PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen System of a Down- Chop Suey as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Joe
vs
Stevenson

178 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Average Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Joe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevenson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Joe dominating with strikes here.
Stevenson is squirming around, avoiding Joe's attempts to control the action.
Stevenson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stevenson is squirming around, avoiding Joe's attempts to control the action.
Stevenson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson blocking the ground and pound.
Joe lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Stevenson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Joe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stevenson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws some wild stikes that Stevenson manages to avoid easily.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Joe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stevenson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stevenson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Joe is working an open guard so Stevenson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnny Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Joe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. Joe knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Average Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Joe tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joe under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny 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.

Stevenson throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson counters with a series of strikes. Joe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joe's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joe doesn't seem phased though.
Joe fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top.
Joe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joe scrambles back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Stevenson.
Joe doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe backs up against the cage.
Stevenson scores with a one two! Joe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Joe is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson cracks Joe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnny Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Average Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.

Joe gets a takedown into half guard.
Average Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe trying to control from Stevenson's half guard. Stevenson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.

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.
Joe is working for takedown but Stevenson is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Joe keeps him there for the moment.
Joe has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Joe won't allow it.
Joe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joe can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Joe keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Joe won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Stevenson 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. This is the final round!

Stevenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joe dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Stevenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joe.
Stevenson scores with a nice head shot.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Stevenson works Joe's body with a nice hook.
Stevenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson lands a jab to Joe's midsection.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevenson works the jab nicely.
Stevenson throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Joe backpedaling.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Average Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson feints a jab promting Joe to slip. Stevenson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Joe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl out of it but Joe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson which made him look bad.
Stevenson scores with a nice head shot.
Stevenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Stevenson kicks Joe off and gets back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Joe shoots in.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Average Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Stevenson!
Johnny Stevenson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.