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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaz Yago!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yago dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Yago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Yago moves out of range easily.
Yago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yago works the jab nicely.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Yago drops Stevenson with a big left hand and mounts him. Stevenson is in big trouble!
Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson working to try and regain half guard.
Yago pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Stevenson is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago wants to finish this one by submission but Stevenson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yago.
Stevenson is working to get back to half guard.
Yago avoids the attempt from Stevenson to control.
Yago wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson is holding on tight.
Stevenson regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yago seems to be working for a kimura but Stevenson defends the submission attempt.
Yago is keen to just control but Stevenson is a slippery customer.
Yago is working for a kimura but Stevenson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Yago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevenson trying to hold on to Yago's head to control him but Yago postures up.
Stevenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yago's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stevenson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson tightening his grip on Yago, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yago is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Yago trying to get back to his feet but Stevenson is in full control for now.
Stevenson is riding his opponent, not letting Yago buck him off.
Yago looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yago holding both Stevenson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Yago is covering up but some of the strikes from Stevenson are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Stevenson.
A lull in the action here.
Yago is trying to get back to his feet but Stevenson has full control of the position and if anything, Yago has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Stevenson trying to control.
Stevenson gets his hands free as Yago looks to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Yago's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yago has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Yago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson gets a clinch.
Yago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. Yago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Yago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Yago there.
Kaz Yago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson walks into a left hand.
Kaz Yago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Yago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bear Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Yago.
A short body shot lands from Stevenson as the two fighters clinch.
Stevenson lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a knee to the head.
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.
Yago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Stevenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yago wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Yago being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevenson.
Stevenson gets through Yago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of Yago's head.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Stevenson.
Yago is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Stevenson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stevenson pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yago is trying to pull guard but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Yago.
Stevenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yago's efforts to push away.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevenson lands a 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!
Yago tries to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Stevenson pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevenson landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kaz Yago has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago working aggressively here.
Stevenson lands an uppercut.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow.
Stevenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut.
Yago is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Yago won't want to take too many of those.
Yago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stevenson gets through Yago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson keeps control of Yago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yago is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
A short right from Stevenson.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
Stevenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yago is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson with a knee to the head.
Stevenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yago takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Stevenson.
Good body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yago up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stevenson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Yago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yago gets tackled into the cage by Stevenson. Stevenson maintains the clinch.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
Yago is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson lands a damaging elbow.
Stevenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stevenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson keeps control of Yago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yago tries to pull guard but Stevenson won't allow it.
Stevenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson controlling the action here for a moment.
Stevenson lands a damaging elbow.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevenson scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Yago misses.
Yago misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson moves out of range as Yago strikes.
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Yago.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Yago blocks with his arms.
Bear Stevenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stevenson.
Yago has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Yago is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Stevenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson pushes Yago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson works on Yago's body with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson cracks Yago with a nice body shot.
A short right from Stevenson on the inside.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body.
Yago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Yago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevenson pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yago is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Yago tries to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Stevenson slowing the pace effectively.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson lands a body punch.
Yago is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Stevenson - that landed with a thud.
Stevenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stevenson is working Yago over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yago being controlled against the cage.
Stevenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yago's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Yago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yago is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevenson trying to control but Yago is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Bear Stevenson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yago throws out the jab.
Stevenson rushes Yago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yagos head.
Stevenson misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Stevenson as the two fighters clinch.
Yago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yago fails to pull guard.
Yago is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stevenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Yago won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Yago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
Yago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Yago.
Yago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Yago walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Yago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stevenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaz Yago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stevenson controls the position from side control.
Stevenson scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stevenson is controlling him well.
Bear Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yago seems a little lost for a moment, as Stevenson dominates the positioning.
Stevenson wants to control but Yago is keeping him busy.
Yago struggling a bit here.
Yago tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Stevenson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yago is defending well though. Stevenson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago breaks Stevenson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stevenson wriggles free and stands up.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yago throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Yago pushes him off.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Yago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson scores with a head kick. Yago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yago to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson had his way with Kaz Yago in that round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Yago's cut.
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!
Yago misses the shot to the body.
Yago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yago.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yago misses with a double jab.
Stevenson drives through and clinches with Yago against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stevenson.
Stevenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stevenson lands with a light punch inside.
Yago is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Stevenson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson is leaning against Yago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevenson obliges.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. Yago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yago.
Yago scores with a body shot.
Yago throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Yago is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stevenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevenson keeps control of Yago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevenson is pushing Yago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stevenson lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson with a knee to the head.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Yago.
Stevenson scores with a shoulder strike.
Yago is trying to pull guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stevenson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short left from Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
Stevenson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yago.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bear Stevenson.
The crowd cheers as Yago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson scores with a head kick.
Yago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bear Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stevenson lands a couple of elbows.
Yago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaz Yago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevenson is looking to stand up but Yago won't let him.
Yago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevenson is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yago looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevenson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Bear Stevenson 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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