PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will DeFrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Stevens acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

DeFrank
vs
Stevens

180 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will DeFrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeFrank looking to score a takedown here. Stevens is defending well but DeFrank drives through and ends up in Stevens's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
DeFrank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

DeFrank has gone for a leg lock! Stevens slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeFrank's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeFrank looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DeFrank wants to improve his position but instead Stevens has moved into half guard.
DeFrank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeFrank tries to get out of the position.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is thwarting DeFrank's attempts to control the position.
Stevens with the ground and pound but DeFrank uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stevens trying to control but DeFrank is working from the bottom.
Stevens chips away with some ground and pound.
DeFrank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but DeFrank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeFrank is trying to keep Stevens in close.
DeFrank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevens wants to control from the top but DeFrank keeps moving.
Stevens being controlled here momentarily.
DeFrank keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Stevens.
DeFrank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeFrank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevens somewhat.
DeFrank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevens.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by DeFrank.

DeFrank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
DeFrank throwing strikes but Stevens manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stevens wants to control but DeFrank is keeping him busy.
Stevens working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stevens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeFrank has escaped the position, nice work there.
DeFrank avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stevens.
DeFrank is looking for a sweep.
Stevens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeFrank struggling a bit here.
DeFrank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Stevens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

DeFrank tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeFrank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevens somewhat.

DeFrank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stevens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeFrank lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DeFrank lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Will DeFrank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeFrank in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stevens gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeFrank slips a nice elbow through Stevens's hands, connecting with Stevens's forehead.
Nice strikes from DeFrank there.
DeFrank lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. DeFrank lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeFrank.
DeFrank looks to land a strike but Stevens avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
DeFrank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeFrank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeFrank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeFrank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeFrank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeFrank trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank landing with the ground and pound.
DeFrank trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
DeFrank cracks Stevens with a solid left hand.
DeFrank has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeFrank lands a couple of digs.
DeFrank wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
DeFrank scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeFrank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens is looking to stand up but DeFrank isn't so interested in that idea.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
DeFrank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing DeFrank from controlling successfully.
DeFrank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeFrank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeFrank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeFrank looking to pass the guard.
DeFrank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DeFrank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeFrank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DeFrank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeFrank lands a couple of elbows.
DeFrank passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeFrank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeFrank scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeFrank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeFrank lands strikes from half guard.
DeFrank wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
DeFrank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeFrank throwing shots but Stevens is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will DeFrank dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stevens looks to land a combination but DeFrank avoids it well.
Stevens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeFrank's head.
Mike Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeFrank just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens checks a leg kick.
Will DeFrank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeFrank throws a body punch but Stevens moves out of range.
DeFrank wants to slow Stevens down by chopping away at his legs.

DeFrank drives through with a takedown into Stevens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeFrank throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
DeFrank landing some decent shots from guard.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevens wants to sweep here but DeFrank controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFrank landing some decent shots from guard.
DeFrank landing some decent shots from guard.
Stevens is looking to stand up but DeFrank isn't so interested in that idea.
DeFrank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeFrank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeFrank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeFrank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeFrank trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank is working Stevens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeFrank stands and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on DeFrank's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeFrank scoring with punches from side control.
DeFrank working the head with strikes.
DeFrank lands some shots froms side control.

Stevens is rocked!
DeFrank is putting a hurting on Stevens here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stevens is still in real trouble! Can DeFrank finish him?
DeFrank connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stevens some visible discomfort.
Stevens is working to avoid the ground and pound but DeFrank connects with a decent elbow.
DeFrank scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Stevens is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and DeFrank can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will DeFrank!