PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigantor Tremendous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tremendous's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Segertåget - Maskinen. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tremendous
vs
Stevenson

209 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
255 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gigantor Tremendous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tremendous was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.

Stevenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevenson stalling in the clinch.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tremendous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tremendous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevenson prevents it.
Tremendous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tremendous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevenson landing knees to the body.
Tremendous is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Stevenson.

It looks like Gigantor Tremendous has been cut.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stevenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevenson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevenson connects with a knee to the head.
Stevenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Tremendous won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Tremendous won't want to take too many of those.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Stevenson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevenson obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevenson with a knee to the head.
Stevenson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tremendous's defenses.
Stevenson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Stevenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Tremendous won't want to take too many of those.
Stevenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevenson.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Tremendous's ribcage.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tremendous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Stevenson wants the takedown. Tremendous is fighting it off but Stevenson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tremendous's guard against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremendous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tremendous is retaining full guard.
Tremendous keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Tremendous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Tremendous keeps moving.
Stevenson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremendous can't do much from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tremendous shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Tremendous or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigantor Tremendous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Tremendous keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Tremendous is having none of it.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Stevenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Tremendous's ribcage.
Stevenson landing knees to the head.
Stevenson stalls.
Stevenson misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
Stevenson slowing the pace effectively.
Tremendous is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Stevenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tremendous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tremendous.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tremendous is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevenson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gigantor Tremendous's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tremendous closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tremendous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stevenson!
Stevenson taking shots to the head.
Tremendous avoids the attempt from Stevenson to control.

Tremendous has control of Stevenson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stevenson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stevenson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep. Tremendous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson is trying to maintain the position but Tremendous is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremendous tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Stevenson actively working from the bottom here.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevenson.
Tremendous trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tremendous is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tremendous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson wants to clinch

and Tremendous counters with a single leg into guard. Stevenson didn't expect that.
Stevenson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tremendous!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremendous wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stevenson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tremendous is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stevenson scores with punches from the back.

Tremendous fending off the submission attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson avoiding Tremendous 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson keeps control of the position as Tremendous tries to break free.
Stevenson missing with strikes.

Stevenson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tremendous breaks Stevenson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tremendous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tremendous is one step ahead there.
Stevenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson looking to control but Tremendous passes into half guard.
Tremendous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevenson missing with punches from the bottom.
Tremendous trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Tremendous circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigantor Tremendous dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gigantor Tremendous's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tremendous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Tremendous is having none of it.

Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson landing knees to the body.
Stevenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevenson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tremendous in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevenson scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tremendous's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson lands a knee to the body.
Stevenson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevenson landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Stevenson has Tremendous pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevenson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tremendous tumbling to the mat - Stevenson dives into Tremendous's guard.
Stevenson pushes down on Tremendous's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stevenson moves into full mount! Tremendous won't be happy about that!
Tremendous is looking to get to half guard.

Stevenson has hold of Tremendous's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tremendous manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremendous can't escape the position.
Tremendous is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Stevenson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tremendous is looking to improve his position but Stevenson isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevenson with the ground and pound from mount.
Tremendous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tremendous has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stevenson's lack of action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremendous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevenson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevenson's back!
Tremendous lands a shot to the body.
Tremendous gets his hands free as Stevenson looks to control.
I really don't envy Stevenson right now.
Stevenson turns into Tremendous and is now in his guard.
Tremendous has his hands on Stevenson's head, controlling the position.
Tremendous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stevenson trying to control but Tremendous is working from the bottom.

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.

Stevenson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tremendous manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stevenson has Tremendous in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tremendous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tremendous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tremendous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tremendous trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.

Stevenson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tremendous is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Stevenson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tremendous's back instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevenson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29

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