The Ultimate Fighter 9 Coverage
by Mike Williams on June 20, 2009
wins by split decision.

Joe Stevenson vs. Nate Diaz

Round one: The fight begins with a takedown by Stevenson right into a Diaz guillatine but gets free to work some ground and pound.  Diaz struggles for an escape or submission attempt but Stevenson is landing punches from the top.  Diaz scores a reversal but he lands in Stevenson's guillatine.  Diaz gets free but Stevenson is back on top.  They get to their feet in the clinch but Diaz elects to take a knee in favor of the Stevenson knees.  The round ends like this in a 10-9 win for Joe "Daddy".

Round two:  Stevenson shoots almost immediately again.  They're twisted in an odd position on the mat then they work to their feet where Stevenson controls the clinch and lands some knees.  Stevenson takes Diaz down again and both fighters display nice ground work.  Stevenson is still mainly in control and he lands knees to the body as they stand again.  Diaz' take down attempt lands him on the bottom yet again.  The action is fast paced as Diaz tries everything to escape but Stevenson  is using his power advantage well.  Stevenson 10-9 again.

Round three: This time Diaz averts the takedown attempt and they clinch against the fence.  Diaz scores a throw and lands in Stevenson's guard.  Stevenson has control of Diaz' head and upper body.  Diaz tries to posture up but gets reversed by Stevenson.  They break free into a standup with less than a minute to go but Stevenson senses victory and goes for takedowns.  The close round ends in a 10-9 for Diaz on FiveKnuckles' card.

Final result: Stevenson wins by unanimous decision.

Chris Lytle vs. Kevin Burns

Round one:  The fighters circle each other and trade occasional big bombs.  Burns lands a nice kick to the body and Lytle returns with an uppercut.  Burns lands a big overhand right then a kick to Lytle's groin.  Lytle recovers and then Burns lands a huge right uppercut that hurts him.  Lytle shoots for a takedown and ties up Burns' legs looking to recover.  Burns lands more big shots before the round ends and wins the round 10-9.

Round two:  Lytle is breathing heavy after the late flurry of round one but he still moves forward and lands a huge right of his own, hurting Burns.  Burns clinches and recovers then they break free to bang some more.  Lytle shoots for a takedown that's averted by Burns and Lytle lands some nice shots on the break.  Lytle is landing shots to Burns' body then sending overhands to the head.  Burns ties Lytle up and lands a knee to the chin but Lytle stalks forward and keeps landing punches.  Burns lands another kick to the groin but they touch gloves as the fight restarts.  Lytle is a bit more active and effective in this round.  Burns appears to be the tired fighter now.  Burns catches Lytle in the groin yet again but no point is deducted.  The fighters trade some dirty boxing as the round ends, this one in favor of Lytle, 10-9.

Round three:  Lytle opens a cut next to Burns' eye with an early right hand but Burns' vision appears to be ok and he's still fighting hard.  They trade blows in the center of the octagon then Lytle lands a huge right but doesn't follow up.  Lytle is pushing the pace with 2 minutes left and Burns doesn't have much left.  Burns shows heart as he lands two nice kicks but Lytle is...

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