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UPF-M 16: Rousey v Stevenson 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Greggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Abs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greggers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Dangerous Man. Abs has chosen Theme of Exodus as his entrance music. George Greggers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Greggers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Abs!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greggers misses with a body punch
and Abs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abs tries to clinch up.
Greggers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abs moves to clinch but Greggers breaks away
and Greggers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abs is looking to slow Greggers down with leg kicks.
Abs tries to close the distance and clinch but Greggers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greggers throws a poor cross that misses
and Abs counters with a two punch combo.
Abs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greggers. Abs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greggers.
Greggers just misses with a punch to the body.
Abs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abs shoots in but no luck this time.
Abs darts in trying to clinch
and Greggers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abs thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abs looks to clinch
enabling Greggers to counter with a crisp jab.
Greggers looks to score with a jab to the body but Abs is just out of range.
Abs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abs moves out of range of the strikes.
Abs digs a good body shot into Greggers's ribs.
Greggers throws a body punch but Abs moves out of range.
Greggers misses the jab.
Abs shoots in for a takedown but Greggers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
George Greggers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Abs.
Abs closes the distance and pushes Greggers back into the cage.
Abs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greggers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abs thows a body kick. Greggers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like George Greggers has been cut.
Greggers throws a shot from downtown. Abs moves away and avoids it.
Abs wants to clinch up but Greggers keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greggers blocks a head kick by Abs.
Greggers misses with a left hand
and Abs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greggers thinking.
Abs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greggers is fending him off so far but Abs persists. Nope, Greggers circles away and we're back to standing.
Greggers misses with an uppercut.
Greggers looks to land a right hand but Abs moved out of range.
Greggers blocks a head kick by Abs.
Abs tries to clinch up but Greggers circles away and keeps his distance.
Greggers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greggers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abs is looking to clinch but Greggers is avoiding it.
Greggers looks to land a right hand but Abs moved out of range.
Greggers throws a shot from downtown. Abs moves away and avoids it.
Greggers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abs moves away.
Abs darts in trying to clinch
and Greggers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abs thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Abs coming out on top.
George Greggers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greggers throws a big shot that misses.
Abs moves out of range as Greggers strikes.
Greggers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abs circles away quickly and effectively.
Abs moves into range and clinches up with Greggers.
Abs landing knees to the body.
Abs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greggers tries to break free but Abs pushes him back against the cage.
Greggers tries to work over Abs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abs scores with a hook to the body.
Greggers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abs's elbow.
Greggers missing with knees to the body.
Greggers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abs lands a damaging elbow.
Abs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greggers is defending well for now.
Abs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abs tries to break free but Greggers pushes him back against the cage.
Abs jumps guard but Greggers stands there with Abs around his waist. Abs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abs pulls Greggers into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Greggers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greggers is working Abs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abs has momentary wrist control but Greggers slips an elbow through the middle.
Greggers trying to control but Abs is working from the bottom.
Greggers throws a big elbow that misses.
Greggers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Abs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greggers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greggers misses with a body shot
and Abs counters with a two punch combo.
Abs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greggers.
Abs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Abs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Greggers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Abs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greggers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greggers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greggers swings for the body but Abs moves out of range.
Greggers misses with a hook.
Greggers looks to throw the jab but Abs is out of range.
Greggers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Abs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James Abs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greggers as he jumps to the side.
George Greggers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Abs.
Greggers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greggers misses with a wild body shot.
Abs moves in looking to clinch but Greggers pushes him off.
Greggers misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Abs.
Greggers is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Abs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Abs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greggers swats away the attempt to clinch by Abs.
Abs moves out of range as Greggers strikes.
Abs throws a sloppy head kick and Greggers moves out of range easily.
Abs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greggers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greggers counters with a right hand to the body.
Greggers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abs moves away.
Abs wants to clinch but Greggers slips to the side
enabling Greggers to counter with a crisp jab.
Greggers misses with a straight left.
Greggers swats away the attempt to clinch by Abs.
Abs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greggers throws out the jab.
Abs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Abs.
Greggers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abs.
Abs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greggers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greggers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abs moves away.
Greggers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abs manages to avoid it.
Greggers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James Abs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greggers misses with a looping left.
Greggers throws a jab but it's blocked by Abs.
Greggers misses with a double jab
and Abs counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abs misses with a head kick.
Abs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greggers looks to throw the jab but Abs is out of range.
No joy there for Greggers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greggers misses with a body shot.
