PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Falling Slowly. Austin has chosen Motorhead-Killed by death as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Assis
vs
Austin

186 cm
29
240 lbs
9 - 13 - 1

187 cm
28
255 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Assis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assis shoots for a double leg takedown but Austin sprawls well. He's pushed Assis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Austin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assis.
Assis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Austin pinned against the cage. Austin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Assis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assis.
Assis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Austin circles away.
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.
Austin works Assis's body with a nice hook.
Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kimbo Assis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assis fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin jabs at Assis's body.
Assis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assis needs to keep his hands up - Austin had a free shot at his head there.
Austin looks to land a combination. Assis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Austin connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin swings for the body but Assis moves out of range.
Austin scores with a hook to the body. Assis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Assis at a distance.
Austin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Assis tries for a takedown but Austin circles away easily
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Assis under the eye.
Austin cracks a nice hook into Assis's ribs.
Assis takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Austin jabs at Assis's body.
Assis misses with a takedown attempt - Austin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Assis is breathing heavily.
Assis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steve Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Austin lands with a cross.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Austin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Assis in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Austin.
A jab from Austin does it's job there.
Assis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab from Austin.
Austin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Assis takes one to the side of the head.
Assis fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Assis takes one to the side of the head.
Austin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Austin with a hook.
Nice jab there from Austin.
Austin scores with a nice head shot.
Austin misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Austin coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Austin as Assis shoots in.
Austin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assis doesn't seem bothered though.
Austin lands a slapping body shot.
Austin with a jab.
Austin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Austin to score with a decent uppercut.
Austin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Austin finds it's target.
Austin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Austin tests Assis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Assis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Assis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Austin scores with a punch to the head.
Austin lands a really nice looking cross but Assis seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Austin.
Austin throws a series of punches but Assis avoids them all with ease.
Assis misses with a takedown attempt - Austin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Assis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Austin throws a shot to the body.
Assis shoots and misses
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Austin scores with a four punch combination!
Assis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Austin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Austin cracks Assis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Austin throws a one two combo.
Austin lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assis has time to react.
Austin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Assis walks into a left hand.
Austin scores with a hook to the body. Assis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assis tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Assis dodges the punch combination from Austin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Assis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

Austin rushes Assis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Austin can't break the clinch.

Assis manages to pull guard.
Assis is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Austin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Austin's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Assis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Assis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Austin defends well.
Austin wants to get up but he can't break Assis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Assis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Austin wants to stand but Assis is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Assis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Austin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Austin wants to get up but he can't break Assis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Austin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Assis, up you get!
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Assis.
Assis misses with a takedown
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Assis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Assis with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin jabs at Assis's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin scores with a shot to the body.
Assis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Assis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin scores with a body shot.
Austin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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.
Steve Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Austin scores with the left hand. Assis knows he should have avoided that one.
Austin clobbers Assis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Assis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Austin works over Assis's head and body with a nice combination.
Assis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Austin finds it's way round the side to connect with Assis's head.
Assis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Austin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Austin.
Assis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Austin finds it's way round the side to connect with Assis's head.
Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Assis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assis moves forwards but Austin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Austin does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Austin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Austin lands with a straight right. Assis didn't see that one coming.
Austin sizes up Assis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Austin. Beautiful body shot.
Austin tries to bum rush Assis with a series of wild strikes but Assis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Austin throws a right hand that Assis ducks under and follows up with a left that Assis also avoids with ease.
Austin connects with a single shot there.
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 cracks Assis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Assis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Austin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Austin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Assis.
A decent looking cross lands there for Austin.
Austin tests Assis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Austin lands a head shot.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Austin throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Austin.
Austin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Austin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Austin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Assis on the side of the head.
Austin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kimbo Assis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Austin drives through and clinches with Assis against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Austin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Austin lands with a short shot to the head.
Austin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Assis is controlling the position.
Assis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Austin prevents it.
Assis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Austin's efforts to push away.
Assis tries for a takedown but Austin manages to get underhooks.
Assis jumps guard but Austin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Assis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Assis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Assis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Assis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin lands a slapping body shot.
Austin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Austin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Austin scores with a four punch combination!
Austin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Austin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin lands a jab to the head.
Austin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Assis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Austin stuffs the takedown.
Austin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Austin throws a series of punches but Assis moves out of range.
Austin lands an overhand right.
Assis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Austin cracks a nice hook into Assis's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Austin punishes Assis's body with a nice straight punch.
Assis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 connects with a right hand. Assis shakes it off.
Assis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Austin connects with a jab.
Assis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Austin.
Assis misses with a takedown attempt - Austin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Austin works Assis's body with a nice hook.
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.
The crowd cheers as Austin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Assis doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin scores with a one two! Assis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Austin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Austin cracks Assis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Assis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Austin counters with a left to the body.
Assis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Assis shoots in and drives through. Austin sprawls well.
Kimbo Assis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Austin finds it's way through Assis's defenses.
Austin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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.
Assis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Austin defends it nicely.
Austin throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assis throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
A jab from Austin does it's job there.
Austin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Assis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Austin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Austin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assis.
Austin lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Austin - just one landing.
Austin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Austin.
Steve Austin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Austin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Austin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Austin!
Steve Austin very nearly forgot to thank Kobra Clothing Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.