PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Hendi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stevenson's choice of entrance music: XV ft. Pusha T- Awesome. Kim Hendi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hendi
vs
Stevenson

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Hendi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lamar Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendi 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 Hendi off to one side.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendi fails to land the takedown.
Hendi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Hendi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendi avoids it.
Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevenson.
Stevenson has Hendi pressed against the cage, preventing Hendi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevenson trying to control the position but instead, Hendi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stevenson into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendi is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendis head.

Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim Hendi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendi misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Stevenson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stevenson wants to take a breather but Hendi is having none of it.
Stevenson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hendi is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Hendi tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Hendi wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hendi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendi tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
No luck for Hendi with that takedown attempt.
Hendi shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendi as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson shoots for a takedown but Hendi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Hendi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendi is defended easily by Stevenson.
Hendi dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on Hendi's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Hendi misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendi somewhat.
No luck for Hendi with that takedown attempt.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Hendi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Hendi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Stevenson dominated that round.
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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hendi.
Stevenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendi's waist but Hendi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevenson off to one side.
Hendi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevenson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Hendi is having none of it.

Stevenson has closed the distance and engaged Hendi in a clinch.
Hendi wants a takedown but no success here.
Hendi is trying to drag Stevenson to the mat but Stevenson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Hendi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendi is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Hendi has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hendi can't break the clinch.
Stevenson just leaning against Hendi, taking a breather.

Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stevenson clinches up against the cage.
Hendi looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Hendi is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.

Stevenson jumps into guard, dragging Hendi to the mat.
Hendi throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hendi's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!
Stevenson trying to control but Hendi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Hendi pulls Stevenson in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hendi keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.

Hendi uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendi pinned against the cage. Hendi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendi fails with the takedown.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Hendi moves out of range.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevenson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stevenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendi throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Hendi pushes him off.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Hendi pushes him off.
Stevenson dives in and grabs Hendi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hendi pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.

Hendi has Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.

Hendi drags the fight down to the ground.
Stevenson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hendi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stevenson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendi misses with a head shot.
Hendi looking to control but Stevenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hendi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stevenson is trying to escape the mount.
Stevenson tries to hold on but Hendi postures up.
Hendi trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hendi controlling from mount.
Hendi won't let Stevenson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson wants to control but Hendi is having none of it.
Stevenson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hendi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hendi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to improve his position but instead Hendi has taken his back!
Stevenson is trying to stand back up.

Hendi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stevenson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Hendi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lamar Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Stevenson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hendi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Hendi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hendi trying to control.
I really don't envy Stevenson right now.
Hendi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kim Hendi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Despite being in a bad position, Stevenson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Hendi showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Stevenson!
Lamar Stevenson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.