PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Stevenson
vs
Nexus

178 cm
31
168 lbs
23 - 6 - 1

182 cm
29
170 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

SP Ultimate Nutrition
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Spartan Nutrition

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 23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galaxy Nexus!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nexus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Nexus lands a really nice looking cross but Stevenson seems unphased.
Stevenson tries to land a leg kick but Nexus saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson punishes Nexus's body with a nice straight punch.
Nexus misses with a hook.
Nexus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Nexus ducks down to avoid it.
Nexus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nexus throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nexus.
Stevenson stuns Nexus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nexus counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Nexus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nexus moves out of range of the body kick from Stevenson.
Nexus wants to land a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nexus scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nexus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Nexus moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Nexus scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nexus.
Stevenson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tests Nexus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nexus thuds his right hand into Stevenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nexus swivels and escapes.
Stevenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nexus counters with a nice body shot.

Nexus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nexus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nexus working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nexus trying to control from half guard but Stevenson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nexus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nexus preventing the sweep.
Nexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nexus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nexus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevenson looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson lands a jab to the nose.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nexus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nexus connects with the punch.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Nexus moved away.
Nexus throws out a counter right but Stevenson avoids it with no problem.
Nexus misses with a body shot.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Nexus moves out of range.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nexus throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot.
Stevenson misses with a left hand

and Nexus counters by clinching up.
Stevenson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
I was talking to Stevenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stevenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Nexus avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galaxy Nexus 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.

Stevenson blocks a jab.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nexus throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Nexus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nexus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nexus.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexus throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
Stevenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stevenson is looking to wear down Nexus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nexus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nexus checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to move into range but Nexus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Nexus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot.
Nexus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galaxy Nexus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Nexus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nexus is looking for the big counter here.
Nexus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stevenson!
Stevenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nexus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson cracks Nexus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nexus swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Nexus misses with a body shot.
Nexus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nexus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Nexus throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nexus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Nexus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Nexus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nexus throws out a counter right but Stevenson avoids it with no problem.
Nexus throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nexus moves away.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson tries a low kick but Nexus avoids it.
Bear Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson swings for the body but Nexus moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nexus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson dives in for a single leg takedown but Nexus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nexus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
Nexus misses with a head kick.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Nexus finds it's target.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Nexus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nexus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nexus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nexus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crunch! Stevenson slams his shin into Nexus's torso.

Stevenson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nexus's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nexus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.
Nexus is adopting a defensive guard.
Nexus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevenson's guard.

Nexus wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Nexus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bear Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nexus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nexus throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nexus was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Nexus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nexus scores with a decent looking hook.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Nexus takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Nexus misses.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nexus moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
A leg kick checked by Nexus.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Nexus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nexus swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Nexus moved away.
Nexus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stevenson misses the body punch
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nexus throws out the jab.
Nexus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nexus lands a nice hook to Stevenson's body. Stevenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Nexus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nexus scores with a shot to the body.
Nexus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Nexus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nexus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Nexus.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Nexus with a series of wild strikes but Nexus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Nexus moved out of range nicely.
Nexus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nexus checks the leg kick.
Nexus throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Nexus as Stevenson shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nexus.
Nexus misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.

Stevenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stevenson is in close to Nexus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nexus working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nexus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nexus seems keen to control Stevenson's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nexus has wrist control.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nexus is controlling Stevenson's posture.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nexus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevenson throws a low kick but Nexus moves out of range easily.
And Nexus tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevenson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nexus throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Nexus misses.
Nexus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Nexus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galaxy Nexus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nexus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galaxy Nexus!
Galaxy Nexus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ****160Q Energy for $150**** for their support in the buildup to the fight.