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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Stevens (ranked 3355 p4p, 355 weight class) and Ray Wells (ranked 24807 p4p, 535 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lewis Stevens !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Wells!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wells looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevens pushes Wells back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Stevens .
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wells.
Wells has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Wells.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens has Wells pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wells tumbling to the mat - Stevens dives into Wells's guard.
Wells wants to get back to his feet but Stevens passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stevens stops Wells from getting back to his feet.
Wells won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens trying to control the action but Wells is working from the bottom.
Wells is looking to control Stevens 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wells avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control but Wells is keeping him busy.
Stevens wants to pass to mount but Wells is defending the position.
Wells is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevens decides to stand and escape the position.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a big counter combination but Wells scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wells rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Wells with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wells clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wells showing good submission defense here.
Wells wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens trying to control momentarily.
Stevens has good solid back control here.
Stevens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stevens controlling the position well here. Wells rolled but Stevens kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wells tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Wells ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wells gets tackled into the cage by Stevens . Stevens maintains the clinch.
Stevens lands a nice elbow.
Stevens jumps guard and drags Wells to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wells can do to turn this around?
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wells defends well.
Stevens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've been informed that Wells has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wells manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wells throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens 's brow.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wells can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wells can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wells wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Wells missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Wells got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wells has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens 's legs - danger averted.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Stevens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wells looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Wells persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Wells.
Wells being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wells tries to break free but Stevens pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
Wells is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Wells won't allow it.
Wells tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Wells is staying active underneath Stevens , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is stalling here. Wells is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stevens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wells has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wells throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stevens works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wells thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wells is on him like a limpet, forcing Stevens back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Stevens 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!
Wells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wells somewhat.
Stevens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Wells. Wells gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Wells.
Wells tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens avoiding damage.
Stevens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
Wells tries to pull guard but Stevens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stevens breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wells avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Stevens to work.
Wells drags the fight down to the ground.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Wells avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens won't allow Wells to sweep him here.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wells swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens passes Wells's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stevens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wells regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stevens .
Stevens stands up over Wells, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens is looking to pass into half guard but Wells pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wells is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells throwing strikes but missing.
Stevens has his foot on Wells's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wells works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
Wells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wells trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Stevens !
Lewis Stevens made sure to mention his sponsor, Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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