Abs wants to clinch up but Greggers keeps it at a distance.
Abs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greggers.
Abs tries to clinch up
and Greggers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greggers misses with a straight left.
Abs works over Greggers's head and body with a nice combination.
Abs throws a nice looking combination but Greggers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Abs slips under a jab from Greggers.
A punch combination from Greggers misses.
Greggers swats away the attempt to clinch by Abs.
Abs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abs stalks Greggers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greggers's face. Greggers staggers backwards, shaken.
Greggers throws a looping overhand right but Abs ducks down to avoid it.
Abs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abs misses with a series of wild punches.
Greggers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abs manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greggers loads up on a big right hand but Abs slips the punch.
Greggers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greggers misses with a left hand
and Abs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greggers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greggers misses the shot to the body.
Abs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greggers.
Greggers keeps the fight on the outside.
Greggers misses with a lunging right hand
and Abs counters with an outside leg kick.
Abs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abs moves out of range as Greggers strikes.
Greggers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Abs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Greggers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Greggers misses with a lunging right hand
and Abs counters with a three punch combo that has Greggers backing up. Greggers nods at Abs to acknowledge the strikes.
Greggers cracks Abs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abs tries to clinch up but Greggers circles away and keeps his distance.
Abs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abs wants to clinch up but Greggers keeps it at a distance.
Abs misses with a head kick.
Abs avoids the body shot from Greggers.
Abs thumps Greggers with a low kick.
A big left from Greggers misses.
Abs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Greggers is rocked!
Abs lands with a right that hurts Greggers. Greggers looks to clinch but Abs throws a short knee that drops Greggers. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). James Abs!
James Abs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steppers Mohommad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George McFly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steppers Mohommad!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly lands with an uppercut that bounces Mohommad off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Steppers Mohommad has been cut.
Good shot there by McFly.
McFly misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFly breaks the clinch.
McFly walks into a left hand.
Mohommad misses with a lunging right hand
and McFly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McFly misses with a double jab.
Mohommad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from McFly.
McFly sends Mohommad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McFly is motioning to the referee to let Mohommad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McFly darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Mohommad's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles McFly before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George McFly!
George McFly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ultimate Fighting Fuel, into his post fight interview.
Steppers Mohommad spoke after the fight, saying 'God damn it, not again!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBride comes to the cage accompanied by Kick start my heart. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McBride looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy stands up and beckons McBride to join him on the feet.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but McBride shows good takedown defense.
McCarthy wants to clinch
and McBride moves into the clinch.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBride is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBride tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McBride is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy jumps guard and drags McBride to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McBride tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McBride trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand up but McBride is controlling him.
McCarthy pushes McBride off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul McBride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBride tries to clinch
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McBride's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy postures up in McBride's guard and throws a big left but McBride blocks it.
McCarthy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by McBride which made him look bad.
Paul McBride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBride counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBride displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands with a slapping head kick.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but McBride saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McBride closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy bucks up and tries to throw McBride off but instead McBride has got his back!
McBride is looking to control McCarthy but McCarthy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McCarthy trying to control the action but McBride just sinks the hooks in.
McCarthy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
McBride misses with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. McBride is now in side control.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McBride closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McBride with the ground and pound but McCarthy regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into McBride's guard.
McCarthy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up with McBride, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes McBride against the cage but McBride circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy tries to clinch but McBride moves out of range.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBride as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McBride tries to avoid it but McCarthy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McBride to the ground. McBride escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paul McBride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McCarthy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBride misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBride closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBride swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul McBride is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCarthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy misses with a body punch.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McBride gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McBride is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants the takedown. McBride is fighting it off but McCarthy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McBride's guard against the cage.
McBride is striking off his back. McCarthy thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
McBride is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McBride avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McBride circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBride stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBride paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBride as he avoids it easily.
A head kick by McBride misses
and McCarthy counters with a low kick, right behind McBride 's knee.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - McBride sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McBride displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.
McBride goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCarthy prevents it.
McCarthy jumps into guard, dragging McBride to the mat.
McBride in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McBride is controlling him.
McBride throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McBride keeps the fight on the outside.
Brian McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy darts in and clinches McBride up against the cage.
McBride tries to pull guard but McCarthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McBride is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCarthy gets control of McBride's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCarthy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy pushes McBride off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McBride fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch but McBride moves out of range.
