PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Targaryen
vs
Steele

205 cm
27
284 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

195 cm
27
255 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rhaegar Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele punishes Targaryen's body with a nice straight punch.
Targaryen slips under a jab.
Steele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Targaryen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Targaryen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele tries to score with a low kick but Targaryen moves his leg out of the way.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Targaryen defends it nicely.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Targaryen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Targaryen misses.
George Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Steele. That snapped Targaryen's head back.
Steele digs a good hook to Targaryen's body.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Steele scores with a hook.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Targaryen as he jumps to the side.
Targaryen slips a straight right by Steele.
Targaryen scores with a head kick. Steele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like George Steele has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targaryen misses the jab.
Steele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Targaryen throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Steele misses.
Steele throws a series of punches but Targaryen avoids them all with ease.
Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele cracks Targaryen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steele defending well as Targaryen loads up on a big left hand.
Targaryen takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Targaryen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele moves away from the strike by Targaryen.
Steele looks for a takedown but Targaryen sprawls well.
Rhaegar Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steele.
A big right from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen tries to land a front kick but Steele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steele lands with a hook. Targaryen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Targaryen moves out of range of the strikes.
Targaryen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele digs a good hook to Targaryen's body.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Targaryen ducks down to avoid it.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Targaryen as he connects with a hook.
Targaryen misses with a straight left.
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!
Targaryen misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele misses with a hook. Targaryen ducked under it nicely.
Steele throws out a powerful jab.
Targaryen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Targaryen on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Steele's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Steele is looking to score with low kicks.
Targaryen loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
A jab from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen lands a nice looking body kick.
Targaryen tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Targaryen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steele tries to work over Targaryen's front leg with a kick but Targaryen checks it.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Targaryen ducks down to avoid it.
Targaryen moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Targaryen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steele takes one to the chin there.
Steele swings for the body but Targaryen moves out of range.
Steele lands a high kick!
Targaryen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Targaryen connects with a jab.
Rhaegar Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Targaryen.
Steele scoring well with a low kick there.
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Targaryen takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good shot there by Steele.
Targaryen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Targaryen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Targaryen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Targaryen slips under a jab from Steele.
Targaryen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Targaryen digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steele. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steele swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tried to score with a low kick but Steele checks it.
Steele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Targaryen's waist but Targaryen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steele off to one side.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Targaryen.
Targaryen thows a leg kick but Steele checks it
and Targaryen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Steele.
Targaryen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Targaryen circles away.
Targaryen lands with a nice body punch.
Steele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steele sizes up Targaryen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws the left hand but Targaryen avoids the punch easily.
Targaryen misses with a low kick.
Targaryen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steele dips to his left and cracks Targaryen with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steele throws a series of punches but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Targaryen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Targaryen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Steele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Targaryen takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Steele.
Targaryen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Targaryen scores with a one two! Steele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
George Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Targaryen tries to sprawl but Steele drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steele content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Targaryen tries to get to full guard but Steele has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Targaryen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steele works over Targaryen with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steele sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steele trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Targaryen blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rhaegar Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Targaryen wants to stand but Steele is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Targaryen's guard.
Steele is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steele performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Targaryen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steele working the head and body with strikes.

Steele wants to work for an arm triangle but Targaryen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
George Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele winds up and cracks Targaryen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen manages to get to full guard.
Targaryen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steele makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Targaryen keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Targaryen has his foot on Steele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steele works his way back into a safe position though.
Steele is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steele 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Steele!
George Steele gave a mention to Malicious Intent Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).