PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gucci Mane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mane is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mane
vs
Steiner

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gucci Mane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner jabs Mane right on the nose. Mane blinks but takes it well.
Mane is breathing heavily.
Steiner misses with a wild combination.
Mane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steiner.
Mane misses with a takedown attempt
letting Steiner counter with a right hand.
Steiner scores with a jab. Mane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steiner shoots in for a double leg but Mane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steiner works over Mane's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steiner cracks Mane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steiner, as that shot connected.
Steiner throws a one two combo.
Mane wants to clinch up but Steiner keeps it at a distance.
Steiner connects with a body shot that sends Mane's belly button to the back.
Steiner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steiner throws a combination. Mane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner lands with a straight right. Mane didn't see that one coming.
Steiner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Steiner slams his shin into Mane's torso.
Steiner lands with a kick to the temple. Mane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A cross from Steiner lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steiner.
Frankie Steiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steiner misses with a double jab.
Steiner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
No joy there for Steiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steiner.
Steiner connects with a crisp jab.
Steiner feints a jab promting Mane to slip. Steiner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Steiner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steiner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steiner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mane tries to reverse the position but Steiner maintains control.
Mane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Steiner seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frankie Steiner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Steiner.
Steiner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steiner tries to land a front kick but Mane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steiner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mane somewhat.
Steiner throws a series of punches but Mane avoids them all with ease.
Steiner scores with a jab to the head.
Steiner misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mane tries to clinch but Steiner is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steiner!
Steiner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gucci Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steiner as he avoids it easily.
Steiner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steiner avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Mane with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Steiner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mane dodges the punch combination from Steiner.
Steiner with a jab.
Steiner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mane is looking to clinch but Steiner is avoiding it.
Mane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steiner.
Mane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steiner lands with a kick to the temple. Mane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steiner lands a jab-cross combination.
A cross from Steiner lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steiner lands a jab to Mane's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Steiner as he connects with a hook.
Mane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steiner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steiner. That one must have hurt.
Mane tries to clinch but Steiner is having none of it.
Mane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steiner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steiner scores with a nice right hand.
Mane is looking to clinch but Steiner is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steiner quickly recovers to half guard.
Steiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mane wants to advance to full mount but Steiner doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Steiner pulls Mane in close to his closed guard and prevents Mane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gucci Mane has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Steiner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mane's calf.
Steiner lands a jab to the head.
Steiner lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mane.
Steiner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mane misses with a leg kick.
Mane wants to clinch
and Steiner counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steiner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steiner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mane shoots in and drives through. Steiner sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gucci Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steiner avoids the head kick by Mane.
A combination from Steiner does no damage.
Steiner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mane.
Some wild striking there from Mane.
Steiner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steiner works over Mane's head and body with a nice combination.
Steiner lands with a nice combination. Mane backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Steiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Steiner tries to clinch

and Mane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steiner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steiner.
Steiner works on Mane's body with a couple of short punches.
Steiner tries to stall but Mane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Steiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steiner lands a nice shot to the body.
Mane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steiner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steiner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steiner connects with the punch.
Steiner lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steiner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner throws a series of punches but Mane avoids them all with ease.
Mane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steiner as he jumps to the side.
Mane has a takedown stuffed.
Steiner lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Mane or perhaps it was just good defense by Steiner which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gucci Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steiner scores with a three punch combo!
Mane misses with a leg kick
and Steiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankie Steiner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steiner throws a nice looking combination but Mane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane throws a lazy body kick
and Steiner counters with an outside leg kick.
Mane fails in his attempt to clinch.

Steiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mane is trying to control Steiner's posture but Steiner avoids it.
Steiner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mane's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mane tries to get out of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mane trying to control but Steiner flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Steiner is hanging on to Mane's back as he tries to escape.
Frankie Steiner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steiner wants to control but Mane is keeping busy.
Steiner is riding his opponent, not letting Mane buck him off.
Steiner controlling well, preventing Mane from escaping the position.
Mane is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mane tries to escape but Steiner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gucci Mane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mane controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Steiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steiner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Steiner!