PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Attila Orban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann has chosen Ein Prosit as his entrance music. Attila Orban could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wolfgang Steuermann's chin.

Orban
vs
Steuermann

205 cm
30
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

166 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
CEC Nutrition Q159

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Attila Orban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orban misses with a wild body shot.
Attila Orban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steuermann shoots in looking for a takedown. Orban tries to sprawl out of it but Steuermann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orban moves out of range as Steuermann throws a body kick.
Orban thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steuermann.
Orban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steuermann in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steuermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Orban.
Nice takedown defense from Orban. No joy for Steuermann on that attempt.
Attila Orban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang Steuermann.
Steuermann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steuermann somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orban takes a swing at Steuermann's ribcage but misses.
Orban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steuermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Orban.
Orban just misses with a punch to the body.
Steuermann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann fails to land the takedown.
Steuermann avoids the body shot from Orban.
Orban takes a swing at Steuermann's ribcage but misses.
Orban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steuermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Orban.

Orban gets caught flat footed, as Steuermann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Steuermann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orban looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orban looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orban!
Steuermann tries to bench press Orban off him but Orban keeps the position.
Orban wants to control but Steuermann is keeping him busy.
Steuermann gets back to half guard.
Orban passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steuermann working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Attila Orban dominated that round.
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.

Orban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steuermann shoots in looking for a takedown but Orban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steuermann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orban scores with a nice strike.
Orban scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orban. Steuermann does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orban.
Orban tries to clinch there but Steuermann circles away.
Orban is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steuermann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orban throws a shot to the body.
Steuermann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steuermann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orban connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steuermann scrambles back to his feet.
Orban misses with a leg kick.
Orban stuffs the takedown.
Attila Orban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang Steuermann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Orban.
Orban misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann dives in and grabs Orban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orban pushes down on Steuermann's head and hops out.
Orban connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orban takes a swing at Steuermann's ribcage but misses.
Orban lands a slapping body shot.
Steuermann is breathing heavily.
Orban digs a good body shot into Steuermann'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!
Orban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann shoots in but Orban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orban scores with a shot to the body.
Orban throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orban looks to score with a jab to the body but Steuermann is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Attila Orban dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Orban misses the shot to the body.
Orban bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steuermann's head backwards.
Orban takes a swing at Steuermann's ribcage but misses.
Orban takes a swing at Steuermann's ribcage but misses.
Steuermann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orban counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Orban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steuermann doesn't seem phased though.
Orban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orban misses with a wild body shot.
Steuermann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steuermann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steuermann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Attila Orban is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steuermann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orban to score with a decent uppercut.
Orban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steuermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Orban.
Orban swings for the body but Steuermann moves out of range.
Orban misses with a double jab.
Attila Orban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Orban scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Orban tries to stand but Steuermann is controlling his head.
Steuermann sneaks back into half guard.
Orban tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steuermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orban slows the pace down in half guard.
Steuermann misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steuermann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steuermann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steuermann looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orban puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Orban performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Steuermann looking for submissions off his back.

Steuermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orban performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steuermann manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Attila Orban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orban, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attila Orban!