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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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172 lbs
39 - 19 - 2 |
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187 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 19 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Stifler !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux avoids it really well and circles away.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stifler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stifler punishes Lemieux's body with a nice straight punch.
Lemieux throws a chopping leg kick but Stifler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stifler throws out a loose jab but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stifler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stifler staying out of range there.
Lemieux misses with a few strikes there.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stifler counters with a single leg into guard. Lemieux didn't expect that.
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!
Stifler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lemieux is trying to keep Stifler in close.
Stifler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stifler wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Stifler throwing strikes from guard but Lemieux blocks nicely.
Stifler throws an elbow that misses. Lemieux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stifler 's guard. Nice move by Lemieux!
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Stifler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemieux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stifler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to control but Stifler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stifler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lemieux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stifler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stifler wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux trying to control but Stifler is working from the bottom.
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!
Stifler 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stifler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Stifler keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux tries to stand but Stifler is controlling from the bottom.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stifler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lemieux swings for the body but Stifler moves out of range.
Stifler dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to bum rush Stifler with a series of wild strikes but Stifler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lemieux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stifler just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Stifler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stifler throws a big elbow that misses.
Stifler throws an elbow that misses. Lemieux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stifler 's guard. Nice move by Lemieux!
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Stifler .
Stifler working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemieux won't allow Stifler to sweep him here.
Lemieux stays in close to Stifler 's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Stifler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lemieux scores with a punch to the head.
Lemieux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut
and Stifler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lemieux can't keep his opponent in guard - Stifler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stifler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lemieux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
Lemieux looking to control.
Stifler is working Lemieux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stifler trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux has his hands on Stifler 's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stifler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemieux trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stifler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stifler tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Stifler throws a strike but Lemieux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stifler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemieux throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stifler is proving hard to escape from.
Stifler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stifler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemieux is looking to work some ground and pound but Stifler has wrist control.
Stifler being controlled here, momentarily.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stifler 's guard.
Stifler gets full 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!
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler working for submissions but it's allowed Lemieux to get to half guard.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Stifler is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stifler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stifler wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Stifler is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux is trying to control. Stifler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Lemieux.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lemieux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler goes for a double leg but Lemieux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lemieux continues to drive forward.
Stifler working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stifler .
Stifler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lemieux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stifler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Stifler throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooh!!! Lemieux has knocked Stifler down with a huge combo! Lemieux steps away and waves a wobbly Stifler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stifler is rocked!
It looks like Steve Stifler has been cut.
Lemieux lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Stifler - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Lemieux!
An out of breath David Lemieux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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