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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Django Foxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foxx comes to the cage accompanied by Freedom. Kevin Stevens acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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177 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Django Foxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foxx lands a jab to the head.
Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foxx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foxx connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevens momentarily.
A left and a right from Foxx both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Foxx does no damage.
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Foxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foxx takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Foxx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foxx has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Foxx blocks it.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Foxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foxx tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the cage.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Foxx is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Foxx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foxx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foxx tries to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling the position.
Foxx avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Foxx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Foxx misses the target.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Foxx circles away.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foxx.
Foxx checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foxx connects with a right hand. Stevens shakes it off.
Foxx throws a series of punches but Stevens avoids them all with ease.
Foxx blocks a low kick nicely.
Foxx works the jab nicely.
Foxx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foxx.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Foxx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch
and Foxx counters with a left and a right that stings Stevens.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Foxx keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Stevens.
Foxx moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevens drives through and clinches with Foxx against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Foxx is blocking nicely.
Foxx takes a knee right on the jaw!
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Stevens dominated that round.
That's time! Foxx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevens darts in and clinches Foxx up against the cage.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens has Foxx pressed against the cage, preventing Foxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Foxx blocks it.
Foxx is trying to break free.
Foxx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foxx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kevin Stevens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Foxx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foxx takes a knee to the side of the body.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Foxx is trying to break free.
Foxx looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the cage.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foxx working hard to break the clinch.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens working Foxx over with knees to the body.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foxx has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Foxx.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Foxx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Foxx avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Foxx is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
Stevens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Foxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Foxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Stevens keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens prevents Foxx from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Stevens keeps him there for the moment.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foxx avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Foxx lands a jab to Stevens's midsection.
Foxx digs a good hook to Stevens's body.
Foxx throws a series of punches but Stevens moves out of range.
Foxx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Foxx throws a series of punches but Stevens avoids them all with ease.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Foxx keeps it at a distance.
Foxx lands a jab to the head.
Stevens tries to clinch but Foxx is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Foxx. Those never looked like landing.
Foxx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Foxx checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foxx avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foxx tries to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling the position.
Foxx tries to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling the position.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Foxx is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foxx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but Foxx blocks with his arms.
Stevens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foxx's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Foxx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevens's elbow.
Foxx is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Foxx is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevens working Foxx over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Foxx is blocking nicely.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Foxx wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Foxx is blocking nicely.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Foxx is blocking nicely.
Stevens has Foxx pressed against the cage, preventing Foxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens prevents Foxx from breaking the clinch.
Foxx wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Foxx blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens has Foxx pressed against the cage, preventing Foxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
Foxx wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foxx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Django Foxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens blocks a body shot from Foxx.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Stevens.
I've got Stevens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Stevens!
Kevin Stevens thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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