counters with a left to the body.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens clearly takes that round.
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.
Stevens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutger connects with a solid leg kick.
Stevens thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Rutger.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stevens checks a leg kick.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch but Rutger is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Stevens tenderised Rutger's leg. Rutger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutger as he connects with a hook.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger misses with a body kick.
Stevens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Rutger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevens tries to roll over but Rutger keeps him under control.
Stevens is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to control.
Rutger looking to pass the guard.
Stevens is trying to hold Rutger in close to prevent damage but Rutger has managed to pass into half guard.
Rutger prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Rutger is trying to work for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Rutger prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Stevens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Rutger wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens working a defensive guard but Rutger passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but Rutger has control of the leg.
Stevens wants to control but Rutger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dean Stevens will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rutger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rutger stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
Stevens has an active guard here but Rutger has managed to pass into half guard.
Rutger wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutger is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens wants to control the position but Rutger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
Rutger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rutger won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutger 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stevens throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rutger escapes and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Russ Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens wants to control but Rutger postures up.
Dean Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
Stevens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stevens wants to control but Rutger is keeping busy.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. Rutger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Rutger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutger is thwarting Stevens's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. Rutger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rutger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Rutger controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dean Stevens.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Stevens!
Dean Stevens is the new welterweight champion!
Dean Stevens took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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