PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba James Jr (ranked 24972 p4p, 523 weight class) and Steven Steele (ranked 6758 p4p, 489 weight class). James Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Biscuits & Gravy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James Jr
vs
Steele

188 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

This Is England (Everything $25)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Steele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James Jr is trying to control but can't.
James Jr is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Steele escapes and gets back to his feet.

Steele rushes James Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele lands an elbow just above James Jr 's eye.

It looks like Bubba James Jr has been cut.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr is trying to drag Steele to the mat but Steele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Jr's efforts to push away.

Steele wants the takedown. James Jr is fighting it off but Steele persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in James Jr's guard against the cage.
James Jr controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself.

Steele stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James Jr misses with a double jab.
James Jr moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.

Steele clinches up with James Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Steele.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
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!
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.

Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James Jr wants to get back to his feet but Steele drags him back down.

Steele has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
James Jr misses with a kick to the body.
James Jr shoots in and drives through. Steele sprawls well.
And Steele tries to counter it with a takedown but James Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James Jr's defenses.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr can't break the clinch.
James Jr is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele tries a knee to the head but James Jr blocks it.
James Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
James Jr is looking to reverse the position.

Steele decides to stand back up.
Steele is looking to land body kicks.

Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba James Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

James Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James Jr wants to clinch

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
James Jr wants to get back to his feet.

Steele stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows James Jr to get to his feet.

Steele moves into range and clinches up with James Jr.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steele. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James Jr can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow just above James Jr 's eye.

Steele is trying to trip James Jr. He has hold of a leg but James Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steele persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!

Steele stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
James Jr throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Steele rushes James Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
James Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James Jr's defenses.
James Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Steele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Steele decides to stand back up.

James Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele is breathing heavily.

Steele gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James Jr looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steele takes the fight into the clinch.

Steele has picked James Jr up - he's going for a ride! Steele dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

James Jr has one foot on Steele's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
James Jr tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Steele moves into range and clinches up with James Jr.
Steele tries to score a body lock takedown but James Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele has James Jr pressed against the cage, preventing James Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but James Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.

Steele stands up.
Steele tries to land a front kick but James Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from James Jr misses the target.
James Jr feints a jab promting Steele to slip. James Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Steele instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele tries a knee to the head but James Jr blocks it.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba James Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

James Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

James Jr tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Nice elbow from Steele.

Bubba James Jr's cut is getting worse.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.

Steele has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but James Jr regains guard immediately.
Steele is standing up over James Jr. James Jr looks to escape but Steele dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steele decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James Jr tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steven Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Jr can't break the clinch.

Steele lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele won't allow James Jr to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Steele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James Jr, up you get!

Steele closes the distance and clinches.
James Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
James Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bubba James Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Steele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Steele stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steven Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from James Jr.
James Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Steele lands a takedown into guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Steele!