PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Balletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Steadman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Balletti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ace of spades. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Balletti
vs
Steadman

196 cm
24
283 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
230 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulie Balletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, David Steadman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balletti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steadman misses with an uppercut. Balletti saw that one coming.
Steadman misses with a few strikes there.
Steadman misses with an uppercut. Balletti saw that one coming.
Steadman lands a lovely overhand right.
Steadman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Steadman.
Balletti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steadman.
Steadman throws a nice looking combination but Balletti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steadman throws a shot from downtown. Balletti moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Balletti.
Steadman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balletti lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Balletti.
A jab from Balletti finds it's way through Steadman's defenses.
Balletti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Paulie Balletti has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steadman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Balletti counters with a stiff right hand.
Balletti thuds his right hand into Steadman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steadman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balletti counters with a nice body shot.
Steadman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balletti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balletti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steadman throws out the jab.
Steadman throws a combination that misses
and Balletti counters with a nice body shot.
Steadman looks gassed!
Steadman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balletti jabs Steadman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balletti stuns Steadman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balletti throws out a powerful jab.
Steadman misses with a straight right.
Balletti lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steadman throws out a loose jab but Balletti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balletti moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steadman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balletti counters with a stiff right hand.
Steadman throws a hook to the side of Balletti's head but Balletti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balletti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Balletti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
David Steadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balletti cracks Steadman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balletti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balletti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steadman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balletti lands a jab to Steadman's midsection.
Balletti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balletti is looking to wear down Steadman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Balletti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balletti throws out a powerful jab.
Balletti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balletti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Balletti jabs at Steadman's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steadman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balletti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balletti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balletti digs a good body shot into Steadman's ribs.
Steadman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balletti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Balletti throws out a leg kick but Steadman moves out of range and Balletti only half commits.
Balletti lands with a cross.
Balletti is looking to chop away at Steadman's legs.
Steadman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balletti slips under a jab.
Balletti works the jab nicely.
Steadman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
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!
Balletti scores with a jab.
Balletti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balletti lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balletti.
Steadman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Balletti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balletti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Balletti. Beautiful body shot.
Balletti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steadman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balletti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steadman. Steadman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balletti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Balletti - just one landing.
Balletti throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Balletti.
Steadman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balletti lands a nice shot to the body.
Balletti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Balletti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Balletti's cut.
That's time! Balletti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Balletti scores with a hook to the body. Steadman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balletti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balletti slips a jab from Steadman.
Balletti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steadman.
David Steadman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steadman misses the body punch
letting Balletti counter with a right hand.
Balletti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steadman misses with a double jab
and Balletti counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Balletti.
Balletti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steadman can do to turn this around?
Balletti lands a slapping body shot.
Steadman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steadman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab from Balletti.
Balletti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steadman is breathing heavily.
Steadman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balletti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steadman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balletti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steadman throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Balletti counter with a right hand.
Steadman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Balletti. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Balletti.
Balletti lands with an overhand left.
Balletti cracks Steadman with an open hand slap.
Steadman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balletti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balletti lands a really nice looking cross but Steadman seems unphased.
Balletti throws out a leg kick but Steadman moves out of range and Balletti only half commits.
Balletti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steadman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balletti throws a shot to the body.
Balletti lands a nice hook to Steadman's body. Steadman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balletti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steadman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balletti lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balletti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Balletti.
Balletti lands with a good body shot.
Balletti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balletti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steadman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steadman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balletti works Steadman's body with a nice hook.
Balletti catches Steadman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steadman walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Balletti.
Balletti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steadman.
Balletti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paulie Balletti is winning the standup battle so far.
Balletti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balletti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balletti lands a slapping body shot.
Balletti lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Balletti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steadman doesn't seem phased though.
Balletti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balletti scores with a nice strike.
Steadman throws the left hand but Balletti avoids the punch easily.
Balletti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steadman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balletti scores with a jab. Steadman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balletti cracks Steadman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balletti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steadman doesn't seem bothered though.
Steadman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steadman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Balletti.
Balletti motions for Steadman to come forward. Balletti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balletti keeps Steadman at a distance using the push kick.
Balletti lands a glancing blow to the side of Steadman's head.
Steadman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balletti lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balletti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steadman's hands.
Balletti thuds a left hand into Steadman's body.
Balletti scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Balletti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Balletti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Balletti punishes Steadman's body with a nice straight punch.
Balletti lands a nice shot that snaps Steadman's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Steadman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balletti lands a right hook to the body.
Balletti lands with a shot to the body.
Steadman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balletti dips to his left and cracks Steadman with an uppercut!
Balletti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balletti with a nice cross.
Balletti misses with a wild body shot.
Balletti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balletti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steadman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balletti lands a jab to the head.
Steadman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balletti lands a nice looking body shot.
Balletti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steadman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steadman walks into a straight right hand from Balletti.
Balletti lands a body shot.
Balletti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balletti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balletti scores with a body shot.
Balletti cracks Steadman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balletti throws a shot to the body.
Balletti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steadman's head backwards.
Steadman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balletti misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steadman misses with a hook. Balletti ducked under it nicely.
Balletti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balletti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Balletti.
Steadman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balletti jabs Steadman right on the nose. Steadman blinks but takes it well.
Steadman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paulie Balletti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balletti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balletti lands with a shot to the body.
Balletti blocks a jab.
Steadman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Balletti. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balletti cracks Steadman with a good jab.
Balletti cracks a nice hook into Steadman's ribs.
Steadman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balletti scores with a shot to the body.
Balletti scores with a hook to the body. Steadman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balletti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balletti thuds a left hand into Steadman's body.
Balletti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steadman at a distance.
Steadman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balletti to score with a decent uppercut.
Balletti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
David Steadman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steadman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balletti clobbers Steadman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Balletti lands with a cross.
Balletti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balletti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steadman. Steadman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balletti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balletti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balletti jabs at Steadman's body.
Balletti lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steadman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balletti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Balletti connects with a right hand. Steadman shakes it off.
Steadman misses with a hook to the body
and Balletti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Balletti lands with a nice body punch.
Balletti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balletti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balletti digs a good hook to Steadman's body.
A left lands for Balletti.
Balletti lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Balletti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balletti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Balletti!