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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyrkilla Tapettava acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
10 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Tapettava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Tapettava lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tapettava.
Tapettava thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Tapettava moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tapettava scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stevenson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tapettava scoring well with a low kick there.
Tapettava looking to score a takedown here. Stevenson is defending well but Tapettava drives through and ends up in Stevenson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapettava works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tapettava takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevenson is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tapettava wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Tapettava lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tapettava lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tapettava.
Stevenson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tapettava trying to control from half guard but Stevenson is working away.
Tapettava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tapettava looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stevenson wants to control but Tapettava is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapettava is trying to control. Stevenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevenson wants to improve his position but Tapettava is controlling well.
Tapettava has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Elite MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stevenson is pressing down on Tapettava's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapettava is one step ahead there.
Tapettava wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava landing with the ground and pound.
Stevenson has his hands on Tapettava's head, controlling the position.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Tapettava controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapettava throwing strikes from guard but Stevenson blocks nicely.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tapettava trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tapettava manages to get himself to full guard.
Stevenson stays in close to Tapettava's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Tapettava keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson stands up over Tapettava, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tapettava seems keen to control Stevenson's posture.
Stevenson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tapettava tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A leg kick checked by Stevenson.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Tapettava on that attempt.
Tapettava shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tapettava showed some decent athleticism there.
Stevenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tapettava's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tapettava's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is hanging on to Tapettava's back as he tries to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson not allowing Tapettava to control his hands.
Tapettava tries to break free.
Stevenson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Will Stevenson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tapettava trying to control but not successfully.
Stevenson struggling to land strikes to the head as Tapettava covers up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tapettava covering up well under a series of strikes from Stevenson.
Tapettava wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Tapettava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tapettava.
Tapettava throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stevenson's head.
Tapettava with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tapettava is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyrkilla Tapettava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson throws a push kick but Tapettava slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Tapettava.
Stevenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tapettava gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson.
Tapettava connects with a solid leg kick.
Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tapettava doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body kick.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tapettava sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tapettava lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tapettava lands a head kick. Stevenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stevenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tapettava's sensitive parts.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tapettava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tapettava will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tapettava with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tapettava feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevenson's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapettava gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Tapettava are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stevenson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tapettava's best efforts.
Tapettava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control but Tapettava postures up.
Ground and pound from Tapettava.
Tapettava prevents Stevenson from improving his position.
Stevenson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tapettava.
Tapettava prevents Stevenson from improving his position.
Stevenson is holding on to half guard well.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Tapettava throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevenson gets full guard.
Stevenson is pulling down on Tapettava's head to control his posture.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tapettava.
Tapettava missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tapettava connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava distracts Stevenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stevenson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tapettava wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Tapettava chips away with some ground and pound.
Tapettava lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tapettava is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tapettava passes Stevenson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tapettava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevenson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tapettava trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Tapettava seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapettava trying to pass the guard but Stevenson defending well.
Stevenson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevenson.
Tapettava stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully.
Tapettava throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevenson is trying to control the position but Tapettava postures up.
Tapettava trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tapettava trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tapettava trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapettava preventing the sweep.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tapettava tries to keep at a distance but Stevenson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tapettava trying to stall but Stevenson improves his position.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tapettava tries to break free but Stevenson pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson taking a breather.
Tapettava is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Stevenson on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stevenson lands with a light punch inside.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tapettava avoids it.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut.
Tapettava is looking to control Stevenson's arms but Stevenson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tapettava has his back to the cage.
Stevenson trying to stall but Tapettava improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stevenson throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut.
Tapettava working aggressively here.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Tapettava avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage.
Tapettava looking to stall.
Stevenson stalling the fight.
Stevenson lands with a right to the head.
Tapettava being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Stevenson.
Tapettava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tapettava has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tapettava working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tapettava bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tapettava fails with a takedown attempt.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyrkilla Tapettava.
Tapettava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapettava slips under a jab.
Nyrkilla Tapettava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Tapettava.
Tapettava closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tapettava looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Jab from Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a left and a right that send Tapettava crashing to the mat, dazed. Stevenson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tapettava is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Stevenson.
Tapettava is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Stevenson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tapettava to the canvas! Tapettava doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stevenson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson retains his welterweight title!
Bear Stevenson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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