PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Steinberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Steinberg has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Williams
vs
Steinberg

190 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Steinberg!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinberg which made him look bad.
A big left from Steinberg misses.
Steinberg misses with a looping right.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steinberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Steinberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Steinberg counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Steinberg circles away.
Steinberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steinberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams misses with an uppercut
enabling Steinberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Steinberg throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steinberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinberg defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams scores with the left hand. Steinberg knows he should have avoided that one.

Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steinberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steinberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steinberg has escaped and now he's on top!

Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Williams working for a triangle but Steinberg defends it easily.
Steinberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steinberg passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams is trying to work for a sweep but Steinberg has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Steinberg's attempts to control the action.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steinberg looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Steinberg looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Will Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Williams cracks Steinberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Steinberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Steinberg.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Steinberg.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Steinberg moves away and avoids it.
Steinberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steinberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Steinberg does it's job there.
Steinberg scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Steinberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steinberg connects with a looping right hand.
Frank Steinberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steinberg is trying to improve his position.

Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steinberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Steinberg!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Steinberg defends easily.

Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steinberg passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.

Steinberg decides to stand and escape the position.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Steinberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Steinberg misses its intended target.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Steinberg ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Will Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steinberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steinberg wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steinberg tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steinberg to the ground. Steinberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Steinberg.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Steinberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinberg tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Steinberg lands with a nice body punch.
Steinberg sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Steinberg throws a body kick that misses.
Steinberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steinberg connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Steinberg throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Steinberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Steinberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steinberg scores with a nice head shot.
Steinberg digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steinberg.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steinberg throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Steinberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steinberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Steinberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Steinberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steinberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Steinberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steinberg cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Steinberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams slips a straight right by Steinberg.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Steinberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steinberg manages to avoid it.
Steinberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steinberg did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
Steinberg trying to control from the bottom.
Steinberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Williams from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steinberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Williams has gone for a leg lock! Steinberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Steinberg from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steinberg passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steinberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams can't escape the position.
Steinberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Steinberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steinberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steinberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Steinberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williams misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steinberg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steinberg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Steinberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinberg as he jumps to the side.
Steinberg throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Steinberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steinberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Steinberg!