PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The Gangster
vs
Stein

160 cm
23
140 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

167 cm
24
145 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmey The Gangster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Stein throws a lazy head kick

and The Gangster counters with a single leg into guard. Stein didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Stein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Gangster defends well.
The Gangster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Gangster won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
The Gangster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Gangster passes into side control.
Stein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Gangster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stein sneaks back into half guard.
The Gangster controlling the pace.
The Gangster trying to control the action but Stein is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein manages to get to full guard.

Stein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Gangster defends well.
Stein has control of The Gangster's left arm, preventing The Gangster from doing any damage.
Stein looking to control but The Gangster passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is trying to control the action in half guard but Stein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Gangster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stein tries to roll over but The Gangster keeps him under control.
Stein has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The Gangster passes the guard and advances to mount!
The Gangster fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Gangster controlling from the full mount.
The Gangster with shots to the head and body - Stein looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Gangster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Gangster is landing with some decent strikes but Stein is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Gangster punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmey The Gangster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Gangster closes the distance and pushes Stein back into the cage.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Gangster or not.
Stein looking to slow down the pace here.
The Gangster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
The Gangster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein stalls.
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Gangster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Gangster blocks an uppercut.
The Gangster stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
The Gangster lands a nice shot to the body.
The Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
The Gangster wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Gangster.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Gangster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein wants a takedown but no success here.
Stein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for The Gangster to work.
The Gangster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from The Gangster.
A head punch on the inside from The Gangster fails to land.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
The Gangster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein slowing the pace effectively.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from The Gangster.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Gangster.
The Gangster tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Gangster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Gangster pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
The Gangster tries to stall but Stein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Gangster swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Gangster is looking to control Stein's arms but Stein gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Gangster has his back to the cage.
The Gangster working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Stein as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Timmey The Gangster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Gangster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein has The Gangster pushed against the cage.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein stalling in the clinch but The Gangster improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Gangster.
The Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
The Gangster manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by The Gangster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
The Gangster lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein gets through The Gangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Gangster is struggling to control the position.
The Gangster has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
The Gangster slowing the pace effectively.
Stein lands an uppercut.
The Gangster misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Gangster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
The Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
The Gangster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Gangster.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Gangster backwards.
Stein prevents a body shot from The Gangster.
Stein jumps guard but The Gangster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Gangster tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A low kick from The Gangster misses
and Stein counters with a left to the body.
Stein lands a slapping body shot.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Gangster throws a leg kick
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Gangster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stein slips under a jab from The Gangster.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Gangster thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
The Gangster slips a jab from Stein.
The Gangster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Gangster is looking to clinch but Stein is avoiding it.
The Gangster motions for Stein to come forward. The Gangster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster tries a head kick but it misses.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
The Gangster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stein lands with a right hand.
Stein circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Gangster misses with a low kick.
Stein misses with a body kick.
The Gangster is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
The Gangster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Gangster thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Gangster. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Gangster lands a head shot.
The Gangster throws a low kick, looking for Stein's leg but Stein calmly moves out of range.
Ein Stein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Gangster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein thows a body shot but no joy.
Stein tries to bum rush The Gangster with a series of wild strikes but The Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Timmey The Gangster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Gangster misses with a kick to the body.
Stein lands a nice shot that snaps The Gangster's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.

The Gangster has Stein up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is stalling here.
Stein lands with a short shot to the head.
The Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Gangster.
The Gangster swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Gangster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Gangster misses with the head strike.
The Gangster scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Gangster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Gangster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stein blocks a body shot from The Gangster.
The Gangster tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Gangster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Gangster effectively controlling the action here.
The Gangster tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
The Gangster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Gangster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land.
The Gangster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stein is keeping busy.
The Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Timmey The Gangster did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Gangster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for The Gangster.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein keeps the fight on the outside.
Stein misses with a wild combination.
Stein throws a head kick but The Gangster moves out of range.
The Gangster slips a jab from Stein.
Stein throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Gangster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Gangster content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The Gangster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stein some visible discomfort.
Stein tries to bench press The Gangster off him but The Gangster keeps the position.
The Gangster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stein regains half guard.
Stein wants to get back to full guard.
Stein is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if The Gangster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Timmey The Gangster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stein trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gangster looking to control but Stein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Gangster dominating with strikes here.
Stein is in a horrible position here. The Gangster smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein is desperately trying to improve his position but The Gangster has a good base and remains in mount.
The Gangster landing strikes from the mount.
The Gangster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stein tries to hold on but The Gangster postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Gangster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stein?
The Gangster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Gangster tries to control but Stein wriggling away.
The Gangster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stein looks a forlorn figure.
The Gangster tries to control but Stein wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Gangster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmey The Gangster had his way with Ein Stein in that round.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The Gangster throws a wild body kick that Stein sees coming a mile off.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Gangster tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Gangster throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
The Gangster defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
The Gangster misses with a straight left.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Stein throws an off balance right hand

and The Gangster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Gangster scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Gangster throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
The Gangster throws a head punch that misses.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by The Gangster.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Gangster.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Gangster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Gangster tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein is trying to break the clinch but The Gangster has him pressed against the cage.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein misses with the head strike.
The Gangster swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from The Gangster.
Ein Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Gangster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stein tries a body shot but The Gangster blocks it.
The Gangster misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
A right hook to the body lands for The Gangster.
The Gangster misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stein as The Gangster tries to tie him up.
The Gangster lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as The Gangster controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
The Gangster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Gangster looking to slow down the pace here.
The Gangster lands with a short shot to the head.
Stein is working for takedown but The Gangster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stein is trying to maintain a safe position but The Gangster gets an underhook and turns Stein into the cage.
A short right from The Gangster on the inside.
Stein is trying to maintain a safe position but The Gangster gets an underhook and turns Stein into the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from The Gangster.
A short right from Stein.
Stein stalling in the clinch but The Gangster improves position.
The Gangster lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Gangster just leaning against Stein, taking a breather.
The Gangster misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein has The Gangster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Gangster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster blocking some punches.
The Gangster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Gangster trying to stall but Stein improves his position.
The Gangster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Gangster working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein prevents a body shot from The Gangster.
Timmey The Gangster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stein is trying to push The Gangster away but The Gangster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stein slows down the pace here.
The Gangster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Gangster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein goes for a takedown attempt but The Gangster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmey The Gangster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ein Stein.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmey The Gangster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Gangster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Timmey The Gangster!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Timmey The Gangster!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Timmey The Gangster!

Timmey The Gangster wins by unanimous decision!
Timmey The Gangster retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Timmey The Gangster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.