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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nebu Chadnezzar (ranked 1123 p4p, 135 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 1490 p4p, 184 weight class). Chadnezzar's entrance music is Wrong side of Heaven. A fine choice. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nebu Chadnezzar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stevenson - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chadnezzar throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stevenson scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Chadnezzar misses.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stevenson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chadnezzar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 land a front kick but Chadnezzar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chadnezzar lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
Chadnezzar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson sizes up Chadnezzar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Chadnezzar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Chadnezzar slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chadnezzar.
A short left from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chadnezzar gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevenson has Chadnezzar pressed against the cage, preventing Chadnezzar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Chadnezzar is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chadnezzar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chadnezzar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chadnezzar.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook.
Chadnezzar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chadnezzar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chadnezzar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Chadnezzar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Chadnezzar. That snapped Stevenson's head back.
Stevenson checks the leg kick.
Chadnezzar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
As Stevenson backs away, Chadnezzar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chadnezzar lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut.
Chadnezzar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crunch! Stevenson slams his shin into Chadnezzar's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Chadnezzar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chadnezzar throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson stuns Chadnezzar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Chadnezzar avoids it.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Chadnezzar's belly button to the back.
Chadnezzar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson throws a head kick but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chadnezzar.
The fighters circling - Chadnezzar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chadnezzar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Chadnezzar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Chadnezzar ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chadnezzar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chadnezzar misses with a looping right.
Stevenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chadnezzar lands with a cross.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Chadnezzar.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chadnezzar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
letting Chadnezzar counter with a right hand.
Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Chadnezzar avoids it.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson throws a body kick that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Stevenson slips a jab from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chadnezzar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Chadnezzar drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chadnezzar blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Chadnezzar's body.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Chadnezzar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson unleashes a big counter combination but Chadnezzar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Chadnezzar slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chadnezzar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chadnezzar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chadnezzar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chadnezzar. That did some damage!
Stevenson throws a body punch but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
Chadnezzar avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
A slow jab from Chadnezzar misses its intended target.
Stevenson thows a body kick. Chadnezzar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chadnezzar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chadnezzar moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Chadnezzar avoids it well.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Chadnezzar just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Chadnezzar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar.
Stevenson misses the body punch
and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chadnezzar to counter with a crisp jab.
Chadnezzar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chadnezzar throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar lands with a right hand.
Stevenson checks a low kick from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chadnezzar at a distance.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Chadnezzar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Chadnezzar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chadnezzar finish him?
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevenson throws a hook but Chadnezzar avoids it easily.
Chadnezzar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
A big right from Chadnezzar misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stevenson. Chadnezzar shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Chadnezzar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chadnezzar's head.
Chadnezzar lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Chadnezzar misses.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Chadnezzar avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chadnezzar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chadnezzar's head.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chadnezzar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stevenson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Chadnezzar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chadnezzar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chadnezzar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Chadnezzar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stevenson throws a jab when Chadnezzar was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chadnezzar's head but Chadnezzar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson tries a quick counter leg kick but Chadnezzar is wise to it.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Chadnezzar slips a jab from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chadnezzar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chadnezzar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range.
Chadnezzar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stevenson throws a wild body kick that Chadnezzar sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chadnezzar, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Chadnezzar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson.
Chadnezzar works Stevenson's body with a nice hook.
Chadnezzar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chadnezzar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stevenson lunges at Chadnezzar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chadnezzar's hand.
Chadnezzar misses with a body shot.
Stevenson pushes Chadnezzar away with a front kick.
Chadnezzar cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chadnezzar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chadnezzar scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chadnezzar staying out of range there.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Chadnezzar moved away.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chadnezzar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadnezzar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson slips a jab from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chadnezzar's head but Chadnezzar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chadnezzar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chadnezzar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nebu Chadnezzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range.
Chadnezzar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Chadnezzar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chadnezzar throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Chadnezzar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
A counter left hand to the body from Chadnezzar misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Chadnezzar misses.
Stevenson lands with a nice body kick.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Chadnezzar with a series of wild strikes but Chadnezzar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar.
Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar.
An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Nice body kick there by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chadnezzar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick.
Chadnezzar throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Stevenson!
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