PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Von Rothlesberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rothlesberger comes to the cage accompanied by Waidmanns Heil. Josh Stevenson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Von Rothlesberger
vs
Stevenson

187 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

185 cm
30
185 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Von Rothlesberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Stevenson misses

and Von Rothlesberger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Von Rothlesberger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Rothlesberger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stevenson keeping full guard, as Von Rothlesberger tries to pass.
Von Rothlesberger is working hard here to advance position.
Von Rothlesberger won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Von Rothlesberger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevenson wants to stand and escape but Von Rothlesberger is having none of it.

Stevenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stevenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Rothlesberger has Stevenson pressed against the cage, preventing Stevenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Von Rothlesberger breaks the clinch.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Von Rothlesberger ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Rothlesberger also avoids with ease.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Rothlesberger counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Von Rothlesberger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stevenson keeping full guard, as Von Rothlesberger tries to pass.

Stevenson pushes Von Rothlesberger off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses

and Von Rothlesberger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Rothlesberger postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
Stevenson is looking to stand up but Von Rothlesberger isn't so interested in that idea.
Stevenson looks gassed!

Von Rothlesberger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Von Rothlesberger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Rothlesberger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Rothlesberger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Von Rothlesberger from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Rothlesberger drops back looking for a leg! Stevenson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevenson manages to kick Von Rothlesberger off! Von Rothlesberger jumps back into Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson wants to stand and escape but Von Rothlesberger is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Rothlesberger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Rothlesberger trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Von Rothlesberger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Rothlesberger trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Rothlesberger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevenson wants to stand but Von Rothlesberger is controlling the position.

Von Rothlesberger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Rothlesberger landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four 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.

Von Rothlesberger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Rothlesberger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stevenson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Von Rothlesberger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Rothlesberger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Von Rothlesberger is pushing down on Stevenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stevenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Rothlesberger has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Von Rothlesberger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Von Rothlesberger cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson throws a lazy head kick

and Von Rothlesberger counters with a shoot takedown. Stevenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Rothlesberger is controlling him.

Stevenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Von Rothlesberger manages to break the clinch.
Von Rothlesberger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stevenson misses with a double jab

and Von Rothlesberger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Von Rothlesberger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Von Rothlesberger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Rothlesberger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson is not content to let Von Rothlesberger control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger scoring with punches from side control.

Von Rothlesberger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevenson tries to escape but Von Rothlesberger is in control.

Von Rothlesberger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Von Rothlesberger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevenson, who protects the arm well.
Stevenson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Von Rothlesberger asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason Von Rothlesberger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Von Rothlesberger is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevenson is defending well.

Von Rothlesberger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Rothlesberger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Von Rothlesberger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Stevenson throws Von Rothlesberger to one side and escapes!

Von Rothlesberger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stevenson's half guard.

Von Rothlesberger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stevenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Rothlesberger.

Stevenson has one foot on Von Rothlesberger's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Stevenson misses

and Von Rothlesberger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Von Rothlesberger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Von Rothlesberger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevenson sees it coming and defends easily.

Von Rothlesberger is looking for a kimura but Stevenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Rothlesberger to get the leverage.

Von Rothlesberger is working for a kimura but Stevenson is defending it quite comfortably.

Von Rothlesberger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Von Rothlesberger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevenson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Von Rothlesberger dominated that second round.
That's time! Von Rothlesberger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Von Rothlesberger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Von Rothlesberger seems to be working for a kimura but Stevenson defends the submission attempt.

Von Rothlesberger is working for a kimura but Stevenson is defending it quite comfortably.

Von Rothlesberger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevenson tries to kick Von Rothlesberger off but Von Rothlesberger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Von Rothlesberger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevenson kicks off Von Rothlesberger and gets to his feet.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand

and Von Rothlesberger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Von Rothlesberger is controlling him.
Von Rothlesberger wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Von Rothlesberger is controlling him.

Von Rothlesberger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Von Rothlesberger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Rothlesberger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Rothlesberger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevenson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von Rothlesberger wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
Von Rothlesberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson is looking to stand up but Von Rothlesberger isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Rothlesberger pushing down on Stevenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Von Rothlesberger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Rothlesberger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Von Rothlesberger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevenson's head.
Stevenson is trying to stand.
Stevenson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Von Rothlesberger manages to move to mount!
Von Rothlesberger with the ground and pound from mount.
Stevenson is trying to stand up.

Von Rothlesberger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stevenson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Stevenson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Von Rothlesberger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger raining down shots from the mount!

Von Rothlesberger is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Stevenson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Von Rothlesberger!