PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steiner's choice of entrance music: Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Moneybags
vs
Steiner

150 cm
24
144 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

174 cm
26
144 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%
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Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Moneybags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneybags tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneybags.
Moneybags stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moneybags wants it to stay on the feet.
Moneybags jabs Steiner right on the nose. Steiner blinks but takes it well.
Steiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moneybags lands with a cross.
Steiner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moneybags in his tracks.
Steiner throws a right and a left that both miss.

Steiner closes the distance and pushes Moneybags back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moneybags's elbow.
Moneybags throws a head punch that misses.
Steiner pushes Moneybags back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moneybags throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Steiner misses with a body punch.
Moneybags misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steiner lands a left hand.
Steiner misses with a body punch.
Moneybags is trying to break the clinch but Steiner is controlling him.
Steiner lands a left hand.
Steiner working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags working aggressively here.
Steiner goes for a takedown attempt but Moneybags pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Moneybags is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Steiner. Those never looked like landing.

Steiner moves into the clinch successfully.
Steiner misses with a body punch.

Moneybags pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steiner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moneybags uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steiner has time to react.
Steiner tries to clinch but Moneybags moves out of range.
Moneybags jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Steiner does no damage.
Moneybags throws a leg kick which misses Steiner's front leg but catches the back leg as Steiner tries to avoid it.
Steiner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moneybags lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags leaves Steiner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Steiner.
Steiner slips under a jab.

Steiner has Moneybags up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Steiner.
Steiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steiner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Steiner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Steiner wants to pass the guard but Moneybags is defending well.
Moneybags avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steiner.
Steiner is nestled in close to Moneybags, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moneybags might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steiner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steiner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steiner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moneybags defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steiner is working away from the top position though.
Steiner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steiner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moneybags defending well though.
Moneybags is not content to let Steiner control the position.
Moneybags has hold of Steiner's hands but Steiner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moneybags on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner slows the pace down in half guard.
Steiner drops an elbow to the side of Moneybags's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steiner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moneybags knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steiner on the ground.
Steiner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moneybags is trying is best to control the position here.
Moneybags has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steiner is working away from the top position though.
Steiner throwing shots but Moneybags is blocking nicely.
Moneybags trying to control but Steiner postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moneybags blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steiner.
Moneybags on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moneybags tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steiner is nestled in close to Moneybags, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Steiner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moneybags paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moneybags throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moneybags slips a straight right by Steiner.
Moneybags avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moneybags defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steiner.
Steiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Moneybags circles away.
Moneybags throws an overhand right that lands on Steiner's shoulder, as Steiner tries to avoid the shot.
Steiner slips a straight right by Moneybags.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moneybags but Moneybags pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Steiner takes the fight into the clinch.
Steiner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moneybags is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Steiner.
Steiner is leaning against Moneybags and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Steiner on the inside.
Steiner misses with a punch to the body.
Moneybags is pressed up against the cage. Steiner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moneybags down to the mat. Moneybags avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Steiner finds it's way through Moneybags's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Steiner finds it's target.
Steiner dips to his left and cracks Moneybags with an uppercut!
Moneybags missing with a left hand there. Steiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steiner lands a right hook to the body.
Steiner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moneybags stuffs the takedown attempt from Steiner. Steiner gets slowly back to his feet.
Max Steiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moneybags cracks Steiner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moneybags dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steiner. That did some damage!
Steiner slips a jab from Moneybags.
Steiner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steiner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steiner lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moneybags moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Moneybags.
Steiner shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags 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.
John Moneybags is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steiner tries to clinch but Moneybags moves out of range.
Moneybags avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moneybags, as that shot connected.
Moneybags connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Steiner.
Moneybags scoring well with a low kick there.
Moneybags takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horrible takedown by Steiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Moneybags which made him look bad.
Steiner is breathing heavily.
Steiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moneybags.
Moneybags lands a body shot.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch but Moneybags swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steiner misses with the combination.
Moneybags moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Steiner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner throws a right hand that misses
and Moneybags cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moneybags scores with a nice body kick.
Steiner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moneybags.
Moneybags tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneybags.
A left lands for Moneybags.
Steiner shoots in but no luck this time.
Moneybags with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steiner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steiner throws a big shot that misses.
Steiner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Steiner is rocked!
Steiner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Moneybags finish him?
Moneybags misses with an uppercut. Steiner saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Moneybags misses its intended target.
Moneybags looks to land a right hand but Steiner moved out of range.
Steiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moneybags throws out the jab.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut. Steiner saw that one coming.
Moneybags throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moneybags throws a jab but it's blocked by Steiner.
Moneybags misses with a straight left.
Moneybags is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steiner.
Moneybags throws a right hand that Steiner ducks under and follows up with a left that Steiner also avoids with ease.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut.
Steiner staying out of range there.
John Moneybags is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Moneybags misses.
Moneybags displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steiner throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Moneybags.
Steiner moves out of range as Moneybags strikes.
Steiner slips under a jab from Moneybags.
Steiner seems to have recovered his senses.
Steiner with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner misses with a series of wild punches.
Steiner tries to clinch but Moneybags moves out of range.

Steiner closes the distance and clinches.
Moneybags blocks a body shot from Steiner.
Steiner is working for takedown but Moneybags is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moneybags prevents the takedown attempt.
Moneybags throws a punch but it's blocked by Steiner.
Steiner tries to work over Moneybags's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moneybags lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steiner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Steiner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Steiner.
Moneybags scores with a shot to the side of Steiner's head.
Moneybags looking to stall.
Steiner trying to stall but Moneybags improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Moneybags will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Steiner avoids the body shot from Moneybags.

Steiner darts in and clinches Moneybags up against the cage.
Moneybags takes a shot to the head.
Steiner slows down the pace here.
Steiner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steiner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moneybags lands a body punch.
Moneybags misses with some punches.
Moneybags working hard to break the clinch.
Steiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steiner tries to work over Moneybags's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moneybags is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moneybags blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags lands with a short shot to the head.
Moneybags wants to break free but Steiner has control.
Moneybags throws an elbow but it misses.
Moneybags misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moneybags lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Max Steiner has been cut.
Steiner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Max Steiner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moneybags misses with a punch to the body.

Moneybags breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moneybags misses with a looping right.
Steiner lands a jab to the head.
Steiner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like John Moneybags has been cut.
Steiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut.

Steiner drops Moneybags with a beautiful combination! Moneybags stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steiner is looking for the KO!

Moneybags is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moneybags moves out of range as Steiner strikes.
Oh Moneybags is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner tries for a takedown but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moneybags keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steiner throws a hook but Moneybags blocks it.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut.
Moneybags scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Steiner misses.
Moneybags seems to have got his legs back now.
Moneybags displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steiner.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Steiner.
Steiner is looking to clinch.
Moneybags drops Steiner with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Steiner! Moneybags dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Moneybags!