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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores has chosen Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco as his entrance music. Bear Stevenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Flores!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stevenson will feel that in the morning.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flores.
Flores fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Flores.
Flores misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.
Stevenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.
Flores goes for a takedown attempt but Stevenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Flores.
Flores shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Flores.
Flores connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevenson momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flores lands a nice hook to Stevenson's body. Stevenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Flores. Those never looked like landing.
Flores connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flores manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flores wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flores is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevenson is aware though and is defending well.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flores is trying to keep Stevenson in close.
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound.
Stevenson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevenson trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevenson is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flores trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Flores is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flores misses with a few strikes there.
Flores shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Flores misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Flores misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Flores.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Flores.
Flores stalks Stevenson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevenson's face. Stevenson staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flores avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a jab to Flores's midsection.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ric Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Flores.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flores on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flores lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flores throws a head kick that misses.
Flores misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flores looking to score a takedown here. Stevenson is defending well but Flores drives through and ends up in Stevenson's guard.
Flores postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Flores stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.
Flores has gone for a leg lock! Stevenson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flores's guard.
Flores lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flores with a jab.
Flores lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flores.
Flores thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.
Flores looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flores sprawls well. Flores wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Flores was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores scores with a push kick.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Flores rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flores misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flores slips a jab from Stevenson.
Ric Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Flores checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flores misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson punishes Flores's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Flores finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
Flores with a jab.
Flores throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flores throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flores just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson misses with a low kick as Flores jumps back.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Flores scores with a kick to the body.
Flores takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.
Stevenson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flores has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Flores has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flores lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flores.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Flores.
Flores misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores misses with a body kick.
Flores throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Flores is just out of range.
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Flores.
Flores connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevenson momentarily.
Stevenson jabs at Flores's body.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flores cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Flores moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Flores looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Flores.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Flores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Flores does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flores pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flores misses with a body kick.
Flores misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flores scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Flores blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Flores stalks Stevenson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevenson's face. Stevenson staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Flores counters with a one-two to the body.
Flores fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson lands a jab-cross combination.
Flores misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Stevenson.
Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flores.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flores fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Flores looks to land a combination. Stevenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flores thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Flores slips a jab from Stevenson.
Ric Flores seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flores scores with a jab.
Flores stuffs the takedown.
Flores misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
Flores keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flores throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Flores's defenses.
Bear Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flores, right into the meat.
Flores fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Flores defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Flores tried to score with a low kick but Stevenson checks it.
Flores throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flores shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flores throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Flores misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flores slips under a jab.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Flores's head back.
Flores is rocked!
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flores is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Flores tries to work over Stevenson's front leg with a kick but Stevenson checks it.
Stevenson dives in for a single leg takedown but Flores sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Flores.
Flores's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flores or not.
Flores is trying to drag Stevenson to the mat but Stevenson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flores tries to circle away but Stevenson has him pinned against the cage.
Stevenson lands an uppercut.
Stevenson presses Flores against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flores is defending well for now.
Flores drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Flores.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flores has hold of one of Stevenson's legs. Stevenson is fighting the takedown attempt but Flores gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson has Flores pulled in close to control his posture.
Stevenson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ric Flores is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flores manages to get himself to full guard.
Flores has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevenson scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson won't allow Flores to sweep him here.
Stevenson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flores's head.
Flores tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flores looking to control but Stevenson passes into half guard.
Stevenson lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flores is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stevenson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson winds up and cracks Flores with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson scores with a big shot! Flores's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Flores! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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