PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Stephenson (ranked 5432 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beezer Washingbeard (ranked 4041 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo Stephenson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Stephenson
vs
Washingbeard

181 cm
24
162 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aldo Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beezer Washingbeard!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washingbeard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stephenson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stephenson is trying to stand back up but Washingbeard is controlling him
Washingbeard controlling the pace.
Washingbeard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Washingbeard seems to be looking for submissions.
Washingbeard is trying to control the action in half guard but Stephenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Washingbeard seems to be working for a kimura but Stephenson defends the submission attempt.
Stephenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet.

Washingbeard is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
Washingbeard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washingbeard stops Stephenson from getting back to his feet.
Washingbeard is thwarting Stephenson's attempts to control the position.

Washingbeard is working for a submission of some sort.
Stephenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washingbeard is working away from the top position though.
Stephenson gets back to full guard.
Washingbeard prevents Stephenson from getting back to his feet.
Washingbeard wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Washingbeard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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.

Washingbeard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stephenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephenson fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Washingbeard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Washingbeard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stephenson to the ground. Washingbeard is now in Stephenson's guard.
Stephenson keeping moving, preventing Washingbeard from controlling successfully.
Stephenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stephenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washingbeard is controlling him.
Washingbeard trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Stephenson wants to stand but Washingbeard is controlling the position.
Washingbeard throwing strikes from guard but Stephenson blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washingbeard trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Washingbeard is fighting to break Stephenson's control of his arms but Stephenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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

Washingbeard has Stephenson up against the cage in a clinch.

Stephenson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Washingbeard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stephenson to the mat. Stephenson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stephenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stephenson'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.
Washingbeard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Washingbeard stops Stephenson from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washingbeard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stephenson keeping moving, preventing Washingbeard from controlling successfully.

Washingbeard gets to his feet. Stephenson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Stephenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Stephenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Washingbeard looks winded!
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!

Stephenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Washingbeard uses from the top position.
Washingbeard wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.
Stephenson is trying to keep Washingbeard in close.
Stephenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washingbeard is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beezer Washingbeard dominated that round.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Washingbeard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Stephenson pushes Washingbeard off and gets back to his feet.

Washingbeard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Stephenson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephenson misses with a series of wild punches.

Washingbeard drives through and clinches with Stephenson against the cage.

Washingbeard pulls guard.
Beezer Washingbeard has got the better of the ground game so far.

Stephenson gets to his feet - Washingbeard follows without any prompting.
Stephenson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washingbeard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washingbeard lands in his opponent's guard.
Washingbeard is breathing heavily.
Washingbeard wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Washingbeard is fighting to break Stephenson's control of his arms but Stephenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Washingbeard prevents Stephenson from getting back to his feet.
Stephenson managing to control the position.
Stephenson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson trying to control the position.
Washingbeard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephenson pulls Washingbeard in close to prevent any damage.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Stephenson decides to pull guard.
Washingbeard stands and throws Stephenson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washingbeard stands up and beckons Stephenson to his feet.

Washingbeard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washingbeard showed some decent athleticism there.

Stephenson pushes Washingbeard off and gets back to his feet.

Washingbeard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stephenson to the mat! Stephenson manages to get full guard.
Washingbeard with a flurry of punches that miss.

Washingbeard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stephenson has his hands on Washingbeard's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washingbeard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephenson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Stephenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washingbeard is pushing down on Stephenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Washingbeard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washingbeard.

Washingbeard seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephenson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Washingbeard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aldo Stephenson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Washingbeard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stephenson on his heels. He'll look to pass Stephenson's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washingbeard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washingbeard won't allow Stephenson to get back to his feet.

Stephenson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Washingbeard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephenson's half guard.

Washingbeard is working for a kimura but Stephenson is defending it quite comfortably.
Stephenson is looking to escape.
Washingbeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephenson wants to control but Washingbeard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stephenson has his hands clasped together around Washingbeard's back. He's all about the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washingbeard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet.
Washingbeard winds up and cracks Stephenson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stephenson is trying to stand.

Stephenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Washingbeard.
Washingbeard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stephenson keeping hold of Washingbeard's head, controlling as best he can.

Washingbeard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephenson defends it well.

That's two 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.
Stephenson is trying to stand back up but Washingbeard is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washingbeard wants to stand up but Stephenson is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Washingbeard shoots in and bounces Stephenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Stephenson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Washingbeard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephenson, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stephenson successfully pulls guard.
Stephenson controls Washingbeard momentarily but Washingbeard frees himself.
Washingbeard wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Stephenson controlling Washingbeard's posture.
Stephenson wants to sweep but no luck.

Stephenson pushes Washingbeard off and gets back to his feet.

Washingbeard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stephenson is trying to defend but Washingbeard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Washingbeard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stephenson!
Washingbeard trying to control but Stephenson is having none of it.

Washingbeard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stephenson is surviving well by controlling Washingbeard's body position as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beezer Washingbeard.
I think Washingbeard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beezer Washingbeard!