PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr E (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes into the arena with Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers blaring out of the sound system. 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?

Stevenson
vs
E

175 cm
23
182 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr E!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Stevenson or perhaps it was just good defense by E which made him look bad.
Nice shot by E.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevenson is defended easily by E.
Stevenson slips a straight right by E.
E looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
E lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson throws a hook but E avoids it easily.
E uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
A jab from E finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson tries to move into range but E moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
E connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
E connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by E.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Stevenson.
E is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevenson off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
E has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stevenson's body.
Stevenson is keeping busy.
E controls the position.

E tightening his grip on Stevenson, looking for the choke.
Stevenson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if E 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.

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.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position.
E tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stevenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of E's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take E's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes and E wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Stevenson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for E because Stevenson loaded up on that one.
E is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Stevenson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now E is on top in guard.
E trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevenson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

E got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, E has managed to get both his arms back between Stevenson's legs - danger averted.

E gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from E as Stevenson shoots in.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick there by E.
E jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the body
and E counters with a big head kick but Stevenson shrugs it off.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
E lands a slapping body shot.
E scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
E scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
E bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevenson's head.
Nice jab there from E.
E throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevenson needs to keep his hands up - E had a free shot at his head there.
E cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr E dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stevenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Stevenson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
E throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from E.
E throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for E.
Mr E seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
E throws a head kick that Stevenson semi-blocks.
E plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
E moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
E slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Stevenson is rocked!
A left lands for E.
E has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
E ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
E scores with a leg kick.
Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
E has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
E thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.
E chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from E. Stevenson shrugs it off though.
E lands a body shot.
E lands a nice looking body kick.
E fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by E there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for E.
E connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stevenson takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
E lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
E connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as E lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.
E throws a nice outside leg kick.
E fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
E lands with a thumping leg kick.
E scoring well with a low kick there.
E throws a quick inside leg kick.
E lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
E throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
E throws a head kick that Stevenson semi-blocks.
E scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
E feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
E thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
E connects with a single shot there.
Stevenson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
E connects with a jab.
E lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
E defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from E.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and E connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by E!
Nice body kick from E.
A nice inside leg kick there by E. That's going to slow Stevenson down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
E throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice cross by E.
Stevenson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
E lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
E thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.
Stevenson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
E scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for E.
E connects with a looping right hand.
A solid body kick from E.
E buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mr E is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
E throws a one two combo.
E avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
A nice leg kick lands there from E.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
E lands a nice looking body shot.
E throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it.
E goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
E uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stevenson has time to react.
E scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from E.
E throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from E, right into the meat.
E lands with a cross.
Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
E throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Joseph Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
E turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
E thows a body kick. Stevenson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stevenson shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by E. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
E throws a nice outside leg kick.
E lands a right hook to the body.
E throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr E showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A decent looking body kick lands there for E.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
E moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
E turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by E. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
E moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
E scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from E.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
E fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
E scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
E lands with a shot to the body.
E scores with a jab.
E moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for E.
E scores with a spinning back kick!
E lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
E misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
E throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
E lands a really nice looking cross but Stevenson seems unphased.
Stevenson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. E's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
E throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
E lands a head kick!
E closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but E slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
E looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
E moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stevenson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from E. That one must have hurt.
Jab, jab by E - just one landing.
Good leg kick by E there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
E takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
E delivers a nice body kick.
E cracks the inside of Stevenson's front leg.
E lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by E.
E throws a front kick that sends Stevenson stumbling back into the cage.
E lands with a nice body punch.
E scores with a jab to the body.
E lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
E lands with a cross.
Nice body kick from E.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
E buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
E lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
E fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by E.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a takedown. E tries to sprawl out of it but Stevenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. E manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
E keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
E lands a head kick!
E throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
E ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to score with a low kick but E moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
E lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
E lands with a right hand.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from E.
Joseph Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
E jabs at Stevenson's body.
E listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
E blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
E throws a nice inside leg kick.
E throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevenson.
E throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson tries to move into range but E moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for E.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but E was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by E.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr E comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got E 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 William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr E!