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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Joseph Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Michael Stevenson scores a takedown into full mount!
Joseph Stevenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joseph Stevenson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Joseph Stevenson stops Michael Stevenson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph Stevenson forces his way into half guard.
Michael Stevenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Joseph Stevenson passes to side control.
Joseph Stevenson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Michael Stevenson, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Joseph Stevenson stalls from top position.
Joseph Stevenson stands up.
Joseph Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michael Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michael Stevenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joseph Stevenson forces his way into half guard.
Michael Stevenson is staying active underneath Joseph Stevenson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph Stevenson prevents Michael Stevenson from improving his position.
Joseph Stevenson stops Michael Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Joseph Stevenson is looking for a kimura here.
Joseph Stevenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michael Stevenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michael Stevenson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Joseph Stevenson looks to land a strike but Michael Stevenson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Joseph Stevenson lands with a hook. Michael Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joseph Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Michael Stevenson circles away.
Joseph Stevenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph Stevenson drives through and clinches with Michael Stevenson against the cage.
Michael Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Joseph Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Joseph Stevenson has Michael Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michael Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Joseph Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michael Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joseph Stevenson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michael Stevenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joseph Stevenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joseph Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph Stevenson tries for a takedown but Michael Stevenson circles away easily
and Michael Stevenson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Michael Stevenson.
Michael Stevenson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Michael Stevenson gets a clinch.
Joseph Stevenson pulls guard successfully.
Joseph Stevenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joseph Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph Stevenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michael Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joseph Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Michael Stevenson wants to stand but Joseph Stevenson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Michael Stevenson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Michael Stevenson with a jab.
Joseph Stevenson fails with the takedown
and Michael Stevenson counters with a left to the body.
Michael Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Stevenson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Joseph Stevenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michael Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Joseph Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael Stevenson wants to clinch.
Joseph Stevenson blocks a head kick by Michael Stevenson.
The crowd cheers as Michael Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joseph Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.
Michael Stevenson with a nice cross.
Michael Stevenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joseph Stevenson on the side of the head.
Joseph Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Michael Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph Stevenson has closed the distance and engaged Michael Stevenson in a clinch.
Joseph Stevenson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michael Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Joseph Stevenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Michael Stevenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael Stevenson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joseph Stevenson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Michael Stevenson!
Joseph Stevenson looking to control but Michael Stevenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Stevenson can't escape the position.
Michael Stevenson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Joseph Stevenson.
Michael Stevenson working to try and regain half guard.
Michael Stevenson is trying to stand.
Michael Stevenson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joseph Stevenson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Michael Stevenson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joseph Stevenson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Michael Stevenson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Michael Stevenson!
Michael Stevenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joseph Stevenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Joseph Stevenson, not yet.
Joseph Stevenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michael Stevenson's guard.
Joseph Stevenson passes Michael Stevenson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joseph Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael Stevenson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph Stevenson controlling the pace.
Michael Stevenson is looking for a sweep. Joseph Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joseph Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joseph Stevenson passes to side control.
Joseph Stevenson advances to full mount.
Joseph Stevenson wants to control the pace but Michael Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Michael Stevenson is trying to escape the mount.
Joseph Stevenson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph Stevenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michael Stevenson counters with a nice body shot.
Joseph Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Michael Stevenson.
Joseph Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michael Stevenson.
Joseph Stevenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michael Stevenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Michael Stevenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joseph Stevenson is proving hard to escape from.
Joseph Stevenson working a defensive guard but Michael Stevenson passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph Stevenson is refusing to be controlled, as Michael Stevenson sits in half guard.
Joseph Stevenson controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Michael Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph Stevenson has Michael Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Michael Stevenson.
Michael Stevenson stalling the fight.
Michael Stevenson is pressed up against the cage. Joseph Stevenson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michael Stevenson down to the mat. Michael Stevenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joseph Stevenson fails with the takedown
and Michael Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joseph Stevenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michael Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph Stevenson has his takedown stuffed
so Michael Stevenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Michael Stevenson wanted to stand there but Joseph Stevenson had control of the position.
Michael Stevenson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joseph Stevenson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Michael Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
Michael Stevenson is looking to stand up but Joseph Stevenson won't let him.
Michael Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michael Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Joseph Stevenson.
Michael Stevenson won't allow Joseph Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Joseph Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joseph Stevenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joseph Stevenson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Michael Stevenson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Joseph Stevenson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Michael Stevenson's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Stevenson is trying to defend against the choke here but Joseph Stevenson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Joseph Stevenson Tightens the hold and Michael Stevenson taps out furiously! Joseph Stevenson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Stevenson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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