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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harold Stephenson (ranked 2953 p4p, 308 weight class) and Arsenio Valatudo (ranked 4808 p4p, 469 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arsenio Valatudo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stephenson enables Valatudo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stephenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valatudo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stephenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stephenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stephenson!
Valatudo tries to improve position but can't.
Stephenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Valatudo is defending well.
Valatudo gets back to half guard.
Valatudo actively working from the bottom here.
Valatudo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valatudo defends it well.
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura but Valatudo is defending well.
Stephenson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson trying to work for an americana but Valatudo has managed to regain full guard.
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily.
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stephenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valatudo pulls Stephenson in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valatudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stephenson is aware though and is defending well.
Stephenson wants to pass the guard but Valatudo is keeping the position.
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephenson defends well.
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valatudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stephenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stephenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Stephenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valatudo is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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.
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself.
Stephenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsenio Valatudo dominated that round.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valatudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephenson closes the distance and pushes Valatudo back into the cage.
Stephenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valatudo backwards.
Stephenson wants the takedown. Valatudo is fighting it off but Stephenson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valatudo's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson looking to pass the guard.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.
Stephenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valatudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valatudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valatudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Harold Stephenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valatudo has his foot on Stephenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephenson works his way back into a safe position though.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily.
Valatudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stephenson passes into half guard.
Stephenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valatudo sees it coming and defends easily.
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valatudo defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stephenson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valatudo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephenson pushes down on Valatudo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valatudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stephenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valatudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Stephenson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Valatudo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephenson did well to prevent Valatudo getting side control.
Stephenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stephenson is working hard here to advance position.
Stephenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valatudo wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephenson is on top in guard.
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valatudo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stephenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stephenson forces his way into half guard.
Valatudo is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valatudo avoid being mounted?
Valatudo gets full guard.
Valatudo looking for a guillotine here but Stephenson defends easily.
Valatudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stephenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valatudo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Stephenson postures up.
Valatudo is looking for a triangle but Stephenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily.
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arsenio Valatudo.
I think Valatudo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arsenio Valatudo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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