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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Steve Jr (ranked 1001 p4p, 121 weight class) and Queen Boudica (ranked 2030 p4p, 210 weight class). Boudica is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys. George Steve Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Queen Boudica's chin.
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150 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Steve Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Queen Boudica!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudica throws out a loose jab but Steve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve Jr lands with a good body shot.
Boudica leaves Steve Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boudica throws a leg kick but Steve Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boudica throws out a leg kick but Steve Jr moves out of range and Boudica only half commits.
A lazy body kick from Boudica
and Steve Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudica is looking to clinch but Steve Jr is avoiding it.
Steve Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Boudica forces Steve Jr back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr breaks the clinch.
Boudica connects with a nice looking jab.
Boudica throws a leg kick but Steve Jr checks it.
Steve Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boudica fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boudica throws a head kick but Steve Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudica manages to avoid it.
Queen Boudica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boudica scores with a leg kick.
Boudica wants to clinch.
Boudica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boudica lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steve Jr will feel that in the morning.
Boudica looks to land a body kick but Steve Jr moved away.
Boudica closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boudica misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boudica.
Steve Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boudica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steve Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boudica - the referee stops the clock and Steve Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boudica. Steve Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boudica misses with a kick to the body.
Boudica tries to bum rush Steve Jr with a series of wild strikes but Steve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boudica looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudica prevents a body shot from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boudica.
Boudica misses with the head strike.
Boudica blocks a body shot from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Boudica won't allow it.
Boudica lands a right hand.
Boudica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudica.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr tries a body shot but Boudica blocks it.
Boudica lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve Jr.
Steve Jr digs a right hand into Boudica's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boudica's gas tank.
Boudica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudica.
Boudica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boudica has him pressed against the cage.
Steve Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steve Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boudica has a couple of punches blocked by Steve Jr.
Steve Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boudica.
Steve Jr misses with a body punch.
Steve Jr is trying to push Boudica away but Boudica has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steve Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudica controls his hands.
Steve Jr digs a right hand into Boudica's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boudica's gas tank.
Steve Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve Jr lands a shot to the body.
Steve Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudica moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve Jr throws the left hand but Boudica avoids the punch easily.
Boudica tries to counter with a clinch but Steve Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Boudica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boudica thinking.
Queen Boudica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudica slips under a jab.
Steve Jr needs to keep his hands up - Boudica had a free shot at his head there.
Steve Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boudica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boudica bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boudica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudica clinches up against the cage.
Steve Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boudica moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Queen Boudica dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boudica tries to clinch up but Steve Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Boudica goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boudica wants to land a leg kick but Steve Jr is out of range.
Steve Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Steve Jr misses.
A head kick misses from Boudica.
It looked like Steve Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boudica scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve Jr in his tracks.
Boudica lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boudica looks to clinch
and Steve Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Boudica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boudica tries to clinch up but Steve Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boudica throws a hook but Steve Jr blocks it.
Boudica throws a head kick that misses.
Steve Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boudica gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudica scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boudica swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudica controls his hands.
Boudica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boudica tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve Jr's elbow.
Steve Jr takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudica.
Steve Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steve Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steve Jr wants to stand but Boudica is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudica engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boudica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boudica passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steve Jr prevents Boudica from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve Jr is looking for a kimura but Boudica is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steve Jr to get the leverage.
Boudica controlling the position well.
Steve Jr throwing shots but Boudica is blocking nicely.
Boudica looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boudica is controlling Steve Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Steve Jr is looking for a kimura but Boudica is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steve Jr to get the leverage.
Steve Jr is pressing down on Boudica's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boudica is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudica regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boudica escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boudica working a defensive guard here.
Steve Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boudica is proving hard to escape from.
Boudica escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steve Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Steve Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Boudica preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boudica working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steve Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Boudica has Steve Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve Jr throwing strikes from guard but Boudica blocks nicely.
Steve Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Steve Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boudica is keeping the position for now.
Steve Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Boudica has wrist control.
Boudica trying to keep a closed guard but Steve Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boudica is keeping the position for now.
Steve Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Queen Boudica will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boudica.
Boudica smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boudica throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steve Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boudica looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boudica moves into the clinch.
Steve Jr has had enough of the clinch but Boudica keeps him there for the moment.
Boudica has a couple of punches blocked by Steve Jr.
Boudica working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr blocks an uppercut.
Boudica misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr is leaning against Boudica and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boudica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boudica misses with the head strike.
Steve Jr blocking some punches.
