PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jere Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cameron
vs
Stephens

187 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Max Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jere Stephens!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cameron.
Cameron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Cameron avoids them all with ease.
Cameron fails to land the takedown.
Stephens throws a right hand that Cameron ducks under and follows up with a left that Cameron also avoids with ease.
Cameron fails with the takedown
and Cameron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cameron is looking to clinch.
Stephens connects with a body shot.
Cameron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cameron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cameron tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Stephens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cameron defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stephens wants to stand but Cameron is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stephens postures up.
Stephens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cameron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Stephens stands up from Cameron's guard - Stephens perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cameron circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens blocks a jab.
Cameron shoots in looking for a takedown but Stephens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cameron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cameron.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens throws a right and a left that Cameron avoids nicely.
Stephens looks winded!
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cameron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cameron throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens misses with a hook.
Cameron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stephens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cameron looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Jere Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens lands with a right hand.
Cameron slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cameron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stephens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cameron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Cameron feints and then cracks Stephens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stephens down.
Cameron wants to clinch
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephens leaves Cameron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cameron tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Cameron fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Stephens misses.
Cameron slips a straight right by Stephens.
Cameron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Cameron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cameron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stephens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cameron has his takedown stuffed
and Stephens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cameron.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stephens lands with a nice body punch.
Cameron with a poor takedown

and Stephens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cameron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Stephens gets to his feet. Cameron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cameron shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl out of it but Cameron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cameron slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Stephens circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jere Stephens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cameron walks into a stiff left hand from Stephens.
Cameron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cameron with a poor takedown
and Stephens counters with a left to the body.
Cameron wants to clinch

and Stephens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stephens.

Stephens gets to his feet - Cameron follows without any prompting.
Stephens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stephens wants it to stay on the feet.
Cameron throws a sloppy head kick and Stephens moves out of range easily.
Cameron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cameron shoots and misses
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cameron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Cameron tries to clinch but Stephens is having none of it.
Jere Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cameron shoots in for a double leg but Stephens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Stephens misses.
Stephens stuns Cameron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cameron shoots in and drives through. Stephens sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cameron misses with a looping right.
Stephens throws a front kick aimed at Cameron's knee but Cameron avoids it well.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Cameron moves out of range.
Cameron tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Jere Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cameron tries to clinch up.
Cameron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens misses with a wild body shot.
Cameron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
Stephens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Cameron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stephens sprawls well. Stephens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cameron gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cameron.
Stephens lands a right hook to the body.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cameron.
Cameron tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Cameron darts in looking for a takedown but Stephens gets double underhooks and turns Cameron into the cage.

Stephens tightens his grip and picks Cameron up, before dumping him to the ground. Cameron manages to land in guard.
Jere Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stephens wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cameron's closed guard. He's half up but Cameron has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cameron pivots and extends the arm, Stephens falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cameron! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Cameron!