PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MONTY STEVEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MONTY STEVEZ has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

STEVEZ
vs
Stark

200 cm
21
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, MONTY STEVEZ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by STEVEZ.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but STEVEZ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
STEVEZ takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but STEVEZ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but STEVEZ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
STEVEZ shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
STEVEZ tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between STEVEZ's hands.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but STEVEZ circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stark!
Stark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. STEVEZ looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark lands a two punch combo.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and STEVEZ counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by STEVEZ.
MONTY STEVEZ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. STEVEZ avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

STEVEZ has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stark is trying to keep an underhook but STEVEZ manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stark tries to roll over but STEVEZ keeps him under control.
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark looks gassed!
Stark tries to kick STEVEZ off but STEVEZ keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

STEVEZ decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Stark throws a one two combo.
STEVEZ tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? STEVEZ is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, STEVEZ circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark wants to clinch up but STEVEZ keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but STEVEZ sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

STEVEZ closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but STEVEZ is very close to passing his half guard.

STEVEZ postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stark to stand up.
Stark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Horrible takedown by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by STEVEZ which made him look bad.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
STEVEZ tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
STEVEZ closes the distance and clinches up with Stark, looking for a takedown. STEVEZ pushes Stark against the cage but Stark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Stark.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but STEVEZ circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark scores with a one two! STEVEZ had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stark clinches but STEVEZ breaks the clinch
and STEVEZ counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Stark shoots in and drives through. STEVEZ sprawls well.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by STEVEZ.
STEVEZ circles away from the clinch attempt

and STEVEZ counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by STEVEZ.

STEVEZ gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Stark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
STEVEZ stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
STEVEZ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
Stark trying to control the position.

Stark has his foot on STEVEZ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. STEVEZ works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as STEVEZ controls the pace.
STEVEZ postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Stark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

STEVEZ has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. STEVEZ smiles and moves away.
Stark tries to clinch but STEVEZ moves away

and STEVEZ holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

STEVEZ manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
STEVEZ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark trying to control but STEVEZ is working from the bottom.
STEVEZ looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark wants to control from the top but STEVEZ keeps moving.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
STEVEZ looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stark tries to clinch but fails miserably

and STEVEZ counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
STEVEZ has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stark is proving hard to escape from.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
STEVEZ sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stark working a defensive guard here.

STEVEZ decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Stark fails with the takedown
and STEVEZ counters with a two punch combo.
Stark tries to clinch
and STEVEZ counters with an outside leg kick.
STEVEZ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark throws a series of punches but STEVEZ avoids them all with ease.
STEVEZ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stark to score with a decent uppercut.
Stark closes the distance but STEVEZ moves to the side

and STEVEZ counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
STEVEZ is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
STEVEZ prevents Stark from improving his position.
STEVEZ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but STEVEZ is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, STEVEZ seems content to control.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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.
STEVEZ is looking to stand up but Stark won't let him.
Stark looking to control.

STEVEZ stands and steps away. Stark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

STEVEZ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but STEVEZ gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MONTY STEVEZ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.

STEVEZ pulls Stark into guard.
STEVEZ is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stark wants to get up but he can't break STEVEZ's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
STEVEZ keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
STEVEZ wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MONTY STEVEZ dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but STEVEZ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Stark.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but STEVEZ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Stark darts in trying to clinch

and STEVEZ moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
STEVEZ has Stark pressed against the cage.

STEVEZ pulls guard successfully.
Stark tries to stand but STEVEZ is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
STEVEZ seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stark forces his way into half guard.
STEVEZ pushes Stark off looking to stand but Stark dives back in and keeps control.

Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed STEVEZ's head.
STEVEZ is positioning himself well to prevent Stark advancing to mount.
STEVEZ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if STEVEZ tries to get out of the position.
Stark tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
STEVEZ is trying to control but Stark manages to pass to mount!
STEVEZ tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
STEVEZ is looking to improve his position but Stark isn't that keen on the idea.
STEVEZ tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
STEVEZ taking shots to the head.
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as STEVEZ is looking to escape.
STEVEZ is looking to improve his position but Stark isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. STEVEZ is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. STEVEZ flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Stark anticipates the leg and manages to get behind STEVEZ and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Stark slips an arm under STEVEZ chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Stark has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Stark is squeezing on STEVEZ like an anaconda would it's prey. STEVEZ fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Stark!