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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Rusinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartek Rusinowski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson tries to clinch but Rusinowski moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a low kick, looking for Rusinowski's leg but Rusinowski calmly moves out of range.
Rusinowski gets caught flat footed, as Stevenson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stevenson is stalling in the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Stan Stevenson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Rusinowski shoots in.
Rusinowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusinowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rusinowski gets caught flat footed, as Stevenson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rusinowski has a closed guard, preventing Stevenson from standing up.
Stevenson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevenson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Rusinowski keeps moving.
Stevenson is really struggling to control Rusinowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stevenson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stan Stevenson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Rusinowski is having none of it.
Rusinowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusinowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rusinowski shoots and misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stan Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Rusinowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusinowski is looking to sweep but instead, Stevenson has passed into half guard.
Stevenson lands strikes from half guard.
Rusinowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevenson is working away from the top position though.
Stevenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stevenson working over Rusinowski with some ground and pound. Rusinowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rusinowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevenson.
Rusinowski wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stevenson not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusinowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Rusinowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rusinowski missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusinowski tries to kick Stevenson off but Stevenson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stevenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rusinowski on the ground.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
Stevenson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stan Stevenson just wasn't active enough.
Stevenson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rusinowski's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rusinowski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rusinowski manages to get to full guard.
Stevenson gets to his feet - Rusinowski follows without any prompting.
Rusinowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Stan Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rusinowski's guard.
Stevenson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rusinowski is not content to let Stevenson control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusinowski tries to buck Stevenson off but Stevenson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusinowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stevenson trying to control the position but Rusinowski is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusinowski can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stevenson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rusinowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusinowski is looking for a sweep.
Stevenson controlling the position.
Rusinowski prevents Stevenson from moving into mount.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Rusinowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working away.
Stevenson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stevenson trying to control the position but Rusinowski is working away.
Rusinowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stevenson's best efforts.
Stan Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson wants to take a breather but Rusinowski is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusinowski missing with punches from the bottom.
Rusinowski is refusing to be controlled, as Stevenson sits in half guard.
Rusinowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevenson pulls his head out easily.
Rusinowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rusinowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rusinowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevenson is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Stevenson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rusinowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevenson trying to control but Rusinowski postures up.
Stevenson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rusinowski stops Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rusinowski is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Rusinowski there.
Stevenson wants to improve his position but Rusinowski is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rusinowski wants to take a breather but Stevenson is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rusinowski darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage.
Rusinowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Rusinowski jumps guard.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusinowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevenson trying to control but Rusinowski is working from the bottom.
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound.
Rusinowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rusinowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Rusinowski working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Rusinowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson drops back looking for a leg! Rusinowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rusinowski manages to kick Stevenson off! Stevenson jumps back into Rusinowski's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusinowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusinowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to advance position but Rusinowski won't allow it.
Rusinowski is trying to control but can't.
Stevenson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rusinowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stevenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rusinowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stevenson.
Rusinowski wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartek Rusinowski.
I think Stevenson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Stevenson!
A victorious Stan Stevenson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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FIGHT
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