PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Iii (ranked 5459 p4p, 5858 weight class) and Jimbo Gregor (ranked 482 p4p, 497 weight class). Jimbo Gregor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Steel Iii
vs
Gregor

190 cm
21
280
2 - 4 - 0

189 cm
21
242
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Steel Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Gregor!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Gregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Steel Iii.

Steel Iii shoots in and bounces Gregor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steel Iii wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gregor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel Iii has picked Gregor up and slammed him! Gregor can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel Iii manages to pass to side control!
Gregor is looking to reverse the position.
Gregor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is chipping away with strikes.
Steel Iii tries to advance to mount but Gregor denies him.
Steel Iii lands some shots froms side control.
Gregor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Iii working over Gregor with some ground and pound. Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Gregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii wants to control but Gregor is keeping him busy.
Gregor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing that Steel Iii has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregor taking some punishment here, with Steel Iii in his half guard.
Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steel Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steel Iii is taking a breather. Gregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gregor is staying active underneath Steel Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Steel Iii there.
Gregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steel Iii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregor keeps working.
Gregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom.
Gregor taking some punishment here, with Steel Iii in his half guard.

Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 Iii connects with a nice short shot to Gregor's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Iii working the head and body with strikes.

Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Iii trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Steel Iii lands a nice short elbow.
Steel Iii trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom.

Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii is looking to advance position but Gregor won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Steel Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steel Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregor takes one to the chin there.
Steel Iii scores with a nice strike.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Gregor's shoulder, as Gregor tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Gregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Iii misses with a looping right.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Steel Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Gregor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Steel Iii misses.
A jab lands there for Gregor.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
Steel Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Steel Iii misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gregor! But no joy.
Steel Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel Iii missing with a left hand there. Gregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Steel Iii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Iii is putting a hurting on Gregor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gregor regains half guard.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?

Gregor looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii wants to control but Gregor is keeping him busy.
Steel Iii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel Iii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gregor is not content to let Steel Iii control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii tries to pass to full mount but Gregor defends it.
Steel Iii not doing much here.

Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel Iii seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gregor for as long as he can get away with.
Steel Iii slips a nice elbow through Gregor's hands, connecting with Gregor's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Steel Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Steel Iii misses with a straight right.
Gregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel Iii lands a nice hook to Gregor's body. Gregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Steel Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel Iii.

Steel Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor being controlled against the cage.
Steel Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel Iii or not.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii working aggressively here.
Steel Iii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregor up against the cage.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
Steel Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregor lands a right hand.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Steel Iii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gregor.
Steel Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steel Iii misses with a knee to the head.
Jimbo Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor lands a shoulder strike.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.

Steel Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii loads up on a big right hand but Gregor slips the punch.
Gregor connects with the punch.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Gregor's head.
Steel Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gregor slips under a jab from Steel Iii.

Steel Iii forces Gregor back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor working aggressively here.
Gregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor scores with a shot to the side of Steel Iii's head.
Steel Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Gregor.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Steel Iii trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gregor as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Gregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steel Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jimbo Gregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gregor digs a right hand into Steel Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel Iii's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregor.
Gregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Gregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Gregor.
A short left from Gregor.
Gregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Iii controls his hands.
Alex Steel Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimbo Gregor.
I think Steel Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii!