PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beans comes to the cage accompanied by When the Man Comes Around - Johnny Cash. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Beans
vs
Stevenson

175 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Non-Stop Nutrition
Non-Stop Nutrition

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Beans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson looks for the body kick but Beans saw that one coming.
Beans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Beans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevenson momentarily.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beans as he avoids it easily.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beans.

Beans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevenson taking some punishment here, with Beans in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stevenson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevenson is staying active underneath Beans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beans drops an elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Beans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Beans keeps him under control.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beans is nestled in close to Stevenson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stevenson is in trouble now - Beans has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beans wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Beans isn't that keen on the idea.
Beans cracks Stevenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stevenson tries to hold on but Beans postures up.
Beans lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Beans.
Beans 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 looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stevenson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Beans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beans looking to finish Stevenson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stevenson!
Beans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevenson is looking to escape.
BOOM! Beans connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beans landing strikes from the mount.
Beans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Stevenson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beans lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beans lands a heavy elbow.
Beans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beans with a couple of short strikes.
Stevenson tries to hold on but Beans pushes him away.
Beans working Stevenson over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Beans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Beans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beans cracks Stevenson with a big elbow.
Beans cracks Stevenson with a big elbow.
Stevenson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Beans working the ground and pound.
Beans scoring with punches and elbows.
Beans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Beans is working Stevenson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Beans controlling from side mount.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beans working the ground and pound from side control.
Beans lands an elbow.
Beans cracks Stevenson with a big elbow.
Stevenson taking a bit of punishment here - Beans scoring with strikes.
Beans working the body and head with strikes.
Beans creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stevenson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beans working the body and head with strikes.
Stevenson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beans works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stevenson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Beans lands a decent elbow from side control.
Beans trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Beans lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Beans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stevenson some visible discomfort.
Stevenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stevenson to see if he's OK.
Beans is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stevenson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Beans is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevenson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beans working the ground and pound.
Beans taking a break here but Stevenson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Beans passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stevenson to see if he's OK.
Beans trying to control the position but Stevenson is working away.
Stevenson taking a bit of punishment here - Beans scoring with strikes.
Beans wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beans looks up at the clock and then as Stevenson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beans smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stevenson seems a little lost for a moment, as Beans dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Beans dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Beans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Beans needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.

Beans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beans wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
Beans is stalling in the full guard.
Beans trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Beans throws a big right hand that misses.
Beans thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson keeping full guard, as Beans tries to pass.
Beans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beans tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beans connects with a couple of short punches.
Beans lands a couple of elbows.
Beans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Beans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beans trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Beans is controlling him.
Beans trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Beans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Beans scoring with some ground and pound.

Beans gets to his feet. Stevenson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beans has a takedown stuffed.

Beans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stevenson!
Beans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Michael Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Beans.
Beans lands with some strikes.
Beans looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Beans scoring with strikes but Stevenson is staying in there.
Beans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
The referee warns Stevenson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beans dominating with strikes here.
Beans trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Beans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beans, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Beans!