PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuses Steel (ranked 3074 p4p, 437 weight class) and Victor Hadley (ranked 8197 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Hadley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zuses Steel's chin.

Steel
vs
Hadley

185 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zuses Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victor Hadley!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hadley is trying to defend but Steel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hadley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hadley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hadley tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel stalling.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Hadley defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is controlling the pace.

Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hadley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Hadley misses with a takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Victor Hadley has been cut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hadley enables Steel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hadley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Steel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hadley, up you get!
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hadley is trying to defend but Steel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel winds up and cracks Hadley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steel not doing much here.

Steel stands up out of the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steel drives through with a takedown into Hadley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadley is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hadley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zuses Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Hadley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Steel tries to land a front kick but Hadley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Steel lands but Hadley takes it in his stride.

Steel clinches with his opponent.
Hadley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel has Hadley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hadley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Steel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Steel decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Steel moves into range and clinches up with Hadley.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadley can do to turn this around?

Steel breaks from the clinch.
Hadley is breathing heavily.

Steel drives through with a takedown into Hadley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel cracks Hadley with a solid left hand.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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. Steel connects with a nice short shot to Hadley's temple.
Steel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Steel seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hadley to stand up.

Steel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hadley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Steel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hadley, up you get!
Steel throws a low kick but Hadley avoids it.
Zuses Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Hadley. No joy for Steel on that attempt.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Hadley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hadley to the mat! Hadley manages to get full guard.
Steel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zuses Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel passes Hadley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel controlling the action here.
Hadley is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zuses Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Hadley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hadley is looking to control Steel's arms but Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hadley has his back to the cage.
Hadley tries to break the clinch but Steel is controlling the position.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Hadley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hadley is looking to take this one to the mat.

Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hadley or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Steel breaks from the clinch.

Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hadley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steel content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hadley has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel moves into full mount! Hadley won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel is landing with some decent strikes but Hadley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Steel raining down hammerfists from mount.

Hadley is rocked!
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hadley is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hadley for as long as he can get away with.
Hadley has given up his back.

Steel looking to break Hadley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hadley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Steel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Steel keeps control of the position as Hadley tries to break free.
Hadley is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Steel is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Steel looking for the choke but no joy.

Hadley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Steel.
Steel controlling the position well here. Hadley rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Steel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel continues to stall.

Steel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Steel looking for the RNC.

Steel looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadley trying to control but not successfully.
Steel scores with punches from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Steel. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Steel punches Hadley on the ear.
Steel lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hadley's head.
Steel lands punches and elbows.
Steel is raining down hard shots and and Hadley has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zuses Steel!