PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Steele
vs
Starner

186 cm
34
165 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

172 cm
33
165 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

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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 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Logan Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Starner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Starner.
Steele throws a predictable looking body shot

and Starner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steele's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Starner from controlling successfully.
Steele wants to sweep here but Starner controlling him for the moment.

Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Starner scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Starner from controlling successfully.

Starner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Starner is in close to Steele's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steele working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steele tries to control but Starner wriggling away.
Starner is trying to escape the mount.

Steele looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Starner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Starner is looking to improve his position but Steele isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to control but Starner wriggling away.
Starner is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steele controlling his opponent.
Starner is looking to improve his position but Steele isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steele with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Starner working to try and regain half guard.

Starner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steele.
Steele looking to control but Starner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Starner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starner is looking to escape.
Starner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Starner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Steele looking to secure an arm triangle but Starner defends it well.
Steele controlling from mount.
Starner is trying desperately to improve position.
Starner wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steele has momentary wrist control but Starner slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Glen Starner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele digs a good body shot into Starner's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
Starner tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Starner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steele tries to clinch there but Starner circles away.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starner manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Steele.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Steele.
Starner thows a body shot but no joy.
Glen Starner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steele has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Starner wants to sweep but no luck.
Starner keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Starner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steele manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele keeping full guard, as Starner tries to pass.
Starner advances to half guard.

Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Starner is trying to work for a kimura but Steele is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Steele's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Starner connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
Starner prevents Steele from improving his position.

Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starner slips a nice elbow through Steele's hands, connecting with Steele's forehead.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Starner.

Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Starner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steele is just riding it out for now. Starner eventually gives up the hold.
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Starner trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Steele looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Starner has picked Steele up and slammed him! Steele can't keep hold of the triangle and Starner manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Starner working the ground and pound from side control.
Steele is looking to regain half guard here but Starner keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Starner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Starner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Starner scoring with punches from side control.
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Starner working the ground and pound.
Starner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starner lands a few punches from side control.
Starner lands an elbow.
Steele is trying to improve his position.
Glen Starner has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele prevents Starner from improving position.
Starner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard.
Steele is working hard here to advance position.
Starner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Starner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner is putting a hurting on Steele here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Starner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Starner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Starner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starner.
Steele connects with a jab.
Starner misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Starner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Starner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steele scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steele jabs Starner right on the nose. Starner blinks but takes it well.
Steele avoids the body shot from Starner.
Starner connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele connects with a body shot that sends Starner's belly button to the back.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starner throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Starner.

Steele gets a double leg takedown into Starner's guard.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Starner looking for a sweep. Not yet Starner, not yet.
Starner keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.

Starner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.
Steele passes Starner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steele is thwarting Starner's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele prevents Starner from improving his position.

Starner looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steele in particular looking to stall.
Steele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starner keeps working.
Steele stalling away here and it's allowed Starner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Starner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Logan Steele.
Starner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Starner on that attempt.
Starner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele lands an overhand right.
Steele wants to clinch up but Starner keeps it at a distance.
Steele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Glen Starner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steele scores with a decent looking hook.
Steele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Starner.

Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Starner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steele has his foot on Starner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starner works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starner pushing down on Steele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Logan Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starner works his way into side control.
Starner avoids the strikes from the bottom by Steele.
You can see the frustration on Steele's face as Starner controls the position.
Steele is trying to strike from the bottom but Starner has passed into full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele is trying to stand.
Starner looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Logan Steele.
I think Starner 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Glen Starner!
During a confident post fight interview, Glen Starner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.