PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanson Stevennson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Dusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Stevennson
vs
Dusk

195 cm
21
259 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hanson Stevennson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucifer Dusk!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevennson throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Dusk stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Stevennson follows into mount!

It looks like Lucifer Dusk has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dusk tries to reverse the position but Stevennson maintains control.
Dusk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Stevennson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Stevennson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dusk circles away quickly and effectively.
Dusk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevennson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dusk looks gassed!
Dusk tries to clinch up.
Stevennson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Dusk gets a takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dusk has eaten all the pies!
Stevennson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dusk decides to stand up.
Dusk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dusk shoots in and drives through. Stevennson sprawls well.

Dusk instigates a clinch.

Dusk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanson Stevennson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevennson misses with a head kick.
Dusk is looking to clinch.
Stevennson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dusk tries to clinch but Stevennson moves out of range.
Dusk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevennson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stevennson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevennson throws a right and a left that Dusk avoids nicely.
Stevennson avoids the head kick by Dusk.
Stevennson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dusk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevennson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dusk somewhat.
Hanson Stevennson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Dusk.
Dusk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Stevennson does no damage.
Stevennson throws a head kick that half lands.
Stevennson blocks a head kick by Dusk.
Stevennson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dusk misses with a head kick.
Stevennson tries a head kick but it misses.

Dusk closes the distance and clinches.
Dusk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dusk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevennson tries to break free but Dusk pushes him back against the cage.
Dusk tries to circle away but Stevennson has him pinned against the cage.

Stevennson breaks from the clinch.

Dusk takes the fight into the clinch.

Stevennson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stevennson does no damage.
Dusk scores with a three punch combo!
Stevennson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dusk tries to clinch there but Stevennson circles away.
Dusk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stevennson scores with a hook to the body. Dusk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Dusk misses.
Dusk misses with a head kick.
Stevennson blocks a head kick by Dusk.
Dusk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevennson throws a sloppy head kick

and Dusk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stevennson's guard now.
Dusk passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dusk prevents Stevennson from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dusk stands up out of the half guard.
Dusk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevennson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dusk circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevennson misses with a head kick.
Dusk tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevennson misses with the combination.

Dusk forces Stevennson back against the cage and clinches.
Dusk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dusk breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Stevennson.
Dusk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevennson.
Dusk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucifer Dusk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Dusk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stevennson misses with a head kick.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevennson but Stevennson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanson Stevennson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dusk blocks a head kick by Stevennson.
Stevennson throws a sloppy head kick

and Dusk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dusk breaks from the clinch.
Stevennson avoids the head kick by Dusk.
Dusk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevennson misses with a double jab.
Dusk avoids the head kick by Stevennson.
A head kick misses from Dusk.
Stevennson lands a high kick!

Dusk closes the distance and pushes Stevennson back into the cage.
Dusk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dusk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevennson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevennson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dusk avoids the head kick by Stevennson.
Stevennson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevennson throws a head kick but Dusk moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dusk.

Dusk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dusk is trying to break the clinch but Stevennson has him pressed against the cage.
Dusk tries to break the clinch but Stevennson is controlling the position.
Dusk wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevennson won't allow it.
Dusk working hard to break the clinch.
Dusk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hanson Stevennson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Dusk.
Dusk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dusk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevennson smiles and moves away.
Stevennson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dusk tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevennson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dusk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevennson is fending him off so far but Dusk persists. Nope, Stevennson circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevennson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dusk.
Hanson Stevennson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevennson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevennson throws a sloppy head kick and Dusk moves out of range easily.
Dusk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevennson throws a series of punches but Dusk moves out of range.
Stevennson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dusk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevennson defends it nicely.
Stevennson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Stevennson.

Dusk darts in and clinches Stevennson up against the cage.
Dusk is trying to force a seperation but Stevennson has the dominant position.
Stevennson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dusk's efforts to push away.
Dusk is trying to force a seperation but Stevennson has the dominant position.
Stevennson tries to circle away but Dusk has him pinned against the cage.
Stevennson is trying to break the clinch but Dusk is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stevennson can't break the clinch.

Dusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevennson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dusk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevennson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevennson lands a high kick!
Stevennson misses with a double jab.
Stevennson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dusk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevennson scores with a head kick.
Stevennson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevennson avoids the head kick by Dusk.
Stevennson throws a nice looking combination but Dusk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dusk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dusk tries to bum rush Stevennson with a series of wild strikes but Stevennson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevennson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevennson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevennson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stevennson duly obliges.
Stevennson throws a head kick that misses.
Hanson Stevennson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevennson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dusk misses with a series of wild punches.

Dusk clinches up against the cage.

Dusk manages to break the clinch.
Stevennson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevennson throws a series of punches but Dusk avoids them all with ease.
Dusk fails with the takedown.
Stevennson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dusk throws a head kick that misses.
Stevennson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dusk's head.
Stevennson lands the left hand.
Stevennson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dusk misses with a looping right.
Stevennson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dusk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dusk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevennson throws a head kick that misses

and Dusk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stevennson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucifer Dusk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Dusk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stevennson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dusk circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevennson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevennson avoids the head kick by Dusk.
Stevennson throws a head kick but Dusk moves out of range.
Dusk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Dusk misses.
Stevennson throws a lazy head kick

and Dusk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevennson won't be happy with that.
Stevennson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dusk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dusk controlling the position.
Stevennson wants to get back to his feet but Dusk drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dusk has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dusk avoids the head kick by Stevennson.
Dusk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevennson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevennson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevennson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevennson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dusk's head.
A punch combination from Stevennson misses.
Dusk shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevennson sprawls well. He's pushed Dusk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanson Stevennson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevennson lands with a kick to the temple. Dusk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dusk fails with the takedown.
Dusk throws a one two combo.
Stevennson throws a right and a left that Dusk avoids nicely.
Stevennson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dusk avoids the head kick by Stevennson.
Stevennson misses with a head kick.
Dusk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevennson misses with a double jab.
Stevennson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dusk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevennson.
No joy there for Stevennson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dusk shoots in and drives through. Stevennson sprawls well.
Hanson Stevennson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Dusk.
Dusk misses with a wild combination.
Stevennson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dusk moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk working hard to break the clinch.
Stevennson tries to break the clinch but Dusk is controlling the position.

Dusk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevennson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevennson throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Dusk does no damage.
Stevennson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevennson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevennson leaves Dusk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevennson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevennson lands a head kick!
Stevennson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stevennson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dusk.
Dusk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Stevennson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevennson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevennson.
Stevennson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dusk throws a head kick that Stevennson semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Stevennson.
Stevennson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dusk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dusk fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Stevennson does no damage.
Stevennson misses with a head kick.
Dusk tries for a takedown but Stevennson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dusk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dusk tries to clinch there but Stevennson circles away.

Dusk drives through and clinches with Stevennson against the cage.
Dusk keeps control of Stevennson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevennson has had enough of the clinch but Dusk keeps him there for the moment.
Stevennson tries to break free but Dusk pushes him back against the cage.
Stevennson working hard to break the clinch.
Dusk misses with a knee strike.
Lucifer Dusk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dusk has had enough of the clinch but Stevennson keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifer Dusk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dusk 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucifer Dusk!