PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Guy's choice of entrance music: Walk by Pantera. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Stepp
vs
Guy

193 cm
26
218 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
205 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, That Guy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stepp swivels and escapes.
Stepp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guy at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guy.

Stepp clinches up with Guy and pushes him back against the cage.
Guy pushes Stepp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepp misses with some punches.
Stepp goes for a takedown attempt but Guy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stepp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Stepp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stepp misses with the ground and pound.
Guy is trying to control Stepp's posture but Stepp avoids it.
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!
Guy tries to buck Stepp off but Stepp is having none of it.
Stepp throws an elbow but Guy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stepp working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guy tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stepp working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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.
Stepp working the ground and pound.
Stepp tries to advance to mount but Guy denies him.
Stepp working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Guy tries to improve position but can't.
Stepp working away.
Stepp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guy some visible discomfort.
Guy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Stepp creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Guy is rocked!
Stepp landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Guy is still in real trouble! Can Stepp finish him?
Stepp cracks Guy with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stepp immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Guy is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stepp!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stepp!
Steven Stepp was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.