PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandela is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill - Hits from the bong. Steve McQueen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McQueen
vs
Mandela

185 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Mandela!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McQueen moves into the clinch successfully.
McQueen managing to block the knees to the body from Mandela.
McQueen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Mandela successfully pulls guard.
Mandela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mandela is on top in guard.
McQueen 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.
McQueen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mandela passes McQueen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McQueen tries to roll over but Mandela keeps him under control.
McQueen is looking to control Mandela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McQueen avoid being mounted?
Mandela trying to control from half guard but McQueen is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandela controlling the pace.
McQueen wants to control but Mandela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McQueen wants to improve his position but Mandela is controlling well.
Mandela controlling the action here.
McQueen is pressing down on Mandela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
McQueen keeping moving, preventing Mandela from controlling successfully.
Mandela with a flurry of punches that miss.

McQueen kicks Mandela off and gets to his feet.
McQueen misses with the combination.
McQueen cracks a nice hook into Mandela's ribs.
No joy there for McQueen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

McQueen moves into the clinch.
Mandela trying to land knees to the body.
Mandela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQueen.
Mandela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mandela manages to pull guard.
Mandela wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandela pulls McQueen in close to his closed guard and prevents McQueen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mandela looks gassed!
Mandela has a closed guard, preventing McQueen from standing up.
McQueen stays in close to Mandela's body and controls the position.
Mandela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQueen trying to control but Mandela is working from the bottom.
McQueen is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mandela working a defensive guard here.
Mandela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McQueen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McQueen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McQueen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McQueen misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve McQueen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McQueen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McQueen circles away from the clinch attempt
and McQueen counters with a three punch combo that has Mandela backing up. Mandela nods at McQueen to acknowledge the strikes.
McQueen tries to clinch there but Mandela circles away.
McQueen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandela.
Steve McQueen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to de liver by McQueen. Beautiful body shot.
Mandela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McQueen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandela.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mandela tries for a takedown but McQueen circles away easily
and McQueen counters with a series of strikes. Mandela will be more careful next time no doubt.

McQueen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McQueen smiles and moves away.
Steve McQueen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Mandela.
Mandela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McQueen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mandela backs up against the cage.
McQueen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandela closes the distance but McQueen moves to the side
and McQueen counters with a series of strikes. Mandela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mandela tries to clinch but McQueen moves out of range.
McQueen lands a brutal head kick. Mandela looks out on his feet and McQueen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Steve McQueen!