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
McBride is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy shoots in but McBride avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul McBride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McCarthy.
McBride is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.
McBride jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but McBride defends it.
McCarthy stalling.
McBride on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McBride tries to get out of the position.
McBride is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy prevents McBride from standing back up.
It looks like McCarthy is going to stand back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brian McCarthy wasn't active enough on the ground.
McCarthy scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McBride but McBride pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by McBride which made him look bad.
McCarthy tries to clinch but McBride moves out of range.
McBride circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by McBride.
Paul McBride has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McBride is trying to defend but McCarthy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvia Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Pride FC Theme. Sylvia Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Time Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvia Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bang lands strikes from half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Bang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bang working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Bang.
Silva is rocked!
Silva has hold of Bang's hands but Bang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Bang finish him?
Bang scores with a big shot! Silva's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Silva! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Time Bang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sluijs lands a high kick!
Shackleton misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Der Sluijs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Sluijs wants it to stay on the feet.
Shackleton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Der Sluijs. Van Der Sluijs obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a punch to the head.
Van Der Sluijs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Van Der Sluijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Shackleton.
Shackleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleton shoots in and drives through. Van Der Sluijs sprawls well.
Shackleton throws a right hand that Van Der Sluijs ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Der Sluijs also avoids with ease.
Crunch! Van Der Sluijs slams his shin into Shackleton's torso.
A combination from Shackleton does no damage.
Shackleton swings for the body but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs slips a jab and a cross from Shackleton.
A head kick from Van Der Sluijs lands but Shackleton takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shackleton's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shackleton doesn't seem bothered though.
Shackleton looks winded!
Shackleton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shackleton is rocked!
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Sluijs darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Shackleton's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Van Der Sluijs before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Van Der Sluijs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sami Tarake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Giraldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sami Tarake has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sami Tarake seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sami Tarake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Giraldo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giraldo takes a swing at Tarake's ribcage but misses.
Tarake needs to keep his hands up - Giraldo had a free shot at his head there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarake.
Tarake drives through with a takedown into Giraldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tarake throws a big elbow that misses.
Giraldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarake controls the pace.
Giraldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Giraldo, not yet.
Tarake lands a couple of elbows.
Tarake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Giraldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Giraldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tarake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Giraldo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarake scoring with some ground and pound.
Tarake postures up.
Tarake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarake drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Tarake seems to have locked his on tight now - Giraldo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Tarake, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sami Tarake!
Sami Tarake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Greg Giraldo had this to say: 'Well shit.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dove is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Renegades of Funk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nando De Leeuw !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Dove!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dove misses with a combination
and De Leeuw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dove thinking.
De Leeuw connects with a high kick.
Dove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Leeuw moves away from the strike by Dove.
De Leeuw connects with a right hand. Dove shakes it off.
De Leeuw throws out a powerful jab.
Dove throws a lazy uppercut
and De Leeuw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Leeuw jabs Dove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dove throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw scores with a head kick. Dove tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Leeuw slips a jab from Dove.
James Dove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Leeuw scores with a jab to the body.
De Leeuw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dove.
Dove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Leeuw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dove misses with an uppercut. De Leeuw saw that one coming.
De Leeuw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dove's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leeuw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dove. Dove circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Leeuw lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from De Leeuw .
De Leeuw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dove tries to work over De Leeuw 's front leg with a kick but De Leeuw checks it.
Dove throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Leeuw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Leeuw scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Leeuw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dove looks winded!
De Leeuw thumps Dove with a low kick.
Dove misses with a double jab
and Dove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dove tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dove fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leeuw jabs Dove right on the nose. Dove blinks but takes it well.
A head kick from De Leeuw lands but Dove takes it in his stride.
De Leeuw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dove fails to land with a series of punches.
Dove throws a series of punches but De Leeuw moves out of range.
Dove falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling De Leeuw to counter with a crisp jab.
Dove on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Leeuw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dove's calf.
Dove throws a sloppy head kick and De Leeuw moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw scores with a jab to the head.
Dove misses with a two punch combination.
De Leeuw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dove on the side of the head.
De Leeuw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dove's calf.
Dove misses with a combination
and De Leeuw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove needs to keep his hands up - De Leeuw had a free shot at his head there.
De Leeuw thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dove if he has to take too many more of those.
Dove's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Leeuw 's corner calls for a 1-2. De Leeuw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Leeuw is looking to slow Dove down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by De Leeuw .
