PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chillum comes to the cage accompanied by High Hopes - Pink Floyd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chillum
vs
Stevens

179 cm
31
179 lbs
30 - 12 - 0

176 cm
31
175 lbs
31 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chillum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chillum tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chillum looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Chillum avoids a kick to the body.
Chillum throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Stevens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stevens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chillum lands with a nice body punch.
Chillum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chillum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chillum misses the jab.
Chillum misses with a series of wild punches.
Chillum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Stevens misses
and Chillum counters with a body kick that stops Stevens in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chillum misses with a leg kick.
Stevens lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Doc Chillum has been cut.
Stevens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens slips under a jab from Chillum.
We've been informed that Stevens has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stevens cracks Chillum with an open hand slap.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Chillum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevens jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chillum.
Chillum avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Chillum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut

and Chillum counters by moving into the clinch.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Chillum controls the action.
Stevens wants to break free but Chillum has control.
Chillum throws a head punch that misses.
Chillum tries a body shot but Stevens blocks it.
Chillum trying to land knees to the body.
Chillum lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chillum misses with a body punch.
Chillum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevens dodges an elbow strike from Chillum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
Nice body punch from Chillum.

Stevens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chillum manages to get back to half guard.
Stevens not doing much here.
Stevens throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chillum to regain full guard.
Stevens is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chillum looking for a sweep. Not yet Chillum, not yet.
Chillum wants to stand and escape but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens landing with the ground and pound.
Chillum has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chillum keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stevens manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chillum trying to control from the bottom.
Stevens is keen to just control but Chillum is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chillum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chillum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Stevens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doc Chillum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chillum looks to land a body kick but Stevens moved away.
Stevens lands a nice hook to Chillum's body. Chillum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chillum swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Chillum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevens counters with a leg kick.
Stevens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stevens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chillum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chillum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
Chillum swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Chillum throws a leg kick but Stevens checks it.
Stevens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chillum rather than just go for the knockout.
Stevens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stevens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chillum's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chillum.
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Chillum saw that one coming.
Chillum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chillum jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chillum scores with a jab. Stevens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chillum closes the distance but Stevens moves to the side
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Chillum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stevens works Chillum's body with a nice hook.
Stevens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chillum.
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!

Stevens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chillum has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chillum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chillum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chillum throws an elbow but it misses.
Chillum prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stevens.
Chillum trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chillum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stevens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chillum has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Chillum has him pressed against the cage.
Doc Chillum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Stevens.
A hook to the body from Stevens.
Chillum prevents the takedown attempt.
Chillum prevents a body shot from Stevens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chillum backwards.

Chillum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Chillum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Chillum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Chillum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chillum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stevens. That one must have hurt.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chillum misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chillum throws out the jab.
Dean Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chillum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chillum misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Stevens with that takedown attempt.
Stevens misses with a hook. Chillum ducked under it nicely.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevens lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens misses with a body kick.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chillum moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Stevens.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doc Chillum's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stevens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chillum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chillum just misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum wants to slow Stevens down by chopping away at his legs.
Stevens lands with a good body shot.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body. Chillum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chillum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens goes for a double leg but Chillum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chillum continues to drive forward.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chillum misses with a body punch.
Chillum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stevens takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Doc Chillum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chillum has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Stevens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Stevens - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stevens avoids a wild elbow strike from Chillum.
Stevens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chillum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doc Chillum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Stevens.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chillum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chillum clobbers Stevens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick.
Chillum avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens throws a front kick aimed at Chillum's knee but Chillum avoids it well.
Doc Chillum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevens.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chillum moves away.
Stevens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chillum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Stevens scores with a decent looking hook.
Chillum throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
Stevens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chillum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stevens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chillum thinking.
Stevens lands with a good body shot.
Stevens throws a body punch but Chillum moves out of range.
Stevens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevens lands the left hand.
Chillum slips a jab from Stevens.
Chillum throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chillum's sensitive parts.
Chillum avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Chillum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Chillum moved away.
Stevens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chillum on the side of the head.

Chillum moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chillum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevens blocks a body shot from Chillum.
Chillum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chillum works on Stevens's body with a couple of short punches.
Chillum throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chillum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chillum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stevens digs a right hand into Chillum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chillum's gas tank.
Chillum struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevens controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chillum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevens's elbow.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
Chillum tries a body shot but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens avoids the elbow strike from Chillum, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Stevens breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Stevens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chillum doesn't seem phased though.
Stevens throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dean Stevens.
I've got Stevens 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dean Stevens!
Dean Stevens very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.