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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steef Steefler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Debrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Debrine's choice of entrance music: The Best. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steef Steefler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Debrine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debrine connects with a high kick.
Steef Steefler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debrine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Debrine scores with a kick to the body.
Debrine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steefler.
Steefler is looking to clinch.
Steefler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Debrine avoids it really well and circles away.
Debrine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steefler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steefler.
It looks like Max Debrine has been cut.
Steefler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steefler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Debrine slaps away a takedown attempt from Steefler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steefler tries for a takedown but Debrine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steef Steefler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debrine throws a series of strikes that have Steefler backpedaling.
It looks like Steef Steefler has been cut.
Debrine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steefler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Debrine connects with an inside leg kick.
Steefler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steefler misses with a takedown
and Debrine counters by clinching up.
Steefler is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steefler is trying to force a seperation but Debrine has the dominant position.
Debrine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steefler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Steefler tries to pull guard but Debrine holds him up against the cage and eventually Steefler drops back down to his feet.
Debrine has clasped his hands together around Steefler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Debrine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Debrine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Debrine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Debrine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steefler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Debrine but great work by Steefler.
Steefler wants to stand but Debrine is controlling his arm.
Debrine tries to bench press Steefler off him but Steefler keeps the position.
Debrine looking for a sweep but Steefler has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Steefler stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steefler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Debrine defends it nicely.
Steefler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steefler doesn't manage to clinch there - Debrine circles away.
Steefler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Debrine's waist but Debrine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steefler off to one side.
Debrine counters with a body kick.
Steefler shoots in but no luck this time.
Debrine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steefler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Debrine dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Debrine gets a double leg takedown into Steefler's guard.
Debrine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steefler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Debrine wants to control from the top but Steefler keeps moving.
Debrine throwing strikes from guard but Steefler blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steefler pushes Debrine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Debrine gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steefler prevents Debrine from moving into mount.
Steefler wants to get back to his feet but Debrine drags him back down.
Steefler can't do much from the bottom here.
Debrine tries to move to mount but Steefler blocks the move with his legs.
The referee asks Debrine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Debrine prefers to stall for the moment though.
Debrine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Debrine trying to control the position but Steefler is working away.
Debrine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steefler's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Debrine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steefler keeps working.
Debrine is trying to get an arm triangle but Steefler is defending well.
Debrine is breathing heavily.
Steefler is not content to let Debrine control the position.
Steefler is trying to control Debrine's posture but Debrine avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Debrine tries for a kimura but Steefler is defending well.
Steefler is trying to control Debrine's posture but Debrine avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steefler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steefler doesn't manage to clinch there - Debrine circles away.
Steefler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Debrine counters with an inside leg kick.
Steefler shoots in but Debrine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Debrine counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steef Steefler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steefler tries to clinch up.
Steefler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Max Debrine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Debrine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Debrine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Debrine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steefler at a distance.
Steefler has a takedown stuffed.
Debrine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steefler, pushing him back against the cage.
Steefler pulls Debrine into guard.
Debrine wants to control from the top but Steefler keeps moving.
Steefler working for a triangle but Debrine defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steefler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Debrine is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Debrine scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steefler working for a triangle but Debrine defends it easily.
Debrine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Debrine cracks Steefler with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Debrine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Debrine wants to control from the top but Steefler keeps moving.
Debrine drops back looking for a leg! Steefler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steefler manages to kick Debrine off! Debrine jumps back into Steefler's guard.
Debrine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine is working Steefler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steefler being controlled here, momentarily.
Debrine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steefler is trying to keep Debrine in close.
Debrine wants to control from the top but Steefler keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steefler shoots in for a takedown but Debrine shows good takedown defense.
Steefler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Debrine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Debrine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debrine connects with an inside leg kick.
Debrine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steefler is looking to clinch.
Debrine gets a clinch.
Steefler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Debrine tightens his grip and picks Steefler up, before dumping him to the ground. Steefler manages to land in guard.
Steefler pushes Debrine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steefler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Debrine really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steefler tries a head kick but it misses.
Debrine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Debrine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Debrine throws a sloppy head kick and Steefler moves out of range easily.
Steefler with a poor takedown
and Debrine moves into the clinch.
Steefler fails to pull guard.
Debrine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Debrine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steefler tries to avoid it but Debrine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steefler to the ground. Steefler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steefler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Debrine as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steef Steefler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine blocks the body kick.
Steefler throws a sloppy head kick and Debrine moves out of range easily.
Debrine has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
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.
Steefler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Debrine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Debrine shapes to counter with a head kick.
Steefler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Debrine gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Debrine.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Debrine obliges.
Debrine breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Debrine slams his shin into Steefler's torso.
Debrine has Steefler up against the cage in a clinch.
Steefler letting Debrine take a breather here.
Steefler letting Debrine take a breather here.
Debrine continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Debrine.
Good body shot from Debrine.
Debrine has Steefler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Debrine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steefler tumbling to the mat - Debrine dives into Steefler's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debrine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steefler's head.
Max Debrine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Debrine content to stall in guard here.
Debrine is in close to Steefler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steefler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Debrine is controlling him.
Steefler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Debrine is aware though and is defending well.
Debrine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Debrine lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Debrine takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Debrine.
Debrine gets control of Steefler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Debrine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debrine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steefler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Debrine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steefler passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steefler slips a nice elbow through Debrine's hands, connecting with Debrine's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Debrine dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Steefler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steefler with a poor takedown
and Debrine counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Debrine, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Debrine.
Steefler closes the distance and clinches up with Debrine, looking for a takedown. Steefler pushes Debrine against the cage but Debrine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steefler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steefler fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steef Steefler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Debrine has picked Steefler up - he's going for a ride! Debrine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Steefler actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Debrine seems to be looking for submissions.
Debrine working the head and body with strikes.
Debrine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Debrine is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steefler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steefler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Debrine defends well.
Debrine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Debrine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Debrine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Steefler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Debrine is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steefler striking off his back but it's not causing Debrine any problems.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Max Debrine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Debrine lands a nice looking body kick.
Steefler slaps away a takedown attempt from Debrine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steefler closes the distance and clinches.
Debrine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steefler up against the cage.
Steefler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Debrine walks away with a smile on his face. Steefler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steefler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Debrine wants to counter with a clinch but Steefler pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steefler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Debrine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Debrine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Debrine!
Max Debrine is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Max Debrine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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