PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Joestar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Stephenson
vs
Joestar

162 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quincy Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joestar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Joestar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephenson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Joestar wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joestar throwing strikes from guard but Stephenson blocks nicely.
Stephenson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Joestar dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson struggling a bit here.
Stephenson prevents Joestar from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar working away.
Stephenson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joestar.

Joestar tries for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
Stephenson struggling a bit here.
Stephenson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joestar is controlling him well.
Stephenson wants to control but Joestar postures up.
Joestar scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep.
Joestar is working Stephenson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stephenson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Stephenson is not content to let Joestar control the position.
Stephenson can't do much from the bottom here.
Stephenson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joestar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joestar tries to advance to mount but Stephenson denies him.
Stephenson struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stephenson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Joestar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Joestar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Joestar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Joestar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stephenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.

Joestar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephenson, pushing him back against the cage.
Joestar fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joestar manages to pull guard.
Stephenson won't allow Joestar to get back to his feet.
Stephenson looking to sit in guard and control but Joestar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Joestar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joestar throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joestar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stephenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joestar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Joestar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Joestar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stephenson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joestar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joestar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stephenson's guard.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joestar is one step ahead there.
Stephenson wants to stand up but Joestar is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson keeping moving, preventing Joestar from controlling successfully.
Joestar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar stops Stephenson from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joestar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joseph Joestar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stephenson forces Joestar back against the cage and clinches.

Joestar manages to break the clinch.
Joseph Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Joestar.
Check out the look on Joestar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Joestar looks up at the clock and then as Stephenson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Joestar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson taking a bit of punishment here - Joestar scoring with strikes.

Joestar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stephenson to his feet.
Joestar tests Stephenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Stephenson clinches up with Joestar and pushes him back against the cage.

Joestar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joestar is nestled in close to Stephenson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joseph Joestar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephenson is staying active underneath Joestar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stephenson wants to control but Joestar is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar controlling the action here.
Stephenson moves into full guard.

Stephenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stephenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephenson, not yet.
Stephenson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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.
Joestar is stalling in the full guard.
Joestar pushing down on Stephenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joestar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stephenson gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joestar wants to pass to mount but Stephenson is defending the position.
Stephenson wants to control but Joestar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joestar not doing much here.

Joestar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephenson is just riding it out for now. Joestar eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Joestar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Stephenson.

Joestar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stephenson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stephenson is pushing Joestar's head away, looking to escape. Joestar manages to hold on to the position though.

Joestar stands up and beckons Stephenson to his feet.
Joestar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephenson attempts a counter takedown but Joestar avoids it well and moves away.

Stephenson gets caught napping as Joestar dives in and scores a takedown. Stephenson manages to retain guard.
Stephenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stephenson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephenson is keeping the position for now.
Joestar 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.
Joestar prevents Stephenson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joestar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stephenson working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joestar.
Joestar feints and then cracks Stephenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stephenson down.
Joestar fails to land the takedown.
Quincy Stephenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Joestar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Joestar clinches with his opponent.
Joestar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stephenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stephenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stephenson stops a takedown attempt from Joestar.
The referee calls for Joestar to work.

Joestar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joestar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stephenson!
Joestar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephenson is holding Joestar down, trying to stall.
Stephenson bucks up and tries to throw Joestar off but instead Joestar has got his back!
A lull in the action here.

Joestar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stephenson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stephenson's body.
Stephenson is trying to remain composed but Joestar is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Joestar gets his hands free as Stephenson looks to control.
Stephenson is trying to get back to his feet but Joestar has full control of the position and if anything, Stephenson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joestar softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Joestar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Quincy Stephenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Joestar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Joestar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joestar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Joestar!