PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacky Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zacky Stevenson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bailey
vs
Stevenson

187 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition The PIT INC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zacky Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bailey takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stevenson is wriggling around but Bailey manages to pass to half guard.
Bailey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.
Stevenson trying to hold on to Bailey's head to control him but Bailey postures up.
Bailey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stevenson can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bailey prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
Bailey wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Bailey raining down shots from the mount!
Bailey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevenson is looking to escape.

Stevenson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bailey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson tries to reverse the position but Bailey maintains control.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevenson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bailey has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevenson tries to hold on but Bailey pushes him away.
Bailey prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
Stevenson tries to lock up and control but Bailey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stevenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bailey controlling from the full mount.
Bailey prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Bailey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stevenson can't escape the position.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bailey controlling from mount.
Bailey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bailey breaks from Stevenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bailey landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bailey dominating with strikes here.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Bailey isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevenson is squirming around, avoiding Bailey's attempts to control the action.
Bailey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bailey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bailey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stevenson!
Stevenson working to try and regain half guard.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Bailey tries to control but Stevenson wriggling away.
Stevenson is trying desperately to improve position.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bailey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bailey content just to control the position here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stevenson misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing.
Bob Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevenson leaves Bailey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevenson works over Bailey's head and body with a nice combination.
Bailey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bailey blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bailey.

Bailey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bailey controlling the action here.
Stevenson tries to kick Bailey off but Bailey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bailey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Bailey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zacky Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Bailey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson with a nice cross.
A nice combination there by Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab by Stevenson.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey on the side of the head.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bailey on the side of the head.
Bailey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but Bailey persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bailey.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bailey shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bailey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zacky Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey shoots for a takedown but Stevenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Stevenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bailey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Bailey content to stall in guard here.
Bailey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stevenson for as long as he can get away with.
Stevenson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey postures up.
Bailey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bailey looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bailey manages to get himself to full guard.
Bailey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stevenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling from mount.
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zacky Stevenson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bailey shoots for a takedown but Stevenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stevenson duly obliges.
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Bailey's body. Bailey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevenson catches Bailey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bailey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Bailey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Stevenson sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Stevenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bailey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stevenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bailey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevenson is trying to control the position but Bailey postures up.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Bailey is proving a slippery customer.
Bailey passes into half guard.
Bailey controlling the action here.
Stevenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bailey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bailey's back!
Bailey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stevenson's guard. Nice work there by Bailey.
Stevenson keeping full guard, as Bailey tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bailey is stalling in the full guard.
Bailey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Stevenson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bailey has picked Stevenson up and slammed him! Stevenson can't keep hold of the triangle and Bailey manages to pass to side control!
Bailey moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson is working to get back to half guard.
Bailey lands with some strikes.
Stevenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stevenson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bailey working Stevenson over with strikes here.
Bailey with shots to the head and body - Stevenson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bailey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevenson's face.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zacky Stevenson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bailey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bailey wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Bailey wants to free his trapped foot but Stevenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bob Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Bailey looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevenson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is looking for a sweep.
Stevenson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bailey struggling a bit here.
Stevenson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bailey!
Stevenson trying to control but Bailey is having none of it.
Stevenson wants to take Bailey's back here but Bailey is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bailey tries to hold on but Stevenson postures up.
Bailey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bailey tries to improve his position but instead Stevenson has taken his back!

Bailey showing good submission defense here.
Stevenson is looking to control Bailey but Bailey is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey turns into Stevenson and is now in his guard.

Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Bailey defends easily.
Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bailey is controlling him.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.

Stevenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bailey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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.
Bailey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bailey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Bailey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zacky Stevenson.
I think Stevenson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge William Gold scores the fight for Zacky Stevenson!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Zacky Stevenson!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Zacky Stevenson!

Zacky Stevenson wins by unanimous decision!
Zacky Stevenson is the new middleweight champion!