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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shakib Mahmahdulla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teofilo Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teofilo Stevenson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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269 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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196 cm
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230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shakib Mahmahdulla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teofilo Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Shakib Mahmahdulla has been cut.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Mahmahdulla didn't see that one coming.
Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Mahmahdulla's head back.
Mahmahdulla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Mahmahdulla moves out of range.
Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Mahmahdulla is having none of it.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahmahdulla shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmahdulla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevenson sprawls well initially but Mahmahdulla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mahmahdulla tries to stand and escape but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Mahmahdulla wants to free his trapped foot but Stevenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mahmahdulla stands up and beckons Stevenson to join him on the feet.
Mahmahdulla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stevenson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mahmahdulla wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Mahmahdulla wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson is holding on tight.
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!
Mahmahdulla looking to control but Stevenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to control but Mahmahdulla is having none of it.
Mahmahdulla wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Mahmahdulla wants to stand but Stevenson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mahmahdulla wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson regains half guard.
Stevenson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mahmahdulla is on him like a limpet, forcing Stevenson back against the cage.
Mahmahdulla manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Mahmahdulla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been informed that Stevenson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Mahmahdulla's defenses.
Mahmahdulla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mahmahdulla off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Shakib Mahmahdulla's cut is getting worse.
Stevenson cracks Mahmahdulla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
Mahmahdulla tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahmahdulla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Stevenson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shakib Mahmahdulla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Mahmahdulla's defenses.
Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahmahdulla on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shakib Mahmahdulla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahmahdulla has time to react.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson cracks Mahmahdulla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mahmahdulla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahmahdulla misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a two punch combo.
Shakib Mahmahdulla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson clobbers Mahmahdulla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahmahdulla tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shakib Mahmahdulla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Mahmahdulla's head back.
Mahmahdulla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmahdulla closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mahmahdulla decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevenson, up you get!
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahmahdulla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahmahdulla tries to counter by clinching up but Stevenson breaks away and moves out of range.
Mahmahdulla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson pushes Mahmahdulla off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahmahdulla on the side of the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevenson enables Mahmahdulla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmahdulla wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
Mahmahdulla would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stevenson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mahmahdulla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mahmahdulla breaks the clinch.
Mahmahdulla takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mahmahdulla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson sizes up Mahmahdulla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shakib Mahmahdulla's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mahmahdulla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Mahmahdulla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stevenson feints a jab promting Mahmahdulla to slip. Stevenson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahmahdulla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stevenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahmahdulla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevenson manages to circle out of the way.
Mahmahdulla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mahmahdulla gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahmahdulla.
Mahmahdulla goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahmahdulla tries to counter by clinching up but Stevenson breaks away and moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Mahmahdulla ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahmahdulla also avoids with ease.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahmahdulla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jeez, Shakib Mahmahdulla's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmahdulla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shakib Mahmahdulla's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mahmahdulla walks into a jab.
Stevenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevenson.
Mahmahdulla takes one to the side of the head.
Mahmahdulla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmahdulla is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch.
Mahmahdulla misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahmahdulla or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmahdulla shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shakib Mahmahdulla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmahdulla shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mahmahdulla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mahmahdulla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Mahmahdulla's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shakib Mahmahdulla's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Teofilo Stevenson!
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hype
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