PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Babe Truth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Truth comes to the cage accompanied by Saturday Nights Alright ( For Fighting). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Peter Stevenson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Truth
vs
Stevenson

174 cm
20
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

161 cm
21
147 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Babe Truth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Truth is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.

Stevenson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Truth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Truth's guard.

Stevenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Truth defends it well.

Stevenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Truth trying to control but Stevenson postures 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.
Truth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevenson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truth defending well though.

Stevenson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Truth is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevenson.

That's two 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 seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Truth wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.

Stevenson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Truth was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevenson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Stevenson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Truth dives on top into guard.
Stevenson looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Truth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevenson's guard.

Stevenson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Truth has picked Stevenson up and slammed him! Stevenson can't keep hold of the triangle and Truth manages to pass to side control!
Stevenson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Truth seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Stevenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stevenson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevenson.

Stevenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Truth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Truth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevenson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stevenson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Truth pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Truth wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Truth wants to clinch.
Truth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Stevenson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Truth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stevenson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Truth wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.

Stevenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Truth defends it well.
Stevenson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevenson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Truth is looking to escape.

Stevenson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stevenson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Truth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Stevenson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Truth napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Stevenson swings around for an armbar but Truth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stevenson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Stevenson is looking for a triangle but Truth pushes his legs off easily.

Stevenson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Truth passes into half guard.

Truth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Stevenson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Truth stands up.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Truth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Stevenson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Truth is trying to defend but Stevenson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stevenson throws a strike but Truth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truth keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stevenson thows a big elbow that misses.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stevenson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Truth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stevenson, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Stevenson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Truth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Truth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Stevenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Truth tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Stevenson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stevenson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson prevents Truth from escaping the position.
Stevenson tries to move to mount but Truth blocks the move with his legs.

Stevenson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Truth has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stevenson but great work by Truth.
Stevenson is looking to regain half guard here but Truth keeps moving and retains side control.
Stevenson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Truth is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Truth controlling from mount.
Stevenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevenson regains half guard.

Stevenson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position.

Stevenson actively working from the bottom here.

Stevenson looking for submissions off his back.

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 actively working from the bottom here.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Stevenson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Truth pushes past his half guard into mount!
Babe Truth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

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