PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steffan Stove told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dick
vs
Stove

167 cm
27
132 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

165 cm
32
147 lbs
20 - 9 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Stove!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick misses the shot to the body.
As Dick backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Dick manages to avoid it all.
Stove misses with a left hand
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stove slips under a jab.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Dick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stove's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Stove manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
Stove tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Stove back against the cage.
Stove misses with a body punch.

Stove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dick lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dick.
Dick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dick digs a good body shot into Stove's ribs.
Stove moves away from the strike by Dick.
Stove throws out a counter right but Dick avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dick lands a jab to the head.
Dick misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Dick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stove leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Stove tries a quick counter leg kick but Dick is wise to it.
Stove misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Dick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick shoots and misses
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stove moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Editiny Dick has been cut.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick throws out a loose jab but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stove connects with a looping right hand.
Editiny Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stove's hands.
Stove is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dick.
Dick throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Dick backing up. Dick nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Stove has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stove connects with a solid leg kick.
Stove throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Stove shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.
Stove is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dick.
A jab from Dick misses.
Stove does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Stove misses

and Dick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stove won't be happy with that.

Dick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stove rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dick's guard! Nice work there by Stove!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dick is looking for a triangle but Stove pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stove decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stove misses with a wild combination.
Dick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Dick both land. Nice combination.
Dick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Stove gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Stove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Editiny Dick is winning the standup battle so far.
Dick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dick lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dick.
Stove wants to get back to his feet but Dick is dominant here and he's now got Stove's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stove knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stove for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Stove's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stove trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Stove showing good submission defense here.
Stove can't escape the position.
Stove wants to control his opponent's hands but Dick gets his hands free.

Dick is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stove prevents Dick from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dick is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stove has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dick trying to control.

Stove is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dick gets his way!
Stove tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dick.

Dick is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Dick working for the choke.
Editiny Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stove knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stove for a finish.

Dick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stove defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dick working for a choke but Stove is defending well.

Dick looking for the RNC.

Dick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stove knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stove for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stove wants to control his opponent's hands but Dick gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Editiny Dick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dick fails with the takedown
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dick has his takedown stuffed
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stove looks to land a combination. Dick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dick connects with a body shot that sends Stove's belly button to the back.

Dick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Dick advances position into side control!
Stove stops Dick from passing to mount.
Stove is looking to regain half guard here but Dick keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick tries to move to full mount but Stove actually manages to regain half guard.
Stove wants to get back to full guard.
Dick trying to mount his opponent but Stove defends it.
Dick is working hard here to advance position.
Stove wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick moves into full mount! Stove won't be happy about that!
Dick looking to control but Stove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Dick goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stove is on top in guard.
Dick has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stove has passed into side control.
Dick is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick struggling a bit here.
Dick is looking to regain half guard here but Stove keeps moving and retains side control.
Dick keeping his opponent close.
Dick is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dick struggling a bit here.
Dick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stove wants to get back to full guard.
Dick is pressing down on Stove's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stove is holding on for now.

Dick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stove is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steffan Stove.
I think Stove has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Stove!
Steffan Stove decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Editiny Dick spoke after the fight, saying 'Good match, and now I'll be going back home to my wife whose as usual, has a surprise for me on bed'.