PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Kapaldi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stevenson
vs
Kapaldi

167 cm
19
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

158 cm
19
143 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Kapaldi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapaldi swings widly with a right hand
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Kapaldi misses with a left hand
and Stevenson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kapaldi's knee momentarily.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson misses with a body shot

and Kapaldi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kapaldi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kapaldi won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson is trying to control the position but Kapaldi postures up.
Kapaldi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kapaldi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Kapaldi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson is trying to keep Kapaldi in close.
Kapaldi throwing strikes from guard but Stevenson blocks nicely.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kapaldi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kapaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kapaldi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kapaldi throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kapaldi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stevenson holds on and takes a little breather.
Kapaldi landing some decent shots from guard.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kapaldi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kapaldi postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapaldi throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kapaldi is one step ahead there.
Kapaldi trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kapaldi.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kapaldi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kapaldi looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kapaldi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kapaldi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kapaldi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kapaldi's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because DeAndre Stevenson just wasn't active enough.
Stevenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kapaldi checks a leg kick.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kapaldi cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Kapaldi defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Kapaldi throws a sloppy body shot
and Stevenson counters with a good low kick that Kapaldi was not able to check.
Kapaldi moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Kapaldi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Kapaldi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a hook

and Kapaldi counters with a single leg into guard. Stevenson didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kapaldi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kapaldi trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Kapaldi lands a couple of digs.
Kapaldi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kapaldi postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Kapaldi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kapaldi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kapaldi throwing strikes but missing.
Kapaldi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kapaldi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Kapaldi is controlling him.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
Stevenson has Kapaldi pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of DeAndre Stevenson.
Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Kapaldi cracks Stevenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Stevenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kapaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.

Stevenson is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi lands an uppercut, right on the button! Stevenson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Kapaldi!
A relieved looking Pedro Kapaldi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.