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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Der Sluijs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty. Laurens Van Der Sluijs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dean Stevens's chin.
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sluijs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body kick.
Stevens jabs at Van Der Sluijs's body.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Sluijs is just out of range.
Van Der Sluijs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Der Sluijs scrambles back to his feet.
Stevens tries to clinch but Van Der Sluijs is having none of it.
Van Der Sluijs lands a nice hook to Stevens's body. Stevens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Der Sluijs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stevens misses with a hook. Van Der Sluijs ducked under it nicely.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range as Stevens throws a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stevens eats them both and turns towards Van Der Sluijs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a leg kick.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens misses with a left hand
and Van Der Sluijs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs tries to work over Stevens's front leg with a kick but Stevens checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Stevens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab by Stevens.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Stevens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Der Sluijs pinned against the ropes. Van Der Sluijs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Der Sluijs avoids a kick to the body.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
Van Der Sluijs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevens.
Stevens lands a nice hook to Van Der Sluijs's body. Van Der Sluijs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a looping right.
Stevens connects with a body shot.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Der Sluijs won't allow it.
Van Der Sluijs prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevens lands a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs working aggressively here.
Stevens tries to break free but Van Der Sluijs pushes him back against the ropes.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens cracks Van Der Sluijs with a nice body shot.
Van Der Sluijs throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it.
Van Der Sluijs looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Stevens lands with a nice body kick.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stevens scores with the left hand. Van Der Sluijs knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Der Sluijs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.
Stevens throws a wild body kick that Van Der Sluijs sees coming a mile off.
Van Der Sluijs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Sluijs throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Der Sluijs keeps the fight on the outside.
Dean Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens misses with a hook. Van Der Sluijs ducked under it nicely.
Stevens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stevens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stevens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Der Sluijs was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stevens stands up over Van Der Sluijs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens dominated that round.
That's time! Van Der Sluijs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Stevens finds it's target.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a combination. Stevens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevens has managed to clinch.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Sluijs's elbow.
Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs working aggressively here.
Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body punch.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Stevens.
Van Der Sluijs misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevens moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs strikes.
Stevens misses with a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the body kick from Stevens.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Van Der Sluijs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stevens blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevens misses with the body kick
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens misses with a shot to the body
and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Der Sluijs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stevens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Der Sluijs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens tries to clinch but Van Der Sluijs is having none of it.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Der Sluijs at a distance.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Sluijs manages to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Der Sluijs lands a slapping body shot.
Stevens wants to clinch.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Sluijs manages to avoid it.
Dean Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Der Sluijs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevens scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Der Sluijs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a body shot.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs defends it nicely.
Stevens takes a swing at Van Der Sluijs's ribcage but misses.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Stevens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Sluijs pushes him off.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Der Sluijs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Stevens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Der Sluijs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs is out of range and Stevens settles back down.
A low kick from Stevens is predictable there
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Van Der Sluijs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Sluijs.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Sluijs misses the jab.
Van Der Sluijs thumps Stevens with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Sluijs tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevens takes a swing at Van Der Sluijs's ribcage but misses.
Stevens moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs throws a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Der Sluijs rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a leg kick but Stevens moves out of range and Van Der Sluijs only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens gets a double leg takedown into Van Der Sluijs's guard.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Van Der Sluijs being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a strike but Van Der Sluijs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stevens wants to hit a switch here but Van Der Sluijs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stevens there!
Stevens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Sluijs controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Van Der Sluijs stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Van Der Sluijs is controlling well.
Van Der Sluijs trying to mount his opponent but Stevens defends it.
Stevens is staying active underneath Van Der Sluijs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevens scores with a push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Sluijs as Stevens shoots in.
Van Der Sluijs clobbers Stevens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Sluijs. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Der Sluijs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevens connects with a crisp jab.
Stevens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stevens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sluijs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dean Stevens.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dean Stevens!
After the big win, Dean Stevens made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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