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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dunlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Stevenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Dunlop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dunlop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson swinging wilding here.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Dunlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Dunlop counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunlop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunlop crunches a lovely knee into Stevenson's ribcage.
Dunlop breaks from the clinch.
Dunlop lands a high kick!
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Dunlop shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunlop.
Dunlop closes the distance and clinches.
Dunlop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Dunlop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunlop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop moves out of range.
Dunlop throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Dunlop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dunlop tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dunlop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunlop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Dunlop lands a shoulder strike.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dunlop won't allow it.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunlop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunlop walks into a straight right hand from Stevenson.
Steve Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunlop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Dunlop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dunlop.
Dunlop prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Dunlop keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Dunlop keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop is working Stevenson over against the cage.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunlop has double underhooks.
Dunlop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stevenson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Dunlop keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunlop has him pressed against the cage.
Dunlop manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunlop has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Dunlop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dunlop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Dunlop keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Dunlop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevenson wants to break free but Dunlop has control.
Dunlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dunlop misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson wants to break free but Dunlop has control.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Dunlop is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunlop has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Dunlop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dunlop keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson wants to break free but Dunlop has control.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunlop has him pressed against the cage.
Dunlop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Jab by Dunlop.
Dunlop throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunlop manages to avoid it.
Dunlop is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks.
Dunlop shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Dunlop with a series of wild strikes but Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Dunlop moved out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunlop tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunlop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Dunlop.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Dunlop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunlop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunlop is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Dunlop didn't see that one coming.
Dunlop wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunlop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunlop.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dunlop dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Dunlop backpedaling.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Dunlop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunlop dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunlop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevenson wants to break free but Dunlop has control.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dunlop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dunlop cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
Dunlop scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Dunlop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Dunlop drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson gets to his feet - Dunlop follows without any prompting.
Dunlop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunlop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunlop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Dunlop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunlop's head.
Dunlop shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Dunlop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Dunlop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Dunlop avoids it well.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Dunlop's head back.
Stevenson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
That's two 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.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunlop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunlop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunlop moves into the clinch.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Dunlop.
Dunlop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters with an inside leg kick.
Dunlop scores with a jab to the jaw.
James Dunlop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunlop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevenson momentarily.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Dunlop counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunlop backs up against the cage.
Dunlop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Dunlop moves into the clinch.
Dunlop fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dunlop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunlop prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Dunlop keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Dunlop keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Dunlop is controlling the position.
Dunlop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevenson's face.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunlop has him pressed against the cage.
Dunlop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dunlop decides to pull guard.
Dunlop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Dunlop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunlop.
Stevenson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dunlop fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunlop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Dunlop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dunlop circles away quickly and effectively.
Dunlop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Dunlop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Dunlop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dunlop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Dunlop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Dunlop defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Dunlop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Dunlop avoids nicely.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Dunlop avoids nicely.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Dunlop's body. Dunlop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunlop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dunlop counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevenson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunlop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunlop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson lands a jab-cross combination.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Dunlop tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!
Dunlop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Dunlop avoids it well.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Stevenson.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Dunlop with a series of wild strikes but Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunlop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson swinging wilding here.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Dunlop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson swinging wilding here.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Dunlop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dunlop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Stevenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunlop backs up against the cage.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Dunlop backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Dunlop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Dunlop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Dunlop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Dunlop's head back.
Steve Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunlop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters with a nice leg kick.
Dunlop clinches.
Dunlop keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dunlop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunlop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunlop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunlop dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Dunlop.
Stevenson lands a head shot.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunlop counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunlop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson stalks Dunlop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunlop's face. Dunlop staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunlop. Dunlop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson cracks Dunlop with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Dunlop avoids nicely.
Dunlop has managed to clinch.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
James Dunlop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dunlop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Stevenson.
I think Dunlop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dunlop!
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