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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemy Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stove has chosen God will fuck you up as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemy Waters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Stove!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stove misses with a body kick.
Waters gets a double leg takedown into Stove's guard.
Stove is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Waters dives into side control.
Waters has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Waters.
Waters misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Waters laying and praying for a moment but Stove takes advantage and regains half guard.
Waters winds up and cracks Stove with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waters wants to take a breather but Stove is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waters is working for a kimura but Stove is defending it quite comfortably.
Waters is trying to control the action in half guard but Stove is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Waters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Waters throwing shots but Stove is blocking nicely.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but Stove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waters slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Waters wants to work for an arm triangle but Stove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Waters.
Stove is defending against the submission attempts here by Waters.
Waters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Waters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stove defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stove's head.
Stove is looking to get back to is feet but Waters passes into side control.
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stove keeps working.
Stove dodges the ground and pound from Waters.
Waters throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stove works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Waters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stove avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Waters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Waters is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stove is looking to control Waters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stove avoid being mounted?
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stove controlling the position for now.
Waters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stove doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Waters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemy Waters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stove stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stove wants it to stay on the feet.
Waters shoots in looking for a takedown but Stove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Waters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Waters dives in and scores a takedown into Stove's guard.
Waters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemy Waters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stove has his feet on Waters's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stove lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waters will feel that in the morning.
Waters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stove can do to turn this around?
Waters fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemy Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waters ducks right into an uppercut from Stove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stove pinned against the cage. Stove gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Stove lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waters doesn't seem phased though.
Stove throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Stove.
A lazy body kick from Stove
and Waters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Stove as Waters shoots in.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily.
Stove gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Waters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Waters throwing strikes from guard but Stove blocks nicely.
Waters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Waters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Waters is looking to work some ground and pound but Stove has wrist control.
Waters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waters wants to control from the top but Stove keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Stove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waters at a distance.
Waters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stove pinned against the cage. Stove gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stove changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steffan Stove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stove misses with a looping left.
Stove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Waters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stove to score with a decent uppercut.
Waters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stove defends it nicely.
Stove with the counter takedown but Waters avoids it easily.
Stove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stove tries to avoid it but Waters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stove to the ground. Stove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Stove.
A little feinted left hand from Waters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stove defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waters.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stove sprawls well. Stove wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waters gets slowly back to his feet.
Stove scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stove.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Stove takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove takes a swing at Waters's ribcage but misses.
Waters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stove defends it nicely.
Stove misses with a head kick.
Stove leaves Waters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Stove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Stove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stove quickly recovers to half guard.
Stove avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
Stove is looking to improve his position.
Stove moves into full guard.
Waters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Waters lands a couple of digs.
Stove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Waters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Waters throwing strikes but missing.
Stove keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully.
Stove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waters's guard.
Waters 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.
Stove postures up.
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.
Waters is looking for a triangle but Stove pushes his legs off easily.
Waters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stove is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stove gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Waters looking to control.
Waters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stove catches Waters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stove will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Waters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waters has a takedown stuffed.
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stove throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters throwing a counter right hand but Stove manages to avoid it.
Waters dives in and scores a takedown into Stove's guard.
Stove wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters throws a big right hand that misses.
Waters throws a big elbow that misses.
Waters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waters with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Waters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stove.
It looked like Waters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stove pushes Waters off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Steffan Stove just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Waters defending well as Stove loads up on a big left hand.
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stove throws a wild body kick that Waters sees coming a mile off.
Waters is looking to counter punch.
Nice takedown defense from Stove. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
Stove feints the counter takedown.
A head kick from Stove lands but Waters takes it in his stride.
Waters looks for a takedown but Stove sprawls well.
Stove plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Waters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stove defends well and Waters ends up having to push Stove into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemy Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stove fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stove throws a lazy body kick
and Waters counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Waters misses the target.
A head kick by Stove misses
and Waters counters with a left to the body.
Waters cracks Stove with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stove tries a head kick but it misses.
Waters has a takedown stuffed.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily.
Stove misses with a leg kick.
Waters shoots in but no luck this time.
Stove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stove fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters.
Nice takedown defense from Stove. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
Stove attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Waters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stove lands a nice looking kick to the body. Waters takes a step back to recover.
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Waters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stove's waist but Stove gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Waters off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Stove finds it's target.
Stove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waters avoids the body shot from Stove.
Waters shoots in and drives through. Stove sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stove misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Waters misses its target.
Nice sprawl there from Stove as Waters shoots in.
Nice shot by Stove.
Waters is rocked!
Waters walks into a left hand.
Oh Waters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stove avoids the body shot from Waters.
Waters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stove tries to avoid it but Waters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stove to the ground. Stove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waters dives in for a single leg takedown but Stove sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stove is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Waters is looking to wear down Stove with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stove lands a leg kick that knocks Waters off balance momentarily.
Waters seems to have got his legs back now.
Stove misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stove misses with a head kick.
Waters shoots in and drives through. Stove sprawls well.
Waters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stove sprawls well initially but Waters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stove kicks Waters off and gets back to his feet.
Stove throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
Waters has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stove displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stove swivels and escapes.
Stove scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waters checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waters slips a jab from Stove.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stove. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stove throws out the jab.
Stove swings widly with a right hand
and Stove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stove defends well and Waters ends up having to push Stove into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stove lands a big head kick that sends Waters tumbling to the mat! Stove takes a step backwards and waves Waters back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stove wants to land a leg kick but Waters is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stove throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters tries for a takedown but Stove sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Stove dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters shoots in and gets a takedown into Stove's guard.
Stove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Waters trying to control but Stove is working from the bottom.
Waters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters cracks Stove with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stove controls Waters momentarily but Waters frees himself.
Waters looking to sit in guard and control but Stove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Waters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stove keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully.
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Stove is retaining full guard.
Steffan Stove is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters lands a couple of elbows.
Stove keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully.
Stove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Waters wants to pass the guard but Stove is keeping the position.
Waters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Waters throwing strikes but missing.
Waters wants to control from the top but Stove keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stove throws a head kick that misses.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemy Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemy Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stove throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
Waters dives in and grabs Stove's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stove pushes down on Waters's head and hops out.
Waters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stove circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stove stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stove wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stove connects with a jab.
Stove scores with a punch to the head.
Stove jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stove lands a head kick. Waters smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stove slaps away a takedown attempt from Waters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Waters looks for the body kick but Stove saw that one coming.
Stove is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily.
Stove throws a head kick but Waters moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Waters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Waters's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stove with a hook.
Stove buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stove.
Waters lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Stove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stove 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Stove! Steffan Stove retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Steffan Stove 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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hype
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