PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ayce Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Money
vs
Stevens

180 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Nice elbows
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayce Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Money is looking to chop away at Stevens's legs.
Money blocks a jab.
Money lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stevens takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Money there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Money closes the distance and clinches.

Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Money slips a straight right by Stevens.
Money moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevens missing with a left hand there. Money was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Money feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Money changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Money stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Money moves away from the strike by Stevens.

Money looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stevens!
Money is breathing heavily.
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 keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Money trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stevens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Money wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money wants to stand and escape but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Stevens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Money gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Stevens tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money wants to get back to his feet.

Stevens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Money has escaped the position, nice work there.

Stevens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Money is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Money bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Money moves out of range of the strikes.
Money throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stevens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Money can pounce on him.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Money looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stevens looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Money postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Money's guard.
Stevens won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Stevens advances to half guard.

Stevens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Money tries to kick Stevens off but Stevens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Stevens is trying to work for a kimura but Money is defending well.
Money wants to get back to his feet.

Stevens is looking for a kimura here.

Stevens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Money doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stevens.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Money is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Money tries to reverse the position but Stevens maintains control.

Stevens working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Stevens jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Money manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Money wants to get back to his feet but Stevens drags him back down.

Stevens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Money is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Money gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Money pushes Stevens off and gets back to his feet.
Stevens missing with a left hand there. Money was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Money.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Money has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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 Ayce Money will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Money pushes Stevens away with a front kick.
Stevens waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Money.
Money moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Money misses with a body kick.
Money throws a wild body kick that Stevens sees coming a mile off.
Stevens misses with a hook.
Stevens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billy Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Money moved out of range nicely.
Money throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Stevens - just one landing.
Money takes one on the button.

Stevens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Stevens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Money scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevens is breathing heavily.

Money stands up and waves to Stevens to follow him.
Billy Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Money fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.

Money forces Stevens back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Money is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stevens can't fight it off and eventually Money manages to take the fight to the floor. Stevens looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Money wants to stand but Stevens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Money doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Money manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Money gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stevens closes the distance but Money moves to the side

and Money decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevens's guard.
Money wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Money slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Money gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Money decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Money wants to stand but Stevens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevens working for a triangle but Money defends it easily.
Money working some strikes from top position.

It looks like Billy Stevens has been cut.
Money postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Money postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it.

Stevens looking for a guillotine here but Money defends easily.

Money avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Stevens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Money wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Money is really struggling to control Stevens but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens pushes a forearm under Money's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Money is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Stevens!