PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stevenson (ranked 5083 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen King (ranked 9403 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen King is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stevenson
vs
King

180 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Owen King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson tries to clinch but King is having none of it.

Stevenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
King manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stevenson trying to control from the bottom.
King trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Stevenson is working hard here to advance position.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson is trying to control but can't.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stevenson!
Stevenson has given up his back. Will we see King going for some submissions?
A lull in the action here.
Stevenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
King scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

King is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevenson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevenson for a finish.
Stevenson prevents King from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

King is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

King has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with King on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stevenson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King trying to control.

King is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevenson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevenson for a finish.
King gets his hands free as Stevenson looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking very determined here, making life difficult for King.

King has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've been informed that King has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Stevenson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stevenson covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

King is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stevenson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.

King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

King has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Stevenson is in real trouble here. King gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Stevenson is tapping out! King wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen King!
A relieved looking Owen King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.