PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Mayzing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Steptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steptoe has chosen . as his entrance music. Johnny Mayzing could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Albert Steptoe's chin.

Mayzing
vs
Steptoe

173 cm
21
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

170 cm
26
158 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Mayzing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Steptoe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayzing tries to clinch there but Steptoe circles away.
Mayzing shoots in and drives through. Steptoe sprawls well.
Mayzing misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayzing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steptoe tries to avoid it but Mayzing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steptoe to the ground. Steptoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mayzing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Steptoe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Mayzing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Steptoe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Steptoe seems to be working for a kimura but Mayzing defends the submission attempt.
Mayzing preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayzing is trying to get back to full guard.

Steptoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Mayzing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayzing works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayzing keeping moving, preventing Steptoe from controlling successfully.
Mayzing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steptoe.
Steptoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayzing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayzing looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayzing is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mayzing prevents a takedown attempt there.

Mayzing lands a takedown into guard.
Steptoe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mayzing wants to control from the top but Steptoe keeps moving.
Mayzing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayzing is looking to work some ground and pound but Steptoe has wrist control.
Mayzing content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayzing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steptoe is keeping the position for now.

Steptoe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Steptoe lands with a nice combination. Mayzing backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayzing tries to clinch there but Steptoe circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steptoe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Steptoe misses the target.

Mayzing dives in and scores a takedown into Steptoe's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Mayzing will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mayzing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayzing tries to clinch there but Steptoe circles away.
Mayzing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steptoe circles away.
Mayzing tries to clinch up

so Steptoe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Mayzing is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Steptoe is trying to trip Mayzing. He has hold of a leg but Mayzing is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steptoe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Albert Steptoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steptoe stopping the sweep attempt from Mayzing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayzing is trying to keep Steptoe in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayzing wants to stand but Steptoe is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Mayzing just wasn't active enough.
Mayzing shoots and misses
and Mayzing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Mayzing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayzing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steptoe swivels and escapes.
Mayzing fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Steptoe as Mayzing shoots in.
Johnny Mayzing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Steptoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steptoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayzing misses the target.
Steptoe shoots in and drives through. Mayzing sprawls well.
Steptoe blocks a head kick by Mayzing.
Mayzing tries to clinch but Steptoe is having none of it.
Mayzing takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Mayzing gets a double leg takedown into Steptoe's guard.
Mayzing passes Steptoe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mayzing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayzing with the ground and pound but Steptoe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mayzing trying to control but Steptoe is working from the bottom.
Mayzing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayzing trying to control the position from guard on top but Steptoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayzing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steptoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayzing throws an elbow that misses. Steptoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayzing's guard. Nice move by Steptoe!
Steptoe passes Mayzing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steptoe sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayzing wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mayzing wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mayzing has one foot on Steptoe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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 Johnny Mayzing will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Steptoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayzing as he avoids it easily.
Mayzing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mayzing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayzing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayzing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Mayzing. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mayzing instigates a clinch.

Mayzing gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Steptoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayzing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayzing throws a strike but Steptoe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steptoe works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steptoe wants to pass to mount but Mayzing is defending the position.

Steptoe seems to be working for a kimura but Mayzing defends the submission attempt.

Steptoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayzing defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steptoe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mayzing wants to get back to his feet.
Albert Steptoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayzing makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mayzing misses with a double jab.
Mayzing throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayzing. Steptoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayzing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steptoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steptoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayzing.
Steptoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayzing circles away.
Steptoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayzing.
Mayzing shoots for a takedown but Steptoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayzing shoots in but no luck this time.

Steptoe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayzing to the ground. Steptoe is now in Mayzing's guard.

Steptoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steptoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayzing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert Steptoe.
Well Mayzing 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Mayzing!