PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sa aS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sa aS could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Steele's chin.

aS
vs
Steele

181 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sa aS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aS misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
aS throws a big shot that misses.

Steele shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steele showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steele throwing shots but aS is blocking nicely.
Steele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. aS defending well though.
Steele wants to take a breather but aS is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Steele there.
Steele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steele lands with a punch from half guard.
aS avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steele.
Steele wants to pass to mount but aS is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
aS on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if aS tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Steele connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steele throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steele thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
aS in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Steele punching from mount but aS doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Steele looking to control but aS is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele punching from mount but aS doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Steele throwing strikes here but aS is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steele landing strikes from the mount and aS is in trouble!
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 is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. aS can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele misses with a head shot.
Steele throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
aS is breathing heavily.
aS in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
aS holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steele tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steele with shots to the head and body - aS looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
aS is bucking up trying to escape but Steele cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
aS in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Steele putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Steele controlling from mount.
aS wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Steele.
aS is in a horrible position here. Steele smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
aS blocking the ground and pound.
Steele sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Steele working for a submission but aS is keeping him at bay.
aS is squirming around, avoiding Steele's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele lands with some vicious ground and pound - can aS hang on?
Steele dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but aS circles away.
aS throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
aS scores with a decent looking hook.
Jason Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
aS changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
aS throws a lazy uppercut

and Steele counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in aS's guard now.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but aS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as aS works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele trying to control but aS is working from the bottom.
Steele throws a big elbow that misses.
aS will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but aS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele is looking to work some ground and pound but aS has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
aS wants to stand and escape but Steele is having none of it.
Steele trying to control but aS is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Steele.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but aS shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Steele misses.
A combination from aS does no damage.
aS throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by aS.
Sa aS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
aS throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
aS misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for aS, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
aS looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from aS finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Steele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. aS tries to avoid it but Steele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag aS to the ground. aS escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
aS swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
aS looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.

Steele gets the takedown into side control.
aS is not content to let Steele control the position.
Steele fails to land a wild elbow strike.
aS knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steele on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to advance to mount but aS denies him.
Steele trying to control the action but aS is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Steele landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
aS looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
aS wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. aS tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in aS's guard.
Steele pushing down on aS's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

aS is defending against the submission attempts here by Steele.
Steele landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aS keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele sitting and controlling from the half guard.
aS blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steele.
Steele working the head and body with strikes.
Steele is trying to control the action in half guard but aS is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. aS defending well though.
Steele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele thows a huge punch but aS dodges it nicely.
Steele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but aS does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele wants to free his trapped foot but aS is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steele working the head and body with strikes.
Steele is trying to control. aS wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steele landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steele wants to lay and pray for a moment but aS keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jason Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
aS is staying active underneath Steele, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steele thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed aS's head.
aS is not content to let Steele control the position.
aS won't allow Steele to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
aS blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steele.
Steele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sa aS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
aS avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for aS!
Steele with a couple of short strikes.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30

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