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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dantes DeKorveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dantes DeKorveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeKorveia misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. DeKorveia tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeKorveia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeKorveia tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but DeKorveia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
DeKorveia thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeKorveia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
DeKorveia throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
DeKorveia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dantes DeKorveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeKorveia avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeKorveia misses with a double jab.
DeKorveia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stephens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stephens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stephens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeKorveia wanted to stand there but Stephens had control of the position.
Stephens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
DeKorveia wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stephens is trying to control the position but DeKorveia postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeKorveia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeKorveia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
A jab from DeKorveia finds it's way through Stephens's defenses.
DeKorveia lands a jab.
DeKorveia scores with a decent looking hook.
DeKorveia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKorveia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
DeKorveia scores with a jab. Stephens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from DeKorveia.
Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from DeKorveia.
Stephens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stephens dives in and grabs DeKorveia's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeKorveia pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
DeKorveia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Stephens closes the distance and pushes DeKorveia back into the cage.
Stephens prevents DeKorveia from breaking the clinch.
Stephens wants to take the fight to the mat but DeKorveia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stephens decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeKorveia manages to get himself to full guard.
DeKorveia wants to stand and escape but Stephens is having none of it.
DeKorveia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens stands and throws DeKorveia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeKorveia is trying to buck Stephens off.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeKorveia keeps working.
Stephens working the ground and pound but DeKorveia is defending the strikes.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but DeKorveia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stephens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantes DeKorveia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dantes DeKorveia is winning the standup battle so far.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeKorveia lands with a nice body punch.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
DeKorveia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a body kick that stops DeKorveia in his tracks momentarily.
DeKorveia misses with a double jab
and Stephens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. DeKorveia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephens down to the mat. Stephens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeKorveia!
A punch combination from DeKorveia misses.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens rushes DeKorveia and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Stephens to work.
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
DeKorveia tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet but Stephens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DeKorveia is looking to stand up but Stephens isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Stephens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeKorveia is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stephens dives into side control.
DeKorveia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stephens is controlling him well.
DeKorveia is looking to get back to his feet here but Stephens is keeping cool and he's managed to take DeKorveia's back.
DeKorveia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet.
DeKorveia showing good submission defense here.
DeKorveia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stephens.
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Stephens struggling to land strikes to the head as DeKorveia covers up.
Stephens throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeKorveia is trying to get back to his feet but Stephens has full control of the position and if anything, DeKorveia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Samuel Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeKorveia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
DeKorveia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephens eats them both and turns towards DeKorveia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
DeKorveia circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but DeKorveia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeKorveia ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
DeKorveia blocks a head kick by Stephens.
A quick step to the side and DeKorveia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeKorveia feints a jab promting Stephens to slip. DeKorveia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stephens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DeKorveia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens pulls guard.
Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeKorveia preventing the sweep.
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DeKorveia tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom.
DeKorveia preventing the sweep.
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing DeKorveia from standing up.
Stephens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeKorveia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeKorveia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephens is trying to keep DeKorveia in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeKorveia but DeKorveia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and DeKorveia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeKorveia.
Stephens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dantes DeKorveia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeKorveia works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
DeKorveia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKorveia thuds a left hand into Stephens's body.
Stephens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeKorveia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeKorveia's waist but DeKorveia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephens off to one side.
A jab lands there for DeKorveia.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but DeKorveia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Stephens looks to move away, DeKorveia throws a big counter combo but Stephens just gets out of the way.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeKorveia.
Stephens moves into range and clinches up with DeKorveia.
DeKorveia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeKorveia with a nice cross.
DeKorveia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens has closed the distance and engaged DeKorveia in a clinch.
DeKorveia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stephens stalling.
DeKorveia is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeKorveia down to the mat. DeKorveia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephens fails to land the takedown.
DeKorveia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
DeKorveia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the cage. DeKorveia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
DeKorveia thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - DeKorveia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dantes DeKorveia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeKorveia 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dantes DeKorveia!
Post fight, Dantes DeKorveia took to the microphone: 'I'm clearly the best in the division, give me Carter for the belt, and after that I want the Bantamweight Strap! Two weight world champion baby! '.
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