PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lyons
vs
Steel

198 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Steel!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lyons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel pushes Lyons off looking to stand but Lyons dives back in and keeps control.
Lyons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyons works his way into side control.
Lyons is trying to ground and pound but Steel uses the momentary lack of control by Lyons to regain half guard.
Lyons not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel pushes Lyons off looking to stand but Lyons dives back in and keeps control.
Lyons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is not content to let Lyons control the position.
Lyons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lyons throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Lyons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyons.

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.

Lyons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steel is avoiding damage well.
Steel regains half guard, as Lyons was trying to land strikes.
Lyons thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steel to regain full guard.
Lyons throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyons is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is trying to keep Steel in close.
Lyons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lyons stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyons thows a big elbow that misses.
Lyons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Lyons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lyons fails to land the takedown.
Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lyons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyons. Lyons gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lyons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lyons is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel pushes Lyons away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lyons gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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.
Lyons working the ground and pound but Steel is defending the strikes.
Lyons tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lyons throws an elbow but Steel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lyons throws an elbow but Steel slips to the side and avoids it well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel moves away from the strike by Lyons.

Lyons feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, Lyons changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Steel is looking to stand up but Lyons isn't so interested in that idea.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lyons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Lyons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lyons dominated that second round.
That's time! Lyons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lyons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lyons wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel stops Lyons from standing up.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Lyons controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Lyons is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steel is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyons is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Lyons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyons trying to move into half guard but instead Steel has managed to sweep!

Steel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lyons, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lyons counters with a single leg into guard. Steel didn't expect that.
Lyons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Lyons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.

Lyons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lyons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hannibal Lyons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lyons is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lyons controlling from mount.

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.
Lyons working the ground and pound effectively.
Lyons lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jason Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lyons.
Steel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lyons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Lyons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lyons, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Lyons!