PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antione Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace Stevens has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Acosta
vs
Stevens

220 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antione Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ace Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Acosta moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Acosta keeps him there for the moment.
Acosta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Acosta breaks from the clinch.
Acosta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens throws a low kick but Acosta moves out of range easily.
Acosta tries to counter by clinching up but Stevens breaks away and moves out of range.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Acosta keeps it at a distance.
Acosta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Acosta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Acosta moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Acosta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Acosta rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stevens wants a takedown.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Stevens.
Stevens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Acosta is defending well for now.

Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Acosta moves out of range easily.
Acosta shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
A solid body kick from Acosta.
Acosta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Acosta darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Acosta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stevens uses from the top position.
Acosta keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Acosta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Acosta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Stevens stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Acosta takes the fight into the clinch.
Acosta fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Acosta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Acosta sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Acosta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Acosta.
Acosta stalling.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Acosta breaks the clinch.

Stevens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Acosta's half guard.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Acosta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevens looks winded!
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens works his way into side control.
Stevens trying to control the action but Acosta is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens happy to just control the position for now.
Acosta trying to control but Stevens flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Stevens tries to get the hooks in deep but Acosta pushed the leg off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acosta tries to roll but Stevens sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antione Acosta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Acosta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Acosta tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Acosta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Acosta on that attempt.
Stevens throws a leg kick
and Acosta counters with a nice leg kick.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acosta counters with a right hand to the body.

Acosta clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acosta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
Acosta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Stevens.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Acosta is trying to break free.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.
Acosta stalling in the clinch but Stevens improves position.

Acosta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens misses with a takedown
and Acosta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acosta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and Acosta counters with a left to the body.
Stevens fails with the takedown

and Acosta counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acosta moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.

Acosta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta is looking to clinch.
Acosta is looking to wear down Stevens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Acosta circles away easily
and Acosta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Acosta lands a nice looking body shot.
Acosta shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevens tries to counter with a clinch but Acosta shakes him off and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta tries to clinch up.
Acosta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Acosta tenderised Stevens's leg. Stevens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Acosta is looking to counter the offense by Stevens and move into the clinch.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Ace Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acosta works Stevens's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Acosta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Acosta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Acosta breaks the clinch.

Stevens drives through and clinches with Acosta against the cage.
Acosta stops a takedown attempt from Stevens.

Stevens pulls Acosta into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acosta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Acosta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acosta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antione Acosta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Acosta moves into the clinch.
Acosta slowing the pace effectively.
Acosta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Acosta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Acosta defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Acosta.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Acosta clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
Acosta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stevens to keep the fight standing.

Acosta breaks the clinch.
Stevens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Acosta counters with a nice body kick.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Acosta is avoiding it.
Acosta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Acosta closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Acosta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Stevens.

Acosta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
Stevens has Acosta pressed against the cage, preventing Acosta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but Acosta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Stevens tries to get set, Acosta tries to push him back and clinch up but Stevens manages to avoid the attempt.
Stevens wants to clinch
and Acosta counters with a three punch combo that has Stevens backing up. Stevens nods at Acosta to acknowledge the strikes.
Acosta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Acosta pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
Acosta taking a breather.
Acosta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Acosta sees it coming and moves out of range.

Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens looks to clinch
and Acosta counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stevens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Acosta counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Acosta. Beautiful body shot.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Acosta circles away.
Stevens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acosta.
Acosta misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antione Acosta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acosta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antione Acosta!