PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Getstoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matthew Stevenson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stevenson
vs
Getstoned

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Getstoned!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson tries a low kick but Getstoned avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Getstoned's head back.
Stevenson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Getstoned moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Getstoned sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Getstoned misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
Getstoned steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Getstoned looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Stevenson throws a hook but Getstoned avoids it easily.
Stevenson throws out a powerful jab.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Getstoned.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Getstoned misses.
Donk. Stevenson catches Getstoned right on the button with a cross.
Stevenson lands with a cross.

Getstoned has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Getstoned.
Getstoned tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Getstoned misses with a hook.
Getstoned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Getstoned jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Getstoned throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Getstoned takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Getstoned checks a low kick from Stevenson.
Getstoned moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Getstoned looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Getstoned blocks a leg kick.
Getstoned looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Getstoned gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Getstoned moved out of range.
Getstoned throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Getstoned has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Getstoned.
A jab from Stevenson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a nice strike.

Getstoned clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Getstoned is trying to pull guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Getstoned ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Getstoned no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stevenson trying to control but Getstoned is working from the bottom.

Getstoned has his feet on Stevenson's thighs here. He's pushed Stevenson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stevenson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Getstoned!