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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conner Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wee Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wee Dee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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150 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conner Stevens! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wee Dee! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dee's waist but Dee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side. Stevens goes for a double leg but Dee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dee continues to drive forward. Stevens shoots in and drives through. Dee sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Dee wants to free his trapped foot but Stevens is holding on for dear life with his legs. Stevens is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Dee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stevens defends it well. Dee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Stevens gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Dee is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stevens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stevens has escaped and now he's on top!
Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee is retaining full guard. Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dee wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment. Dee looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
Dee trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stevens wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving. Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Stevens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Wee Dee has been cut. Stevens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Stevens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Dee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevens's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dee looks winded! Dee is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Dee prevents Stevens from improving his position. Dee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Dee is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Dee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Wee Dee's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Dee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevens.
A head kick misses from Stevens. Dee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Stevens has his takedown stuffed and Dee counters with a takedown into side control. Stevens struggling a bit here. Dee wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Dee drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dee looking to control but instead Stevens has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Stevens is trying to stand up here but Dee is controlling him well. Stevens is pressing down on Dee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Dee trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Stevens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Dee is breathing heavily. Stevens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Dee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wee Dee has got the better of the ground game so far. Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard. Stevens is trying to control the position but Dee postures up. Dee is fighting to break Stevens's control of his arms but Stevens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Stevens throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stevens working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Dee pushes him off. Excellent takedown into side control there by Dee. Stevens stops Dee from passing to mount. Stevens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Stevens works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stevens with the ground and pound but Dee regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Stevens is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Stevens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Dee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Wee Dee's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dee misses with a takedown attempt and Stevens counters with a flying knee. Nice. Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination. Stevens fails to land the takedown. Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stevens to the mat! Stevens manages to get full guard. Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dee stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stevens is pulling down on Dee's head. It's preventing any offense from Dee, at least for the moment. Stevens is trying to control the position but Dee postures up. Stevens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Dee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Stevens working for a triangle but Dee defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stevens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dee is proving hard to escape from. Dee wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment. Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stevens content to stall in guard here. Stevens trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Stevens fails with a takedown attempt. Dee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dee swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dee feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Dee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Stevens tries to strike from the bottom.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dee manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dee trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Dee 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. Stevens trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom. Conner Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wee Dee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stevens tries to stand but Dee is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conner Stevens. I think Dee 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wee Dee!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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