PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winfield comes to the cage accompanied by Pulp Fiction Theme. Jon Stevenson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Winfield
vs
Stevenson

189 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

195 cm
29
220 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Winfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson misses with a double jab

and Winfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Winfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winfield has managed to get both his arms back between Stevenson's legs - danger averted.
Winfield postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Winfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Winfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stevenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winfield throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Winfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Winfield, not yet.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Winfield is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stevenson is striking off his back. Winfield thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Winfield working the head and body with strikes.
Stevenson is controlling Winfield's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Winfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winfield thows a huge punch but Stevenson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winfield throwing shots but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Stevenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winfield wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Winfield keeps him under control.
Winfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep. Winfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson has hold of Winfield's hands but Winfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winfield throwing shots but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winfield.
Winfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though.
Stevenson controlling the position for now.
Winfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Winfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson is trying to stand back up but Winfield is controlling him
Winfield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winfield 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.
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.
Winfield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stevenson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Stevenson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winfield is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stevenson.
Stevenson taking a bit of punishment here - Winfield scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winfield working the body and head with strikes.
Stevenson taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winfield cracks Stevenson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stevenson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Winfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Winfield landing strikes.
Winfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
Stevenson is trying to buck Winfield off.
Stevenson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Winfield drops an elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Winfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winfield lands strikes from half guard.
Winfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winfield looks to land a strike but Stevenson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Winfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winfield manages to avoid it.
Winfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Winfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Winfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson connects with a single shot there.
Winfield moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Winfield.
Winfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winfield thinking.
Winfield shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Winfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Winfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Winfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winfield throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Stevenson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stevenson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Winfield swings away with a body shot that misses

and Stevenson counters with a crisp one two that drops Winfield! Stevenson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Winfield to his feet! Winfield is in big trouble!

Winfield is rocked!

Winfield shoots in and gets a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Oh Winfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winfield seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Winfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
Winfield prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Winfield postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Winfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Winfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winfield off to one side.

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

Stevenson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Winfield off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jon Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winfield.

Winfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Winfield is looking to pass Stevenson's guard but actually Stevenson recovers to full guard.
Winfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winfield stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevenson tries to strike from the bottom.

Stevenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winfield passes Stevenson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winfield 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stevenson trying to hold on to Winfield's head to control him but Winfield postures up.
Winfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winfield looks to land a strike but Stevenson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Winfield postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Stevenson working the head and body with strikes.
Stevenson prevents Winfield from improving his position.
Winfield trying to control from the bottom.
Winfield taking some punishment here, with Stevenson in his half guard.
Stevenson wants to control but Winfield is keeping him busy.
Winfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevenson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevenson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Winfield throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Stevenson feints a jab promting Winfield to slip. Stevenson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Winfield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson.
Winfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Winfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Winfield has wrist control.
Stevenson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jules Winfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevenson's guard.

Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winfield wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winfield preventing the sweep.
Winfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winfield working some strikes from top position.
Winfield is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winfield wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Winfield postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Winfield throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Winfield keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winfield looking to control.
Winfield throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winfield keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winfield is on top in guard.

Stevenson pulls Winfield in to control the position.
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevenson has momentary wrist control but Winfield slips an elbow through the middle.

Stevenson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winfield distracts Stevenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.

Stevenson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winfield defends it easily.
Winfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winfield works over Stevenson with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Winfield from controlling successfully.

Stevenson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Winfield from controlling successfully.
Winfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Winfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Winfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Winfield trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Winfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Winfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Winfield!
A very excited looking Jules Winfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.