Dove on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Leeuw . De Leeuw obviously looking to wear him down.
Dove misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Leeuw counters with a straight right hand.
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!
De Leeuw lands a big head kick that sends Dove tumbling to the mat! De Leeuw takes a step backwards and waves Dove back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dove is rocked!
De Leeuw lands with a good body shot.
Dove is still on wobbly legs! Can De Leeuw finish him?
A solid body kick from De Leeuw .
De Leeuw cracks Dove with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Leeuw cracks Dove with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dove falls to his knees and De Leeuw doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando De Leeuw !
An out of breath Nando De Leeuw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigellinus Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleison Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
229 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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27
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tigellinus Satanae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gleison Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Maldonado.
Gleison Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satanae tries to clinch up but Maldonado circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maldonado checks a leg kick.
Maldonado throws a right and a left that Satanae avoids nicely.
Maldonado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satanae throws a low kick, looking for Maldonado's leg but Maldonado calmly moves out of range.
Satanae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldonado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldonado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satanae avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanae moves into the clinch.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Gleison Maldonado has been cut.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae drops Maldonado with a big knee straight up the middle! Maldonado is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Maldonado is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satanae gets a clinch.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Satanae finish him?
Maldonado is pressed against the cage. Satanae pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Maldonado! Two more big strikes from Satanae and Maldonado crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tigellinus Satanae!
Tigellinus Satanae retains his heavyweight title!
Tigellinus Satanae decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey comes to the cage accompanied by Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
174 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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24
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rousey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Rousey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Rousey's front leg but catches the back leg as Rousey tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson lands a head kick!
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Rousey looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range.
Bear Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rousey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rousey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Rousey moves out of range.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rousey counters with a shoot takedown. Stevenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rousey manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Stevenson lands but Rousey takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ronald Rousey has been cut.
Stevenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Rousey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rousey.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
Rousey has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Stevenson with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rousey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rousey jumps guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rousey is trying to pull guard but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Rousey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Rousey ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination.
Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rousey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Rousey blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rousey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stevenson lands with a slapping head kick.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Rousey moves into the clinch.
Stevenson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rousey is trying to pull guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rousey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Rousey avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Rousey just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rousey.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Rousey avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Rousey thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
Rousey tries a low kick but Stevenson avoids it.
Rousey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rousey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevenson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey swings around for an armbar but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rousey's guard.
Rousey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stevenson passes into side control.
Rousey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rousey prevents Stevenson from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rousey tries to kick Stevenson off but Stevenson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stevenson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rousey!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
That's time! Rousey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Rousey ducks under and follows up with a left that Rousey also avoids with ease.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rousey moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Bear Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Rousey moves out of range.
Rousey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rousey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rousey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rousey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson lands a jab to Rousey's midsection.
Rousey moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rousey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rousey thows a body shot but no joy.
Rousey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Rousey tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Rousey's body.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Rousey moves out of range.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Rousey tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rousey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Rousey moves out of range as Stevenson throws a body kick.
Stevenson scores with a one two! Rousey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stevenson throws a front kick aimed at Rousey's knee but Rousey avoids it well.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Rousey ducks down to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Rousey's head but Rousey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rousey has Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Rousey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Rousey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rousey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rousey doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson swings for the body but Rousey moves out of range.
Rousey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rousey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson throws a hook but Rousey avoids it easily.
Rousey misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Rousey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stevenson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rousey seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to improve his position but Rousey is controlling well.
Stevenson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rousey.
Stevenson has a hand on Rousey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rousey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rousey unloads with some shots from mount but Stevenson bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rousey.
Rousey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stevenson is controlling an arm, preventing Rousey from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rousey goes for an armbar but Stevenson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stevenson.
Rousey wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevenson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rousey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevenson tries to stand but Rousey is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bear Stevenson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Rousey closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Rousey pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Rousey has a takedown stuffed.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Bear Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
Stevenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rousey shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rousey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stevenson scores with a nice head shot.
Rousey shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson cracks Rousey with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
so Rousey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ronald Rousey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rousey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Rousey looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bear Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rousey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rousey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevenson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rousey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rousey avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Rousey is looking to wear down Stevenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson jabs Rousey right on the nose. Rousey blinks but takes it well.
Rousey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rousey can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevenson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson is the new welterweight champion!
Bear Stevenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ultimate Fighting Fuel, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Ronald Rousey had this to say: 'My hat's off to the new champion. He fought a great fight and beat me fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up for the new champion!'.
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