PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Pattinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Clubbed to Death. Pattinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stevenson
vs
Pattinson

180 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
169 lbs
8 - 6 - 2

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Pattinson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pattinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pattinson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pattinson tries to work over Stevenson's front leg with a kick but Stevenson checks it.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pattinson.
Pattinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stevenson takes a swing at Pattinson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick.
Pattinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pattinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pattinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pattinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Stevenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Pattinson which made him look bad.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Pattinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pattinson misses with a low kick as Stevenson jumps back.
Pattinson lands the left hand.
Stevenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pattinson is fending him off so far but Stevenson persists. Nope, Pattinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Pattinson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Pattinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pattinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stevenson will feel that in the morning.
Pattinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pattinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pattinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Pattinson's shoulder, as Pattinson tries to avoid the shot.
Pattinson motions for Stevenson to come forward. Pattinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pattinson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stevenson's knee momentarily.

Pattinson gets caught napping as Stevenson dives in and scores a takedown. Pattinson manages to retain guard.

Pattinson looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.

Pattinson working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pattinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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

Pattinson 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.
Stevenson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stevenson cracks Pattinson with a big elbow.
Stevenson moves into full mount!
Stevenson working Pattinson over with strikes here.

Stevenson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pattinson is surviving well by controlling Stevenson's body position as best he can.
Stevenson 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.

Stevenson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stevenson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pattinson hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Pattinson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stevenson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stevenson controlling the pace for now.
Stevenson landing shots from mount.
Pattinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stevenson with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pattinson is looking to improve his position but Stevenson isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevenson controlling from the full mount.
Stevenson working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stevenson checks the leg kick.
Stevenson defending well as Pattinson loads up on a big left hand.
Pattinson throws a leg kick but Stevenson moved away.
Pattinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like John Stevenson has been cut.
No joy there for Pattinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pattinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
John Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson has a takedown stuffed.
Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Pattinson slips the punch.
Pattinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pattinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pattinson misses with a leg kick.
Pattinson slips a jab from Stevenson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Stevenson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevenson trying to control from half guard but Pattinson is working away.
Stevenson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pattinson wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pattinson controlling the position well.
John Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pattinson wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stevenson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pattinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stevenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stevenson tries to pass to full mount but Pattinson defends it.

Pattinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pattinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevenson pulls his head out easily.
Stevenson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevenson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stevenson trying to control the pace.
Stevenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevenson lands strikes from half guard.
Stevenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pattinson is staying active underneath Stevenson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stevenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Pattinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Stevenson 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pattinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Pattinson looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.

Stevenson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pattinson, up you get!
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevenson looks for a takedown but Pattinson sprawls well.
Pattinson throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Pattinson.
Pattinson lands a front kick.
Pattinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pattinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pattinson tries to avoid it but Stevenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pattinson to the ground. Pattinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pattinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Pattinson lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Pattinson gets caught napping as Stevenson dives in and scores a takedown. Pattinson manages to retain guard.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pattinson's head.

Pattinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Pattinson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Stevenson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Stevenson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pattinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Pattinson scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson.
Pattinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Pattinson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pattinson duly obliges.

Stevenson gets the takedown into side control.
Stevenson grinds an elbow into Pattinson's temple.
Stevenson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Stevenson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pattinson is looking for a sweep.
Pattinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stevenson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stevenson working away.
Stevenson working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Pattinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pattinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson scoring with punches and elbows.
Stevenson lands some shots froms side control.
Stevenson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pattinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stevenson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson lands an elbow.
Pattinson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stevenson working the ground and pound.
Stevenson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pattinson some visible discomfort.
Pattinson is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it.
Pattinson tries to buck Stevenson off but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson scoring with punches from side control.
Stevenson grinds an elbow into Pattinson's temple.
Stevenson landing a few strikes.
Stevenson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Pattinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevenson scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pattinson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stevenson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pattinson to see if he's OK.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Pattinson is working from the bottom.
Pattinson is pushing Stevenson's head away, looking to escape. Stevenson manages to hold on to the position though.
Pattinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Stevenson.
Pattinson tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Pattinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pattinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Stevenson.
John Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson not doing much here.
Stevenson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Stevenson just wasn't active enough.
Stevenson dives in and grabs Pattinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pattinson pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.
Edward Pattinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Stevenson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stevenson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Stevenson!
John Stevenson thanked the fans post fight for their support.