PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker has chosen Raised on Rock as his entrance music. Dean Stevens is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Stevens
vs
Skywalker

176 cm
27
172 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

178 cm
27
175 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Skywalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker digs a good hook to Stevens's body.

Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stevens trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Skywalker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevens lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is working Skywalker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skywalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Skywalker pulls Stevens in to control the position.
Stevens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevens trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevens postures up in Skywalker's guard and throws a big left but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dean Stevens just wasn't active enough.
Stevens misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
Stevens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Stevens scores with a jab.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skywalker. Skywalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Skywalker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Skywalker misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens digs a good hook to Skywalker's body.
Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skywalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skywalker.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skywalker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Skywalker scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevens should have avoided that one.
Stevens throws a head kick but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Stevens is looking to wear down Skywalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skywalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevens loads up on a big right hand but Skywalker slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skywalker.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens wants to slow Skywalker down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skywalker.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Stevens misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Stevens there.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stevens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Stevens throws a hook but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dean Stevens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Skywalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.
Stevens checks a leg kick nicely.
Donk. Skywalker catches Stevens right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Skywalker. That snapped Stevens's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens catches Skywalker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stevens swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Stevens throws a jab when Skywalker was well out of range.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luke Skywalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skywalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skywalker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skywalker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevens can pounce on him.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens punishes Skywalker's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
Stevens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stevens checks a leg kick.
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Stevens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skywalker doesn't seem phased though.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skywalker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevens in his tracks.
Stevens lands a head shot.
Skywalker throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Stevens misses with a straight right.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Stevens.
A leg kick checked by Skywalker.
Stevens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skywalker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stevens scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skywalker scores with a leg kick.
Skywalker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Skywalker.
Skywalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens looks to throw a body kick
and Skywalker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Skywalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens lands a slapping body shot.
Skywalker avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
Stevens misses with a kick to the body
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Skywalker wants to land a leg kick but Stevens is out of range.
Skywalker tried to score with a low kick but Stevens checks it.
Stevens throws a lazy head kick
and Skywalker counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Stevens lands a head kick!
Skywalker slips a jab from Stevens.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skywalker lands a nice hook to Stevens's body. Stevens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Skywalker which made him look bad.
Skywalker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stevens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skywalker needs to keep his hands up - Stevens had a free shot at his head there.
Stevens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevens throws a right hand that misses
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Stevens swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker throws a jab when Stevens was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A clash of legs there as Stevens blocks the low kick.
A big right from Stevens misses.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Stevens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

That kick from Skywalker tenderised Stevens's leg. Stevens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevens checks a low kick from Skywalker.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown but Skywalker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stevens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skywalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skywalker.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Skywalker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a straight right.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skywalker misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to clinch up.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Skywalker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skywalker scores with a jab. Stevens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skywalker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stevens throws a good cross that connects.
Stevens throws a wild body kick that Skywalker sees coming a mile off.
Skywalker blocks the body kick.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skywalker lands with a right hand.
Stevens shoots in for a double leg but Skywalker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skywalker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevens slips under a jab.
Stevens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skywalker throws a hook but Stevens blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skywalker moves away.
Stevens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Skywalker misses the target.

Stevens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skywalker was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Skywalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skywalker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stevens 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.
Stevens tries to roll over but Skywalker keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker trying to mount his opponent but Stevens defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is stalling here. Stevens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skywalker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stevens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Skywalker struggling a bit here.
Stevens trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Stevens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skywalker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stevens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Skywalker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is looking for a sweep.
Stevens taking a breather here.
Stevens working the ground and pound from side control.
Stevens lands an elbow.
Stevens tries to score with some ground and pound. Skywalker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker tries to buck Stevens off but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens trying to control the position but Skywalker is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dean Stevens.
I think Stevens 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dean Stevens!
Dean Stevens gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).