PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Steak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Stiller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Steak
vs
Stiller

185 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stiller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stiller tries to land a front kick but Steak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice combination there by Stiller.
Steak shoots in but Stiller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steak checks a low kick from Stiller.
Stiller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steak doesn't seem bothered though.
Stiller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steak back to the cage. Stiller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steak swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Steak.

Stiller gets tackled into the cage by Steak. Steak maintains the clinch.

Steak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steak shoots in and drives through. Stiller sprawls well.
Steak checks a leg kick.
Stiller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steak fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Steak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stiller.

Stiller gets tackled into the cage by Steak. Steak maintains the clinch.

Steak drags the fight down to the ground.
Steak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stiller controls the pace.

Steak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stiller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stiller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steak keeping full guard, as Stiller tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stiller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stiller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steak shoots in but Stiller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stiller with a jab.
Stiller scores with a jab. Steak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stiller throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiller lands a right hook to the body.
Stiller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Stiller gets tackled into the cage by Steak. Steak maintains the clinch.

Steak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stiller uses from the top position.
Stiller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiller wants to control from the top but Steak keeps moving.
Steak wants to sweep but no luck.
Steak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stiller manages to get himself to full guard.
Stiller looks gassed!
Steak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Steak stands up and waves to Stiller to follow him.
Stiller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stiller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steak slips a jab and a cross from Stiller.
Stiller is working the combinations to good effect here.

Stiller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stiller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steak lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steak landing some decent shots from guard.
Steak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Steak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stiller throws a series of punches but Steak moves out of range.
Ben Stiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Steak moves into range and clinches up with Stiller.

Steak manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steak is on top in guard.
Steak's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Steak gets to his feet - Stiller follows without any prompting.

Steak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stiller managing to block the knees to the body from Steak.
Stiller wants to break free but Steak has control.

Steak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stiller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Stiller.
Steak shoots for a takedown but Stiller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stiller scores with a nice right hand.
Stiller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steak.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stiller!
Chuck Steak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stiller is breathing heavily.
Stiller throws a right and a left that Steak avoids nicely.
Steak shoots for a takedown but Stiller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stiller fails to land with a series of punches.
Stiller misses with a double jab.

Steak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Steak controlling from mount.
Steak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steak looking for a guillotine from mount but Stiller is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steak lands a big shot there that rocks Stiller but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steak controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steak manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stiller to take his back!
Steak biding his time, controlling Stiller.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steak throwing damaging strikes from the back! Stiller could be in trouble here!

Steak looking to break Stiller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stiller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Steak will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steak really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stiller.

Stiller showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steak controlling the position well here. Stiller rolled but Steak kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Steak dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Steak throws a sloppy head kick and Stiller moves out of range easily.
Steak checks a low kick from Stiller.
Steak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stiller throws a body kick that misses.

Steak shoots in and gets a takedown into Stiller's guard.
Steak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Steak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Steak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stiller to the mat! Stiller manages to get full guard.
Steak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steak pushing down on Stiller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steak trying to control the pace.
Chuck Steak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Steak there.
Steak is taking a breather. Stiller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steak passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steak controlling the position easily from mount.
Steak postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stiller looks a forlorn figure.
Steak content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steak is landing with some decent strikes but Stiller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steak controlling from mount.

Steak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
BOOM! Steak connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stiller has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Steak is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stiller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stiller shrugs it off.
Ben Stiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stiller is just holding on here. Steak manages to take his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Steak has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Stiller is in real trouble here. Steak gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Stiller is tapping out! Steak wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chuck Steak!