PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coy Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stevenson's choice of entrance music: F*ck the Otherside. Adonis Stevenson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Coy Hatfield's chin.

Hatfield
vs
Stevenson

152 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coy Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield darts in trying to clinch

and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
Hatfield gets underhooks to prevent Stevenson's takedown attempt.
Come on Hatfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Stevenson lands a takedown into guard.
Hatfield trying to control the position.
Stevenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Hatfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatfield wants to control the position but Stevenson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stevenson content just to control the position here.
Hatfield tries to reverse the position but Stevenson maintains control.
Stevenson content just to control the position here.
Hatfield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevenson content just to control the position here.
Hatfield tries to hold on but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield really is a fat lump.
Hatfield wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson with the ground and pound from mount.

Hatfield defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stevenson.
Stevenson content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Stevenson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hatfield wants to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson controlling from mount.
Hatfield is working to get back to half guard.
Stevenson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adonis Stevenson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Stevenson thows a body shot but no joy.

Stevenson drives through with a takedown into Hatfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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!

Hatfield is working an open guard so Stevenson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatfield defends it nicely.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis 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.

Stevenson checks a leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hatfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coy Hatfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hatfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Coy Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Stevenson.
Hatfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coy Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield misses with a shot to the body
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson misses with a takedown

so Hatfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson has his foot on Hatfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hatfield works his way back into a safe position though.

Stevenson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hatfield doesn't defend quickly enough and Stevenson has managed to lock this one up! Can Hatfield escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stevenson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adonis Stevenson!
Adonis Stevenson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.