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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kenny Stevens has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kenny Stevens seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smiths!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiths blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Smiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevens throws the left hand but Smiths avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown by Smiths or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens which made him look bad.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Smiths avoids nicely.
Smiths looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Smiths persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Smiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevens!
It looks like John Smiths has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiths moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smiths changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Smiths manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens tries to clinch but Smiths moves out of range.
Smiths will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smiths manages to avoid it.
Smiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevens clinches.
Stevens controlling the action here for a moment.
Smiths on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiths wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiths jumps guard.
Stevens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevens gets to his feet. Smiths looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stevens misses with a combination
and Smiths counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevens thinking.
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!
A jab lands there for Stevens.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smiths fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Smiths fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smiths.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiths paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiths with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a three punch combo that has Smiths backing up. Smiths nods at Stevens to acknowledge the strikes.
Smiths fails with the takedown
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Smiths avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiths moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens throws a hook but Smiths avoids it easily.
Kenny Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiths slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Smiths misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smiths shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smiths slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Smiths drives through with a takedown into Stevens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stevens trying to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smiths 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 wants to stand but Smiths is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevens takes a swing at Smiths's ribcage but misses.
Smiths avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smiths closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Smiths pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenny Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Stevens - just one landing.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiths moves away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stevens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Smiths changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Smiths manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenny Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smiths blocks a head kick by Stevens.
No joy there for Smiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smiths swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenny Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smiths.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
Smiths with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smiths thinking.
Smiths is breathing heavily.
Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevens pushes Smiths back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smiths's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevens'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is working Smiths over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is stalling here.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens slowing the pace effectively.
Smiths managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Smiths wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevens tries a body shot but Smiths blocks it.
Stevens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smiths or not.
Smiths has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
Stevens misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevens is working Smiths over against the cage.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Smiths avoids the damage to the body.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Smiths controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiths can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smiths has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
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!
Smiths blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Stevens to work.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smiths is trying to pull guard but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Smiths avoids a wild elbow strike from Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Smiths is avoiding it.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Smiths has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smiths wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smiths.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiths's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smiths is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiths has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smiths takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiths tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Stevens.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevens.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Stevens.
Smiths blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Stevens.
Stevens lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevens.
The referee calls for Stevens to work.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevens.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Smiths avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
Stevens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Smiths avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
Smiths is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
Stevens stalling.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevens lands a right hand.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Smiths controls the action.
Kenny Stevens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevens.
Stevens is working Smiths over against the cage.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Smiths avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is struggling to control the position.
Smiths is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens tries to work over Smiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smiths up against the cage.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Smiths shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Smiths bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Smiths avoids them all with ease.
Smiths drives through with a takedown into Stevens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smiths is pushing down on Stevens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stevens is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiths has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Smiths is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiths is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smiths is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Smiths prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Stevens is trying to control but can't.
Stevens is looking to escape.
Stevens trying to control but Smiths postures up.
Smiths is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevens sees it coming and defends easily.
Smiths is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smiths is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has one foot on Smiths's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smiths tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smiths shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Smiths shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiths moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Smiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smiths circles away quickly and effectively.
Smiths with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Smiths controls his hands.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smiths.
Smiths prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Smiths.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Smiths avoids the damage to the body.
Smiths changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens had his way with John Smiths in that round.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Smiths doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevens counters with a series of strikes. Smiths will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smiths is out of range.
No luck for Smiths with that takedown attempt.
Smiths doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Kenny Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
Smiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smiths is defending well for now.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smiths avoids it.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smiths.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
Smiths is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smiths has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiths is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Smiths.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Smiths is blocking nicely.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Smiths controls his hands.
Stevens stops a takedown attempt from Smiths.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Smiths avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
Smiths on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiths takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Smiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Smiths keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiths paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiths blocks a head kick by Stevens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to bum rush Smiths with a series of wild strikes but Smiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens is looking to wear down Smiths with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Smiths keeps it at a distance.
Stevens rushes Smiths and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenny Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smiths looking for a takedown.
Smiths is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
John Smiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens works on Smiths's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Stevens!
Kenny Stevens is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Kenny Stevens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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