Steve Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boudica regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Steve Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steve Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudica swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudica pulls Steve Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Steve Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve Jr wanted to stand there but Boudica had control of the position.
Steve Jr drops back looking for a leg! Boudica is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boudica manages to kick Steve Jr off! Steve Jr jumps back into Boudica's guard.
Boudica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Boudica is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steve Jr wanted to stand there but Boudica had control of the position.
Boudica is pulling down on Steve Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Steve Jr, at least for the moment.
Steve Jr 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.
Steve Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steve Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Boudica has wrist control.
Boudica working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steve Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr postures up in Boudica's guard and throws a big left but Boudica blocks it.
Steve Jr lands a couple of digs.
Boudica is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steve Jr drops back looking for a leg! Boudica is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boudica manages to kick Steve Jr off! Steve Jr jumps back into Boudica's guard.
Boudica working a defensive guard here.
George Steve Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve Jr swings for the body but Boudica moves out of range.
Boudica works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boudica tries to clinch there but Steve Jr circles away.
Boudica fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Boudica slams his shin into Steve Jr's torso.
Nice shot by Steve Jr.
Boudica closes the distance and clinches.
Boudica throws a head punch that misses.
Steve Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Boudica has double underhooks.
Steve Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steve Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steve Jr tries a body shot but Boudica blocks it.
Steve Jr prevents a body shot from Boudica.
Boudica scores with a shot to the side of Steve Jr's head.
Steve Jr blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boudica lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudica misses with a punch on the inside.
Boudica lands with a right to the head.
Steve Jr misses with a body punch.
Boudica misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Queen Boudica just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steve Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Boudica.
Steve Jr throwing a counter right hand but Boudica manages to avoid it.
Boudica looks to land a combination but Steve Jr avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Steve Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Steve Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
Steve Jr swings for the body but Boudica moves out of range.
Steve Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Steve Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boudica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr misses the shot to the body.
Boudica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boudica defending well as Steve Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Boudica throws a sloppy head kick and Steve Jr moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudica.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Boudica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boudica throws a head kick that misses.
Queen Boudica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudica throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boudica slips under a jab from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steve Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudica can pounce on him.
Boudica displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve Jr throws out the jab.
Steve Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Boudica counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudica.
Steve Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudica takes the fight into the clinch.
Boudica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr trying to control the position but instead, Boudica has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steve Jr into the cage.
Queen Boudica seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boudica throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Boudica scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Steve Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boudica escapes and throws Steve Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Steve Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boudica stalling.
Steve Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Boudica pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boudica tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steve Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Steve Jr is trying to stand.
Boudica looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steve Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Boudica has a good base and remains in mount.
Steve Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Boudica looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr really wants to buck Boudica off and get back to his feet.
Boudica controlling from the full mount.
Steve Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Queen Boudica dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Steve Jr misses with a straight right.
Boudica lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steve Jr takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Boudica.
Boudica appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boudica wants to clinch up but Steve Jr keeps it at a distance.
Steve Jr walks into a jab.
Boudica throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve Jr lands a head shot.
Boudica lands a jab to the nose.
Boudica blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudica scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boudica scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boudica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boudica fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudica wants to clinch.
Boudica motions for Steve Jr to come forward. Boudica throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boudica misses with a kick to the body.
Boudica scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Boudica counters with a good low kick that Steve Jr was not able to check.
Boudica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve Jr.
Boudica tries to counter with a clinch but Steve Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Boudica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George Steve Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudica throws a nice looking combination but Steve Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boudica tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudica.
Boudica is looking to clinch but Steve Jr is avoiding it.
Boudica fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve Jr.
Steve Jr throws a shot from downtown. Boudica moves away and avoids it.
Boudica on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve Jr lands with a good body shot.
Steve Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boudica.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boudica tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudica is looking to clinch but Steve Jr is avoiding it.
Boudica scores with a jab. Steve Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boudica defending well as Steve Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Steve Jr misses the body punch
and Boudica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boudica takes one on the button.
Steve Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boudica was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve Jr.
Boudica doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve Jr circles away.
Steve Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudica.
Boudica lands a front kick.
Boudica is looking to clinch.
Steve Jr is looking to counter punch.
Boudica has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Boudica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Steve Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve Jr throws a hook but Boudica avoids it easily.
Boudica lands a nice shot that snaps Steve Jr's head back.
Steve Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boudica tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve Jr misses its target.
Boudica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve Jr.
Steve Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudica.
Queen Boudica is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Queen Boudica.
I've got Boudica 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Queen Boudica!
Queen Boudica is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Queen Boudica thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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