PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 1266 p4p, 158 weight class) and Conor OMalley (ranked 1708 p4p, 211 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Steinheiser
vs
OMalley

187 cm
33
184 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

185 cm
32
176 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley throws a lazy head kick

and Steinheiser counters with a single leg into guard. OMalley didn't expect that.
OMalley controls Steinheiser momentarily but Steinheiser frees himself.
Steinheiser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OMalley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OMalley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley controls Steinheiser momentarily but Steinheiser frees himself.
Steinheiser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OMalley pulls Steinheiser in close to his closed guard and prevents Steinheiser from doing any damage or advancing position.
OMalley trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing.
Steinheiser working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but OMalley blocks nicely.
OMalley looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steinheiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steinheiser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steinheiser is looking to work some ground and pound but OMalley has wrist control.
Steinheiser throws a big right hand that misses.
Steinheiser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steinheiser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steinheiser trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steinheiser stands up over OMalley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steinheiser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OMalley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but OMalley blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley looking to control.
OMalley is pulling down on Steinheiser's head to control his posture.
Steinheiser scoring with some ground and pound.

OMalley has his foot on Steinheiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinheiser works his way back into a safe position though.
OMalley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
OMalley working a defensive guard here.
Steinheiser scoring with some ground and pound.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing.
OMalley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser cracks OMalley with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Steinheiser tries to pass.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Steinheiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and OMalley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinheiser has managed to get both his arms back between OMalley's legs - danger averted.
Steinheiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.

OMalley working for a triangle but Steinheiser defends it easily.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but OMalley blocks nicely.

OMalley looking for a guillotine here but Steinheiser defends easily.
OMalley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steinheiser with a flurry of punches that miss.

OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steinheiser trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley controls Steinheiser momentarily but Steinheiser frees himself.
Steinheiser stands up over OMalley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinheiser trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinheiser landing with the ground and pound.
OMalley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynn Steinheiser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

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

Steinheiser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steinheiser is keeping the position for now.
OMalley looking to sit in guard and control but Steinheiser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

OMalley wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steinheiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steinheiser postures up.
Steinheiser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steinheiser distracts OMalley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OMalley is on top in guard.

OMalley trying to control but Steinheiser is working from the bottom.
Steinheiser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OMalley controls the pace.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steinheiser is keeping the position for now.
Steinheiser wants to stand up but OMalley is controlling him.
OMalley slips nicely into half guard.

OMalley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser won't allow OMalley to pass to mount.

OMalley wants to work for an arm triangle but Steinheiser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steinheiser is controlling OMalley's position as best he can from this difficult position.

OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steinheiser defends it well.
OMalley is pressing down on Steinheiser's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steinheiser is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OMalley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

OMalley is trying to work for a kimura but Steinheiser is defending well.
OMalley is stalling here. Steinheiser is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! OMalley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steinheiser has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Steinheiser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OMalley can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is looking to reverse the position.
OMalley wants to control but Steinheiser postures up.
Steinheiser working the head with strikes.
OMalley stops Steinheiser from passing to mount.
OMalley taking a bit of punishment here - Steinheiser scoring with strikes.
Lynn Steinheiser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OMalley wants to control but Steinheiser postures up.
Steinheiser lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Steinheiser.
Steinheiser working away.
Steinheiser is putting a hurting on OMalley here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinheiser lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
OMalley tries to improve position but can't.
OMalley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OMalley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

OMalley is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynn Steinheiser dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Steinheiser gets caught napping as OMalley dives in and scores a takedown. Steinheiser manages to retain guard.
OMalley is still in real trouble! Can Steinheiser finish him?
OMalley wants to pass the guard but Steinheiser is keeping the position.
OMalley seems to have recovered his senses.
Steinheiser seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Steinheiser keeps moving.
OMalley tries to stand but Steinheiser is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley stands and throws Steinheiser's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

OMalley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steinheiser is defended easily by OMalley.

OMalley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steinheiser regains half guard there - taking advantage of OMalley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
OMalley wants to control but Steinheiser is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

Steinheiser is defending against the submission attempts here by OMalley.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Steinheiser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steinheiser holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
OMalley is keen to just control but Steinheiser is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steinheiser is not content to let OMalley control the position.

OMalley is trying for a kimura here. Steinheiser looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! OMalley wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor OMalley!
After the big win, Conor OMalley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Lynn Steinheiser was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm calling for a review of this fight! This faggot kept sticking his finger in my asshole!!! Who the hell can fight effectively while getting fingered in their asshole??? I did not like that at all ... though it felt good, but that is besides the point! A distraction is a DISTRACTION!!! '.