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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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174 lbs
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168 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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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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energy
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hype
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pop
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