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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Stevenson (ranked 24520 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Rowlands (ranked 5901 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Rowlands has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chase Stevenson's chin.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chase Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Rowlands!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevenson throws a counter high kick but Rowlands was just alert enough to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rowlands or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson, which made it look bad.
Stevenson really is a fat lump.
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
Rowlands stalling against the cage.
Stevenson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rowlands.
Chase Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowlands throws a head kick that misses
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rowlands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Rowlands tries to get set, Stevenson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rowlands manages to avoid the attempt.
Rowlands looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
Rowlands lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rowlands with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a good low kick that Rowlands was not able to check.
Rowlands is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Stevenson throws a counter high kick but Rowlands was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rowlands shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Rowlands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rowlands throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rowlands is in Stevenson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rowlands looks winded!
Stevenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rowlands won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowlands trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowlands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowlands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Rowlands is controlling him.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stevenson wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowlands shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rowlands's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevenson tries to counter by clinching up but Rowlands breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowlands keeps the fight on the outside.
Rowlands misses with a head kick.
Rowlands fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowlands with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rowlands just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowlands wants a takedown.
Stevenson wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Rowlands as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rowlands gets an underhook and turns Stevenson into the cage.
Rowlands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevenson looking to slow down the pace here.
Rowlands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowlands delivers a nice body kick.
Rowlands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Stevenson 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.
Rowlands 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 looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowlands, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rowlands tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Chase Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.
Stevenson darts in and clinches Rowlands up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowlands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Stevenson jumps guard but Rowlands turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowlands can do to turn this around?
Stevenson has Rowlands pressed against the cage.
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rowlands's elbow.
Rowlands has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson avoiding damage as Rowlands throws knees to the body.
Rowlands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowlands closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rowlands.
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rowlands walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rowlands dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on Rowlands's head and hops out.
As Rowlands looks to move away, Stevenson throws a big counter combo but Rowlands just gets out of the way.
Stevenson drives through and clinches with Rowlands against the cage.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Rowlands has him pinned against the cage.
Rowlands blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Rowlands - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rowlands is looking to control Stevenson's arms but Stevenson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rowlands has his back to the cage.
Rowlands tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rowlands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Rowlands fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowlands darts in trying to clinch
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
Chase Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rowlands defends well and Stevenson ends up having to push Rowlands into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Rowlands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Stevenson backs off Rowlands throws a huge counter combo but Stevenson manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rowlands jabs at Stevenson's body.
Rowlands misses with a takedown
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rowlands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Stevenson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rowlands 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.
Rowlands clinches with his opponent.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Rowlands.
Rowlands prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rowlands pulls guard.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
Rowlands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands is working an open guard so Stevenson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rowlands fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowlands has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chase Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Rowlands with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Rowlands closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rowlands is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowlands lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rowlands misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rowlands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rowlands is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Stevenson tries to circle away but Rowlands has him pinned against the cage.
Stevenson stalling the fight.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rowlands has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowlands is trying to push Stevenson away but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rowlands avoiding damage as Stevenson throws knees to the body.
Stevenson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rowlands manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rowlands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rowlands shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Rowlands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson throws a counter high kick but Rowlands was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Rowlands keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rowlands tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch.
Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Rowlands manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but Rowlands turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Rowlands has him pinned against the cage.
Rowlands decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson stands and steps away. Rowlands gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Stevenson!
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FIGHT
RATING
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