PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris The Crowbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris The Crowbar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Crowbar
vs
Steller

190 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris The Crowbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Steller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Crowbar.
The Crowbar throws a hook but Steller blocks it.
The Crowbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crowbar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steller swinging wildly here.

Steller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Crowbar was covering up waiting for the punch and Steller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steller postures up in The Crowbar's guard and throws a big left but The Crowbar blocks it.
The Crowbar trying to control the position.
Steller stopping the sweep attempt from The Crowbar.
The Crowbar wants to stand but Steller is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Crowbar's guard.
The Crowbar is looking to escape.
The Crowbar is looking to improve his position.
Steller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steller fails with the takedown

and The Crowbar counters by clinching up.
The Crowbar prevents Steller from breaking the clinch.
Steller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steller is trying to break the clinch but The Crowbar has him pressed against the cage.
The Crowbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Crowbar misses with the head strike.

The Crowbar breaks from the clinch.
Steller throws a series of strikes that have The Crowbar backpedaling.
The Crowbar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Steller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steller throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crowbar shoots in but Steller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Crowbar is breathing heavily.
Steller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steller scores with a three punch combo!
Steller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Crowbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steller!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Crowbar swivels and escapes.
The Crowbar tries to clinch there but Steller circles away.
Steller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Crowbar's waist but The Crowbar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steller off to one side.
Chris The Crowbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Steller.
The Crowbar is looking to clinch but Steller is avoiding it.
Steller tries to bum rush The Crowbar with a series of wild strikes but The Crowbar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Crowbar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Crowbar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Crowbar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steller.
Steller throws a one two combo.
Steller looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crowbar shoots in looking for a takedown. Steller tries to sprawl out of it but The Crowbar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Steller.
Steller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Albert Steller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crowbar slaps away a takedown attempt from Steller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Donk. Steller catches The Crowbar right on the button with a cross.
The Crowbar slips a jab and a cross from Steller.
The Crowbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Crowbar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steller as he avoids it easily.
Steller lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crowbar takes one to the side of the head.
Steller works over The Crowbar's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Steller misses.
Steller lands with a nice combination. The Crowbar backs away looking to recover.
Steller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steller scores with a punch to the head.
Steller throws a series of punches but The Crowbar moves out of range.
Steller misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Crowbar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Crowbar slips a jab and a cross from Steller.
A clash of legs there as Steller blocks the low kick.
Steller stalks The Crowbar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Crowbar's face. The Crowbar staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from Steller.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

The Crowbar manages to break the clinch.
Steller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Steller dominated that round.
That's time! The Crowbar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Crowbar tries to clinch but Steller moves out of range.

Steller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Crowbar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steller won't allow The Crowbar to get back to his feet.
Steller throws and elbow that misses. The Crowbar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steller's guard. Nice move by The Crowbar!
The Crowbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Steller has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Crowbar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steller wants to sweep here but The Crowbar controlling him for the moment.
The Crowbar postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Crowbar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steller has escaped and now he's on top!

Steller stands up from The Crowbar's guard - Steller perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Crowbar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Steller does no damage.
The Crowbar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steller.
Steller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Crowbar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chris The Crowbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crowbar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steller leaves The Crowbar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steller lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steller lands a two punch combo.
Steller is working the combinations to good effect here.
Steller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crowbar.
A nice combination there by Steller.
Steller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Crowbar doesn't seem bothered though.
Steller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steller lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steller throws out a powerful jab.
Steller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steller looks to land a combination. The Crowbar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Crowbar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of The Crowbar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steller cracks The Crowbar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Crowbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Steller circles away.
A punch combination from Steller misses.
Steller throws a series of punches but The Crowbar moves out of range.
The Crowbar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Crowbar's hands.
Steller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Crowbar tries to clinch up but Steller circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from The Crowbar. No joy for Steller on that attempt.
Chris The Crowbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Steller.
The Crowbar moves in looking to clinch but Steller pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crowbar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steller digs a good hook to The Crowbar's body.
Steller throws a right and a left that The Crowbar avoids nicely.
The Crowbar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steller throws a series of punches but The Crowbar moves out of range.
The Crowbar moves in looking to clinch but Steller pushes him off.
The Crowbar looks for a takedown but Steller sprawls well.
Steller swinging wildly here.
The Crowbar is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Crowbar shoots in for a double leg but Steller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Crowbar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Steller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Steller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steller working The Crowbar over with strikes.
The Crowbar is looking to control Steller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Crowbar avoid being mounted?
Steller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Crowbar looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Crowbar trying to control but Steller postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steller is nestled in close to The Crowbar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steller wants to stand up but The Crowbar has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crowbar moves into full guard.

The Crowbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Steller stands up from The Crowbar's guard - Steller perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Crowbar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steller.
The Crowbar slips under a jab.
The Crowbar shoots for a takedown but Steller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Steller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Crowbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steller is working away from the top position though.
The Crowbar tries to get to full guard but Steller has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Steller.
Steller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Crowbar taking some punishment here, with Steller in his half guard.

Steller stands up and beckons The Crowbar to join him on the feet.
The Crowbar dives in and grabs Steller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steller pushes down on The Crowbar's head and hops out.
Steller checks the leg kick.
Steller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Crowbar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crowbar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steller misses with a double jab.
The Crowbar shoots for a takedown but Steller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris The Crowbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crowbar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Crowbar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steller swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Steller as he connects with a hook.
Albert Steller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Crowbar backs up against the cage.
Steller works the jab nicely.
Steller connects with a looping right hand.
Steller misses with a series of wild punches.
Steller stalks The Crowbar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Crowbar's face. The Crowbar staggers backwards, shaken.
Steller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The Crowbar has Steller up against the cage in a clinch.
Steller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Crowbar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chris The Crowbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steller is trying to break the clinch but The Crowbar has him pressed against the cage.

The Crowbar breaks the clinch.
The Crowbar dodges the punch combination from Steller.
Steller throws a series of punches but The Crowbar avoids them all with ease.
Steller lands a two punch combo.
The Crowbar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steller shoots in for a double leg but The Crowbar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Crowbar misses with a few strikes there.
Steller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Crowbar tries to clinch up but Steller circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Steller.
The Crowbar avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Steller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Steller!