PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jones
vs
Stevenson

190 cm
24
198 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stevenson!
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stevenson really wants to buck Jones off and get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones breaks from Stevenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Jones goes for an armbar but Stevenson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stevenson.
Stevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevenson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Jones shoots in.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Jones looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jones feints and as Stevenson raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevenson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Stevenson in his guard.

Stevenson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a head kick!
Jones looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
Stevenson lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stevenson. That one must have hurt.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson lands a jab-cross combination.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Josh Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.

Jones has managed to clinch.

Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevenson is defending well.
Stevenson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Josh Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson which made him look bad.
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
A good leg kick by Stevenson.
Jones blocks a head kick by Stevenson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cru Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Stevenson lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Josh Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
Jones blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.

Jones has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones presses Stevenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Stevenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stevenson!
Jones 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Jones.

Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stevenson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stevenson and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stevenson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stevenson lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Stevenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Stevenson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a nice head kick!
Jones tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Stevenson lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stevenson.
A solid body kick from Stevenson.
Stevenson is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Stevenson misses with a body kick.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Stevenson lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Stevenson lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Stevenson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevenson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stevenson cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Stevenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Jones shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Cru Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Josh Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Jones down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Stevenson!