PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between IC Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Weiner
vs
Stevenson

176 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, IC Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiner closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Weiner pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Weiner misses with a double jab.

Stevenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevenson landing knees to the body.
Stevenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Stevenson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weiner is working for takedown but Stevenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stevenson misses with a knee to the head.
Stevenson prevents Weiner from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stevenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Weiner avoids the damage to the body.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Weiner blocks with his arms.
Stevenson lands an elbow inside.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Weiner's ribcage.
Stevenson landing knees to the head.
Weiner has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IC Weiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson taking a breather.
Stevenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Weiner blocks with his arms.
Weiner dodges an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Weiner avoids the elbow strike from Stevenson, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner is trying to break free.
Weiner blocks the elbow strike.
Stevenson throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stevenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weiner's brow.
Weiner fails to pull guard.
Stevenson misses with an elbow strike.
Stevenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weiner.
Weiner blocks an elbow strike.
Weiner dodges an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Weiner avoiding damage as Stevenson throws knees to the body.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Weiner dodges an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Weiner has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but Weiner blocks it.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weiner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weiner has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Weiner's ribcage.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Weiner blocks with his arms.
Stevenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weiner wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevenson won't allow it.

Weiner manages to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to stand up but Weiner won't let him.

Weiner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.

Weiner has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though.
Weiner has a closed guard, preventing Stevenson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Weiner circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Weiner is having none of it.
Weiner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Weiner circles away.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Weiner fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Weiner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weiner misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Weiner circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Weiner fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Weiner is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Weiner shoots in.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Weiner moves out of range.
Weiner misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Weiner gets the takedown into side control.

Weiner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stevenson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Weiner but great work by Stevenson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiner is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it.
Weiner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Weiner shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Stevenson pushes Weiner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Weiner shoots in but no luck this time.
Weiner misses with a few strikes there.
IC Weiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiner fails to land the takedown.
Weiner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weiner off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IC Weiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weiner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weiner shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Weiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weiner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Weiner. Weiner gets slowly back to his feet.
Weiner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Weiner circles away.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Weiner keeps it at a distance.

Stevenson feints and as Weiner raises his hands in defense, Stevenson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Stevenson stands up and waves to Weiner to follow him.
A shot to de liver by Weiner. Beautiful body shot.
Weiner misses with a takedown

and Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevenson misses with a knee to the head.
Weiner is working for takedown but Stevenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stevenson throws a knee to the head but misses.

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

Weiner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stevenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stevenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stevenson!
Weiner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson controlling the pace.
Weiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner is pressing down on Stevenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Stevenson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Weiner with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow.
Weiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stevenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Stevenson.
Stevenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Weiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weiner with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weiner won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiner is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weiner keeps working.
Stevenson working away.
Weiner tries to improve position but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Weiner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevenson seems keen to control Weiner's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Stevenson 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!

Stevenson gets a clinch.
Stevenson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stevenson lands an elbow just above Weiner 's eye.
Stevenson misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson connects with a knee to the head.
Stevenson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stevenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Weiner avoids the damage to the body.
Stevenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Weiner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weiner's face.
Weiner takes an elbow to the temple.
Stevenson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stevenson trying to land knees to the body.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weiner tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson landing knees to the body.
Stevenson misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson prevents Weiner from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weiner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Weiner's ribcage.
Stevenson scores a nice knee to the body.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weiner dodges an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Stevenson controlling the action here for a moment.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weiner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weiner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
Stevenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevenson landing knees to the head.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weiner tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IC Weiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson misses with a knee strike.
Weiner goes for a takedown attempt but Stevenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
IC Weiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Weiner is having none of it.
Weiner with a poor takedown

and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch.
Weiner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weiner blocks it with crossed arms.
Ricky Stevenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weiner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevenson lands an elbow that stopped Weiner in his tracks for a moment.
Stevenson lands an elbow just above Weiner 's eye.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Weiner blocks with his arms.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stevenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Weiner avoids the damage to the body.
Weiner tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weiner tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weiner blocks an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but Weiner blocks it.
Stevenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weiner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weiner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevenson scores a nice knee to the body.
Weiner fails to pull guard.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
Stevenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevenson connects with a knee to the head.
Weiner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Weiner blocks with his arms.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Stevenson.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weiner has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson connects with a knee to the head.
Weiner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Weiner decides to pull guard.
Weiner wants to hit a switch here but Stevenson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Weiner there!
Weiner is trying to reverse the position but instead Stevenson has taken his back - oops!
Stevenson controlling well, preventing Weiner from escaping the position.
Weiner is working hard here to advance position.
Weiner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weiner working to try and regain half guard.
IC Weiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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