|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stevenson (ranked 4270 p4p, 4460 weight class) and Carey Bolden (ranked 478 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
25
168
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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, Frank Stevenson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carey Bolden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bolden.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Bolden drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolden is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevenson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson can't do much from the bottom here.
Bolden tries for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
Stevenson is trying to control Bolden's posture but Bolden avoids it.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stevenson trying to control the action but Bolden is working from the bottom.
Stevenson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolden tries to get to full guard but Stevenson has control of the leg.
Bolden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevenson is working away from the top position though.
Stevenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stevenson content to control rather than advance.
Bolden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevenson fails with the takedown
and Bolden moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolden taking a breather.
Stevenson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stevenson is trying to drag Bolden to the mat but Bolden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Stevenson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolden prevents it.
Stevenson looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stevenson wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Bolden.
Bolden gets control of Stevenson 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bolden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevenson postures up.
Bolden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stevenson trying to control but Bolden is working from the bottom.
Stevenson pushes down on Bolden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Stevenson is trying to work for a kimura but Bolden is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Bolden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bolden misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson .
Stevenson throws a body punch but Bolden moves out of range.
Bolden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolden wants to land a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range.
Carey Bolden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bolden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolden avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolden shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Frank Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Bolden.
Bolden throws a body kick that misses.
Bolden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolden somewhat.
Bolden is breathing heavily.
Bolden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolden throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off.
Bolden fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolden manages to avoid it.
Bolden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bolden did well to prevent Stevenson getting side control.
Bolden kicks off Stevenson and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolden shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Bolden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carey Bolden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson gets tackled into the cage by Bolden. Bolden maintains the clinch.
Bolden letting Stevenson take a breather here.
Stevenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stevenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolden avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolden connects with a knee to the head.
Bolden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevenson has Bolden pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevenson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bolden tumbling to the mat - Stevenson dives into Bolden's guard.
Stevenson forces his way into half guard.
Stevenson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolden is just riding it out for now. Stevenson eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Stevenson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bolden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Bolden is having none of it.
Bolden goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
Bolden tries to clinch but Stevenson moves away
and Stevenson counters with a shoot takedown. Bolden fights it but they end up in guard.
Bolden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bolden is looking to clinch.
Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolden throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson attempts a counter takedown but Bolden avoids it well and moves away.
Bolden shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevenson with a nice cross.
Bolden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Bolden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson drives through with a takedown into Bolden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stevenson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Bolden is keeping the position.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Bolden.
Stevenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolden's guard.
Stevenson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolden is refusing to be controlled, as Stevenson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson slows the pace down in half guard.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Bolden is working from the bottom.
Bolden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stevenson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bolden is squirming around, avoiding Stevenson 's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working the ground and pound effectively.
Stevenson content just to control the position here.
Stevenson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bolden defends it well.
Stevenson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bolden defends it well.
Stevenson has control of Bolden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bolden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stevenson is thwarting Bolden's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Stevenson seems content to control.
Frank Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson prevents Bolden from standing back up.
Stevenson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolden is trying to maintain the position but Stevenson is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevenson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevenson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stevenson !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
