PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat McGroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Adam Steel has the eye of the tiger tonight.

McGroin
vs
Steel

188 cm
26
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pat McGroin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Steel!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGroin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
McGroin misses with a low kick.

McGroin dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
McGroin wants to stand and escape but Steel is having none of it.
Steel wanted to stand there but McGroin had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel looks gassed!
McGroin wants to stand and escape but Steel is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McGroin scores a takedown into full mount!
McGroin content just to control the position here.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding McGroin's attempts to control the action.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to hold on but McGroin postures up.
Steel blocking the ground and pound.
McGroin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McGroin throws a wild left hand from mount and Steel manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

McGroin seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel wants to control but McGroin is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGroin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steel to regain full guard.
McGroin wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
McGroin is looking to stand up but Steel won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGroin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGroin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGroin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGroin trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.

Pat McGroin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

McGroin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steel wants to control but McGroin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGroin is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGroin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat McGroin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGroin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGroin lands in his opponent's guard.
McGroin throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGroin is wriggling around but Steel manages to pass to half guard.
Steel thows a huge punch but McGroin dodges it nicely.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Steel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGroin is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him
McGroin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
McGroin tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
McGroin is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him
McGroin tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
McGroin is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel with the ground and pound from mount.
McGroin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Steel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McGroin is surviving well by controlling Steel's body position as best he can.
McGroin is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGroin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Steel throws some wild stikes that McGroin manages to avoid easily.
Steel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Steel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pat McGroin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGroin is looking to get to half guard.
McGroin is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to finish with strikes here!
McGroin tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGroin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McGroin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGroin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

McGroin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel, who protects the arm well.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGroin is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.

McGroin is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two 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.
McGroin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGroin trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGroin in particular looking to stall.

McGroin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like McGroin is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGroin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel reverses the position - he's now on top in McGroin's guard.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but McGroin blocks nicely.

McGroin is working an open guard so Steel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGroin lands with a cross.

McGroin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGroin is in Steel's guard.
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGroin.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGroin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGroin stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGroin is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat McGroin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGroin 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat McGroin!