PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meeoff comes into the arena with bawitaba blaring out of the sound system. Steel has chosen Immortal Technique-Point of no return as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Meeoff
vs
Steel

188 cm
33
212 lbs
18 - 18 - 1

184 cm
36
212 lbs
21 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meeoff somewhat.
Steel looks to land a combination but Meeoff avoids it well.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meeoff.
Meeoff throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Meeoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel to the mat! Steel manages to get full guard.
Meeoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel wants to stand up but Meeoff is controlling him.

Meeoff drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Meeoff off! Meeoff jumps back into Steel's guard.
Meeoff wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Meeoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.

Meeoff 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.
Meeoff trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Meeoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meeoff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Meeoff drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Meeoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meeoff decides to stand up, so the ref orders Steel to his feet.
Meeoff is looking to clinch.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Meeoff is out of range.
Steel throws a series of punches but Meeoff moves out of range.
Meeoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meeoff slips under a jab from Steel.
Meeoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Meeoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeoff staying calm.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meeoff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meeoff has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Meeoff should have avoided that one.

Meeoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Steel!
Steel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Steel is not content to let Meeoff control the position.
Steel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Meeoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Meeoff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Steel sneaks out the side door and pushes Meeoff away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Meeoff's head but Meeoff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel throws a jab when Meeoff was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Meeoff dominated that round.
That's time! Meeoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meeoff throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Meeoff.
Steel blocks a head kick by Meeoff.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Jack Meeoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meeoff staying out of range there.
Meeoff tries to clinch
and Steel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meeoff throws a head kick that misses.
Meeoff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meeoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Meeoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meeoff slips a straight right by Steel.
Meeoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel leaves Meeoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meeoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Meeoff misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Meeoff pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel avoids the head kick by Meeoff.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Meeoff rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Meeoff is controlling the position.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel is trying to break free.
Meeoff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Meeoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steel tries to stall but Meeoff uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Meeoff prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Meeoff is controlling him.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel wants to break free but Meeoff has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meeoff!
Meeoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Meeoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meeoff avoids the body shot from Steel.
Meeoff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Meeoff misses with a two punch combination.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Meeoff moves away and avoids it.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meeoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meeoff scores with a nice head shot.
Meeoff fails to land the takedown.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meeoff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Meeoff. Meeoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Meeoff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.

Meeoff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Meeoff tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel is trying to stand up here but Meeoff is controlling him well.

Meeoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.

Steel manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeoff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Meeoff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Meeoff's head back.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Meeoff misses.
Meeoff wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Meeoff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.

Meeoff has taken the fight to the clinch.

Meeoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Steel drops Meeoff with a beautiful combination! Meeoff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steel is looking for the KO!
Meeoff fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Meeoff scores with a head kick.
Meeoff lands a two punch combo.
Meeoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Meeoff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel is trying to defend but Meeoff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Meeoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Meeoff seems to be looking for submissions.
Meeoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meeoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Meeoff wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.

Steel has one foot on Meeoff's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meeoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel cracks Meeoff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meeoff swinging wildly here.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Meeoff - that will leave a mark!
Meeoff throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Cory Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeoff circles away quickly and effectively.
Cory Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Meeoff throws a head kick that Steel semi-blocks.
Meeoff slips under a jab.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Steel misses.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Meeoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meeoff somewhat.
Meeoff tries to clinch up.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Meeoff. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Meeoff.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeoff manages to avoid it.
Meeoff throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Meeoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Meeoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel throws a right hand that Meeoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Meeoff also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel leaves Meeoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Meeoff throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steel avoids the head kick by Meeoff.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Meeoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel cracks Meeoff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meeoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meeoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meeoff off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steel 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Steel!
Cory Steel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.