PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kiely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiely comes into the arena with Mouth For War blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kiely
vs
Stevens

195 cm
32
265 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

191 cm
38
252 lbs
23 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Kiely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Kiely scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevens should have avoided that one.
Kiely swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eddie Kiely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiely scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stevens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Kiely.
Danga de danga de dang - Kiely scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiely swivels and escapes.
Stevens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiely at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely scores with a hook to the body. Stevens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
Kiely lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stevens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiely defends well and Stevens ends up having to push Kiely into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eddie Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stevens.
A punch combination from Kiely misses.

Stevens dives in and scores a takedown into Kiely's guard.
Kiely keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
Kiely not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiely swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kiely is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiely throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiely's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stevens is trying to work for a kimura but Kiely is defending well.
Stevens controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kiely is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevens.
Kiely trying to control from the bottom.

Stevens is working for a kimura but Kiely is defending it quite comfortably.
Kiely won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiely looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kiely is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
Stevens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiely trying to control here.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Stevens is looking for a kimura but Kiely is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Stevens is taking a breather. Kiely says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stevens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kiely has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kiely is trying to control but can't.
Stevens prevents Kiely from improving his position.
Stevens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiely tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Kiely makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiely.
Stevens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Stevens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiely has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stevens lands a few punches from side control.
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 Eddie Kiely will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kiely scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevens misses with an uppercut.
Stevens scores with a nice strike.
Stevens takes one on the button.
Kiely throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Stevens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Kiely is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Kiely defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevens is looking for a kimura here.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevens uses his free foot to push down on Kiely's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kiely.
Kiely wants to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Kiely is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea.

Stevens jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kiely manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Kiely's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kiely is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevens tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Stevens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kiely knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kiely is trying to get back to half guard.

Stevens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiely, who protects the arm well.
Kiely is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
Kiely manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stevens's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.
Kiely manages to get to full guard.
Kiely keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
Kiely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard.

Kiely passes Stevens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kiely prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Stevens has hold of Kiely's hands but Kiely slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stevens gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.

Stevens wants to pass the guard but Kiely is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Kiely looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiely tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Stevens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiely working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kiely throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stevens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiely takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Kiely slips under a jab.
Kiely looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiely leaves Stevens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely leaves Stevens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kiely misses with a double jab.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kiely to counter with a crisp jab.
Eddie Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stevens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Kiely coming out on top.
Eddie Kiely is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Kiely misses.
A left lands for Kiely.
Crunch! Kiely slams his shin into Stevens's torso.
Kiely circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eddie Kiely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiely!
Eddie Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiely as he avoids it easily.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiely tries to avoid it but Stevens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiely to the ground. Kiely escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiely lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevens's head.
Kiely tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely misses with a double jab
and Stevens counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kiely throws a combination that misses
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiely listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Kiely, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Kiely against the cage but Kiely circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiely throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kiely. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiely.
Kiely defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens.
A punch combination from Kiely misses.
Kiely connects with a right hand. Stevens shakes it off.
Kiely misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick
and Kiely counters with a three punch combo that has Stevens backing up. Stevens nods at Kiely to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevens throws an off balance right hand
and Kiely counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiely lands a nice hook to Stevens's body. Stevens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiely is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiely wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiely to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiely connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiely connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Kiely scores with a four punch combination!
Kiely is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Kiely throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.
Kiely throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.
Kiely lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kiely throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Kiely connects with a body shot.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Stevens tries a quick counter leg kick but Kiely is wise to it.
Kiely misses with a looping left.
Stevens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Kiely showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiely 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eddie Kiely!
Eddie Kiely made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You do not deserve to watch me'.