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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkilla Tapettava (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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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tapettava is looking to chop away at Stevenson's legs.
Tapettava tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stevenson is able to avoid easily.
Tapettava slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tapettava attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Tapettava with the counter takedown but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapettava closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tapettava lands in his opponent's guard.
Tapettava throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapettava with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tapettava is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevenson is on top in guard.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Tapettava keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is in close to Tapettava's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tapettava looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
Stevenson 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.
Tapettava trying to control the position here.
Stevenson prevents Tapettava from getting back to his feet.
Tapettava not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapettava wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapettava wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Tapettava keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tapettava is pulling down on Stevenson's head. It's preventing any offense from Stevenson, at least for the moment.
Tapettava has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stevenson has passed into side control.
Stevenson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapettava keeps working.
Tapettava is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing that Stevenson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tapettava is trying to get back to his feet.
Tapettava is looking to regain half guard here but Stevenson keeps moving and retains side control.
Tapettava is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stevenson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevenson thows a huge punch but Tapettava dodges it nicely.
Stevenson trying to mount his opponent but Tapettava defends it.
Tapettava desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tapettava is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapettava is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stevenson jumps into side control!
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapettava keeps working.
Tapettava tries to bench press Stevenson off him but Stevenson keeps the position.
Tapettava can't do much from the bottom here.
Stevenson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tapettava some visible discomfort.
Tapettava taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tapettava wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson drags him back down.
Tapettava tries to bench press Stevenson off him but Stevenson keeps the position.
Stevenson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapettava keeps working.
The ground and pound from Stevenson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stevenson prevents Tapettava from escaping the position.
Tapettava takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Stevenson.
Tapettava gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapettava is trying to control but Stevenson manages to pass to mount!
Tapettava wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tapettava shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stevenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tapettava scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevenson has hold of Tapettava's hands but Tapettava slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tapettava trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Tapettava keeps him under control.
Stevenson is pressing down on Tapettava's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Tapettava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tapettava.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapettava stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tapettava working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Tapettava is proving a slippery customer.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson controls Tapettava momentarily but Tapettava frees himself.
Tapettava is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.
Tapettava must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapettava is one step ahead there.
Tapettava landing with the ground and pound.
Tapettava trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Tapettava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tapettava throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapettava is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tapettava will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tapettava throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevenson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tapettava throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it.
Stevenson blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tapettava misses.
Tapettava checks a low kick from Stevenson.
Stevenson checks a low kick from Tapettava.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Tapettava's head but Tapettava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tapettava shoots in and gets a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Tapettava throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tapettava's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!
Tapettava is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson prevents Tapettava from getting back to his feet.
Tapettava wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Nyrkilla Tapettava has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tapettava working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tapettava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson cracks Tapettava with a solid left hand.
Tapettava utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tapettava is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson controls Tapettava momentarily but Tapettava frees himself.
Tapettava preventing the sweep.
Tapettava chips away with some ground and pound.
Tapettava stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapettava is one step ahead there.
Tapettava with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapettava throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tapettava throws a leg kick but Stevenson moved away.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Tapettava.
Tapettava throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick.
Stevenson lands a jab.
Tapettava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tapettava misses with a low kick as Stevenson jumps back.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapettava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson checks it well.
Stevenson throws a big counter combination but Tapettava scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stevenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tapettava works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava wants to land a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tapettava scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stevenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tapettava quickly recovers to half guard.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tapettava is looking to improve his position.
Tapettava looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tapettava is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevenson is trying to control. Tapettava wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tapettava is concentrating on defense, preventing Stevenson from advancing position.
Stevenson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control from half guard but Tapettava is working away.
Tapettava trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tapettava keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stevenson is nestled in close to Tapettava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tapettava has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevenson is working away from the top position though.
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tapettava's head.
Tapettava trying to get back to full guard but Stevenson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson dominating with strikes here.
Stevenson unloading with bombs!
Tapettava is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tapettava takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevenson avoids the attempt from Tapettava to control.
Stevenson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tapettava is trying to stand.
Tapettava is looking to improve his position but Stevenson isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevenson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stevenson scoring with strikes but Tapettava is staying in there.
Tapettava is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tapettava is rocked!
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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tapettava is looking to escape.
Tapettava is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tapettava sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stevenson trying to control from half guard but Tapettava is working away.
Tapettava keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tapettava trying to control from the bottom.
Tapettava wants to get back to full guard.
Stevenson winds up and cracks Tapettava with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tapettava's head.
Tapettava is trying to get back to full guard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
As Bear Stevenson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Time for another shot at the title!'.
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