PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You. Stein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Red - Falling Sky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Brock
vs
Stein

195 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
17
222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Stein!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Brock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brock misses with the combination.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein throws a chopping leg kick but Brock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Stein tries to keep at a distance but Brock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock lands a body punch.
Brock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brock's brow.
A short right from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Brock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock misses with the head strike.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
A shot in the inside from Brock.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Brock shrugs off.
Stein prevents a body shot from Brock.
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stein is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
Brock tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steins head.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Brock blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Stein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Brock blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein avoiding damage.
Stein effectively controlling the action here.
Stein stalling in the clinch.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock misses with the head strike.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein controlling the action here for a moment.
Stein holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock misses with some punches.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein is pushing Brock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stein has Brock pushed against the cage.
Stein continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Stein.
Stein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stein swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Brock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stein counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Art Brock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Brock is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stein throws a right and a left that Brock avoids nicely.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Stein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brock counters with a one-two to the body.
Brock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock scores with a head kick.
Stein connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein catches Brock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brock throws a head kick that Stein semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
Stein blocks a leg kick.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Stein throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Art Brock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Brock's leg but Brock calmly moves out of range.
Stein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Brock takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Brock darts in trying to clinch
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
Stein works Brock's body with a nice hook.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brock throws a head kick that misses
and Stein counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brock!
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Brock misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stein.
Brock lands with a slapping head kick.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brock.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that Stein semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stein throws a push kick but Brock slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a nice head kick!
Stein with a jab.
Stein looks to land a combination. Brock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stein scores with a jab to the body.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein scores with a spinning back kick!
Stein throws a right hand that Brock ducks under and follows up with a left that Brock also avoids with ease.
Brock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Brock's head.
Stein scores with a jab to the body.

Brock has closed the distance and engaged Stein in a clinch.
Brock tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Stein misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stein blocking some punches.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Brock shrugs off.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brock swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
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!

Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stein blocks a head kick by Brock.
As Brock backs off Stein throws a huge counter combo but Brock manages to avoid it all.
Brock tries to clinch up.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock takes one on the button.
Stein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been told by Brock's head coaches at LOD Amsterdam Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brock tries to clinch
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Stein scores with a four punch combination!
Stein scores with a nice right hand.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Brock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stein.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock is looking to clinch.
Stein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stein connects with a jab.
Stein lands with an overhand left.
Brock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stein tries to bum rush Brock with a series of wild strikes but Brock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brock is looking for a counter combo.
Donk. Stein catches Brock right on the button with a cross.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stein takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Stein throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brock throws a lazy head kick
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
Stein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock misses with a wild combination.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Stein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stein.
Brock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stein.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Brock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brock doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Brock's belly button to the back.
Brock lands with a kick to the temple. Stein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brock.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brock is looking to clinch but Stein is avoiding it.
Brock backing away here, and Stein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brock scores with a hook.
Stein staying out of range there.
Stein lands with a kick to the temple. Brock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stein cracks Brock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Brock is rocked!
Brock blocks a leg kick.
Oh Brock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein looks to land a combination. Brock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stein!
Frank Stein thanked the fans post fight for their support.