PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motorhead-Killed by death. Assis has chosen Falling Slowly as his entrance music. Kimbo Assis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steve Austin's chin.

Austin
vs
Assis

187 cm
26
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
28
240 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Assis!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assis dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Assis's head and hops out.
Austin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assis on the side of the head.
Austin leaves Assis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Assis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Assis.
Assis has his takedown stuffed
and Austin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Assis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Austin lands with a shot to the body.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Austin lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin thows a body shot but no joy.
Austin lands a slapping body shot.
Assis ducks right into an uppercut from Austin.
Austin throws a right hand that Assis ducks under and follows up with a left that Assis also avoids with ease.
Assis looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Austin.
Assis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assis shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Assis feints and as Austin raises his hands in defense, Assis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Austin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assis.
Assis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Assis from controlling successfully.
Austin pulls Assis in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Austin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Assis throwing strikes but missing.
Austin wants to get back to his feet but Assis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Austin can't keep his opponent in guard - Assis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though.
Assis is controlling the pace.
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!
Assis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Austin tries to kick Assis off but Assis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Austin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Austin is not content to let Assis control the position.
Assis thows a huge punch but Austin dodges it nicely.
Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position.
Austin is trying to stand back up but Assis is controlling him
Assis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assis.
Austin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Austin looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Assis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Assis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Austin is trying to stand up here but Assis is controlling him well.
Assis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Austin tries to roll over but Assis keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Austin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Assis from controlling successfully.
Austin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Assis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Assis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Assis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assis is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Austin is trying to stand up here but Assis is controlling him well.

Assis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Austin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Assis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austin pushes Assis off looking to stand but Assis dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kimbo Assis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Assis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assis gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Austin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Assis scrambles back to his feet.
Assis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Austin scores with a shot to the body.
Assis shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Assis.
Assis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Assis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Assis off to one side.
Austin punishes Assis's body with a nice straight punch.
Austin lands with a hook. Assis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Austin scores with a one two! Assis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Austin. Beautiful body shot.
Austin cracks a nice hook into Assis's ribs.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assis is breathing heavily.
Austin scores with a three punch combo!
Assis tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Assis fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Austin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assis has time to react.
Assis fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Austin finds it's way through Assis's defenses.
Austin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Assis under the eye.
Assis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Assis tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steve Austin is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Assis's head backwards.
Austin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Austin.
Assis looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
Austin leaves Assis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Assis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Assis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Austin digs a good hook to Assis's body.
Austin lands a jab.
Austin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Austin lands with an uppercut that bounces Assis off the ropes and back into range.
Austin lands with a shot to the body.
Assis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Austin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Assis on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assis fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Austin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Assiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Austin scores with a three punch combo!
Austin scores with a jab.
Austin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assis shoots in for a double leg but Austin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin digs a good hook to Assis's body.
Assis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Good standup being displayed there by Austin as he connects with a hook.
Austin lands with a right hand.
Donk. Austin catches Assis right on the button with a cross.
Assis shoots in and drives through. Austin sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin cracks Assis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Assis shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assis has time to react.
Austin lands a jab to the nose.
Assis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Austin stalks Assis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Assis's face. Assis staggers backwards, shaken.
Assis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from Austin lands.
Austin lands with a straight right. Assis didn't see that one coming.
Assis has his takedown stuffed
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
Assis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Assis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Austin lands the left hand.
Austin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Austin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Austin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Austin stuns Assis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Austin feints a jab promting Assis to slip. Austin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Assis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Austin digs a good body shot into Assis's ribs.
Austin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Austin tests Assis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Austin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Austin duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Assis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Austin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Austin cracks Assis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Austin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Austin cracks Assis with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Austin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Assis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Austin scores with a hook.
Austin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Assis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Assis.
Austin cracks Assis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Austin lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Austin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Assis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assis can do to turn this around?
Austin digs a good body shot into Assis's ribs.
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!
Austin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Austin.
Austin lands a nice hook to Assis's body. Assis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Austin connects with a body shot that sends Assis's belly button to the back.
Austin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Austin.
Austin with a nice cross.
Horrible takedown by Assis or perhaps it was just good defense by Austin which made him look bad.
Assis ducks right into an uppercut from Austin.
Austin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Austin.
Austin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Austin takes a swing at Assis's ribcage but misses.
Austin lands an overhand right.
Austin connects with a single shot there.
Austin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assis gets slowly back to his feet.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assis gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin lands with a nice body punch.
Austin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin cracks a nice hook into Assis's ribs.
Assis fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Austin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Assis tries to move into range but Austin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Assis at a distance.
Assis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Austin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Austin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assis moves away.
Austin leaves Assis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Assis shoots in looking for a takedown but Austin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Assis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Austin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Assis fails with a takedown attempt.
Assis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austin scores with a punch to the head.
Assis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Austin circles away.
Austin lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Austin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Austin!
Steve Austin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kobra Clothing Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.