PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Stevenson (ranked 24170 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaaa Dddd (ranked 4850 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aaaa Dddd enters the cage!

Stevenson
vs
Dddd

151 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaaa Dddd!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dddd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson seems keen to control Dddd's posture.
Stevenson continues to stall.
Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dddd is controlling him.
Dddd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dddd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevenson, not yet.
Dddd wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dddd trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Dddd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dddd is in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson seems keen to control Dddd's posture.
Dddd wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.

Stevenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Dddd from controlling successfully.
Stevenson has control of Dddd's left arm, preventing Dddd from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dddd won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Stevenson is trying to control the position but Dddd postures up.
Stevenson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dddd looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson seems keen to control Dddd's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevenson leaves Dddd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dddd throws a series of strikes that have Stevenson backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dddd shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevenson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dddd looks winded!
Dddd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daniel Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaaa Dddd.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Dddd.

Stevenson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dddd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stevenson is in Dddd's guard.
Stevenson distracts Dddd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevenson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stevenson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Stevenson stands up from Dddd's guard - Stevenson perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaaa Dddd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Stevenson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dddd tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dddd tries to clinch up.
Stevenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dddd's waist but Dddd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevenson off to one side.
Dddd shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Aaaa Dddd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dddd tries to sprawl out of it but Stevenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dddd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dddd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson controlling Dddd's posture.
Dddd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dddd manages to get himself to full guard.

Dddd has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dddd is breathing heavily.
Stevenson postures up and lands a big shot to Dddd's brow.
Stevenson prevents Dddd from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Stevenson stands and steps away. Dddd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stevenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dddd's waist but Dddd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevenson off to one side.
Dddd tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dddd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson manages to get full guard.
Stevenson pulls Dddd in close to his closed guard and prevents Dddd from doing any damage or advancing position.

Dddd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dddd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Dddd controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson controlling the position.

Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Dddd defends easily.
Stevenson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dddd is one step ahead there.
Stevenson has his hands on Dddd's head, controlling the position.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dddd manages to get himself to full guard.

Dddd being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dddd working for submissions but it's allowed Stevenson to get to half guard.
Stevenson working over Dddd with some ground and pound. Dddd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Stevenson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Daniel Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Further stalling from Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Stevenson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Stevenson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dddd shoots in but no luck this time.
Dddd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dddd wants to clinch.
Dddd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but Dddd persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevenson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dddd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dddd fails with the takedown.
Daniel Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaaa Dddd.
Dddd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dddd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Dddd pushes Stevenson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dddd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Stevenson with that takedown attempt.
Dddd tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Stevenson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dddd has his takedown stuffed

and Stevenson moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dddd regains guard.
Stevenson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Stevenson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dddd tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dddd as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Dddd tries a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson is wise to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dddd tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dddd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dddd tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson is looking to counter the offense by Dddd and move into the clinch.
Dddd leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dddd tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
As Dddd tries to get set, Stevenson tries to push him back and clinch up but Dddd manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stevenson looking to score a takedown here. Dddd is defending well but Stevenson drives through and ends up in Dddd's guard.
Dddd working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevenson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

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