PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Datass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Datass
vs
Stephens

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
27
153 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Datass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stephens tries to clinch but Datass is having none of it.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stephens shoots in and drives through. Datass sprawls well.
Datass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stephens pinned against the cage. Stephens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Datass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Datass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Datass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Peter Datass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stephens or perhaps it was just good defense by Datass, which made it look bad.
Datass attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Datass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Datass lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Datass gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Datass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Datass tries to clinch up
and Stephens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - Datass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stephens digs a good body shot into Datass's ribs.
Datass wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Stephens feints the counter takedown.
Stephens throws a push kick but Datass slaps the foot to one side.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Datass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens fails with the takedown

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

Stephens explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datass circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

Stephens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Datass off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Samuel Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Datass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stephens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Datasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens prevents the takedown attempt.
Stephens prevents Datass from breaking the clinch.

Datass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens tests Datass's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datass.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stephens! But no joy.
Datass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Datass wants it to stay on the feet.
Datass is looking for a counter combo.
Datass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datass fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stephens just manages to avoid it.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Datass, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Datass against the cage but Datass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Datass avoids it really well and circles away.

Stephens moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Stephens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Datass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Datass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Stephens.
Datass tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens scores with a leg kick.
Peter Datass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stephens clinches up with Datass and pushes him back against the cage.

Stephens jumps guard and drags Datass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Datass stays in close to Stephens's body and controls the position.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Datass from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens tries to strike from the bottom.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Datass from controlling successfully.
Stephens trying to keep a closed guard but Datass is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Datass is one step ahead there.
Datass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Datass with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens.
Datass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Datass misses with a double jab
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Datass is looking for a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Stephens as Datass shoots in.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Datass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Datass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Datass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens lands a hook that snaps the head of Datass backwards.
Stephens lands a good knee to the midsection. Datass won't want to take too many of those.

Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datass doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.

Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens working Datass over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens blocking some punches.
Datass goes for a takedown attempt but Stephens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Datass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Datass's efforts to push away.
Datass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Datass down to the mat. Datass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Datass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stephens.
Stephens connects with a looping right hand.
Datass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Datass leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Datass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stephens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Datass defends well and Stephens ends up having to push Datass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samuel Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephens moves out of range of the strikes.
Datass leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Datass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Datass tries for a takedown but Stephens manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datass pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. Datass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephens down to the mat. Stephens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stephens rushes Datass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Datass tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stephens prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Datass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stephens.
Datass is trying to break the clinch but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.
Stephens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Datass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stephens is pushing Datass up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stephens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Datass's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Datass breaks the clinch.
Stephens has a takedown stuffed.
Stephens with a poor takedown
and Datass counters with a slapping leg kick.
Datass looks to land a body kick but Stephens moved away.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Datass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens lands a nice hook to Datass's body. Datass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Datass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass tries to clinch

and Stephens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Datass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Datass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.

Stephens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Datass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Datass tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass stays in close to Stephens's body and controls the position.
Stephens wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Datass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peter Datass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Datass wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Stephens.
Well Stephens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Stephens!