PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Will (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will has chosen Cheeseburger In Paradise as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stevenson
vs
Will

186 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
27
200 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeffrey Will!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Will shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Will's ribs.
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
Will 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.
Will's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Will's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Will's defenses.
Will tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Will keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Will should have avoided that one.

Will closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stevenson did well to prevent Will getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Will thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevenson's head.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Will keeps him under control.
Will 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Will stands up and beckons Stevenson to join him on the feet.
Stevenson lands a really nice looking cross but Will seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Stevenson.
Will takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
George Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Will walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a jab.
Will on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Will tries to clinch up.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevenson lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Will takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stevenson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevenson misses the jab.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stevenson scores with a jab.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Will ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Will shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevenson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Will on the side of the head.
Will jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Will moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Will.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Will moves away and avoids it.
Will tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
Will shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stevenson misses the target.
George Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Will.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Will's head.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Will closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Will wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Will postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Will passes Stevenson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Will 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 wants to control but Will is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
Will scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Will has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Will not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Will thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Will 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.
Will throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevenson is trying to control but can't.

Will is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevenson sees it coming and defends easily.
Will 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Stevenson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Will tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Will closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Will pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Will fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Stevenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Will takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Stevenson throws out a powerful jab.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stevenson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Will shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson swings for the body but Will moves out of range.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Will's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Will blocks the leg kick.
Will with the counter takedown but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Will closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will is looking to clinch.
Stevenson catches Will with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Will wants to clinch but Stevenson slips to the side
and Stevenson counters with a left to the body.
Stevenson leaves Will with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
George Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Will.
Will shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Will's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Will is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Stevenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Will.
Will has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Will walks into a left hand.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Will's ribs.
Stevenson 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.
Will drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stevenson defends it well.
A left lands for Stevenson.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevenson enables Will to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevenson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will throws a big right hand that misses.
Will is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.
Stevenson has Will pulled in close to control his posture.
Will trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stevenson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Will can do to turn this around?
Will doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Jab from Stevenson.

Will bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Will has control of an arm but Stevenson manages to advance to Will's back!
I would not like to be Will right now.
Will breaks Stevenson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will throws a big right hand that misses.
Will wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
Stevenson managing to control the position.
Will passes Stevenson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Will lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Will takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Stevenson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Will shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Will gets slowly back to his feet.
Will tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson cracks Will with a right hand to the side of the head.
Will tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Will didn't see that one coming.
Will has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Will's head.
Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Will doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
Will shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
George Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Will.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will tries to clinch but Stevenson moves away
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Will closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stevenson did well to prevent Will getting side control.
Will takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will thows a huge punch but Stevenson dodges it nicely.
Will 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.
Jeffrey Will has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stevenson wants to control but Will is keeping busy.
Stevenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Will wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
Will throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Will landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Will lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevenson tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Will lands a nice short elbow.
Will sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though.
Will lands with a punch from half guard.
Will looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Will throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Will working the head and body with strikes.
Stevenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Will.
Stevenson is refusing to be controlled, as Will sits in half guard.

Will postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stevenson to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but Will persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Will.
Jeffrey Will has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Will walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Will misses with the combination.
Stevenson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Will back to the cage. Stevenson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
George Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stevenson duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Will drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevenson lands a head shot.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Will takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Will.
Jeffrey Will is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Will's head.
Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top.
Will avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Stevenson scores with a hook.
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Will with an uppercut!
Will misses with an attempted mid kick.
Will throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
George Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Will's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevenson, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Stevenson!