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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevaughn Aldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aldridge's choice of entrance music: Smooth Criminal By Michael Jackson. 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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205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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223 lbs
4 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevaughn Aldridge!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel misses with the combination.
Aldridge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aldridge has Steel pushed against the cage.
Aldridge blocks a body shot from Steel.
Aldridge prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldridge is looking for a sweep.
Steel is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldridge is defending well.
Steel trying to control the position but Aldridge is working away.
Steel working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aldridge, who protects the arm well.
Aldridge is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel is really struggling to control Aldridge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aldridge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control but Aldridge postures up.
Steel moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldridge postures up.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aldridge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Aldridge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aldridge is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel won't allow Aldridge to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aldridge is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aldridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Aldridge controlling him for the moment.
Aldridge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aldridge working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aldridge lands a few punches from side control.
Steel tries to buck Aldridge off but Aldridge is having none of it.
Aldridge trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel tries to buck Aldridge off but Aldridge is having none of it.
Aldridge is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldridge scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevaughn Aldridge dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aldridge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Steel avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Steel stuns Aldridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aldridge misses with a combination
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldridge misses with a few strikes there.
Aldridge throws a head kick that Steel semi-blocks.
Aldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Aldridge misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Aldridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Aldridge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aldridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Kevaughn Aldridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldridge tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Aldridge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aldridge counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steel avoids the body shot from Aldridge.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel cracks Aldridge with an open hand slap.
Aldridge scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldridge clinches with his opponent.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Aldridge stalling the fight.
Aldridge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aldridge receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aldridge throws an elbow but misses.
Aldridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel blocks the elbow strike.
Aldridge lands an elbow inside.
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Steel wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel is trying to trip Aldridge. He has hold of a leg but Aldridge is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldridge is keeping the position for now.
Aldridge pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aldridge keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Aldridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aldridge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel has Aldridge in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aldridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aldridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Aldridge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steel's guard.
Aldridge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aldridge with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevaughn Aldridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldridge.
Kevaughn Aldridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldridge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel tries to clinch up but Aldridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Aldridge slips a jab from Steel.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Aldridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel moves out of range as Aldridge strikes.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldridge lands a head kick. Steel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge is looking to clinch.
Aldridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Steel avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Kevaughn Aldridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldridge scores with a push kick.
Aldridge lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Aldridge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel shoots for a takedown but Aldridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldridge moves away.
Aldridge swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldridge connects with a high kick.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Aldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aldridge did well to prevent Steel getting side control.
Aldridge trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel moves nicely into side control.
Aldridge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Aldridge looking to break Steel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Aldridge will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Aldridge keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Aldridge punishes Steel with strikes from the back mount.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldridge gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Aldridge working for the choke.
Aldridge is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Aldridge. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aldridge's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aldridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Aldridge tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Kevaughn Aldridge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aldridge wants to get back to full guard.
Steel with the ground and pound but Aldridge uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevaughn Aldridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aldridge 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevaughn Aldridge!
Kevaughn Aldridge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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