PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Genus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otdHbA4GlSI. Johnny Steel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Steel
vs
Genus

187 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Genus!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Genus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Genus decides to stand back up.
Genus misses with a two punch combination.
Steel is breathing heavily.

Genus forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel letting Genus take a breather here.
Genus tries for a takedown. No joy.

Genus successfully pulls guard.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Genus.
Genus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Genus looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.

Genus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Genus controlling Steel's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Genus has his feet on Steel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

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

Genus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Genus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Genus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Genus distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Genus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Genus stands and steps away. Steel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Genus has taken the fight to the clinch.

Genus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Genus looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Genus looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Genus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
Genus working the head with strikes.
Genus controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Genus in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Genus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Steel to his feet.
Genus throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Genus to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Genus controls the pace.
Genus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Genus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Will Genus wasn't active enough on the ground.

Genus shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Genus looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Genus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genus 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! And we move into the final round!

Genus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Genus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Genus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Genus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Genus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Genus tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.

Genus stands up and beckons Steel to his feet.
Will Genus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Genus has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.

Genus manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Genus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel to the ground. Genus is now in Steel's guard.
Steel has momentary wrist control but Genus slips an elbow through the middle.
Genus controlling from the top position.

Steel is working an open guard so Genus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Genus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steel's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Genus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Genus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Genus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Will Genus was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Genus gets a double leg takedown into Steel's guard.
Johnny Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Genus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genus works over Steel with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Genus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Genus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genus!
Johnny Steel spoke after the fight, saying 'tried my best but they were the better fighter tonight and id like the chance to fight them again and hope for a better result next time'.