PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Ii (ranked 2608 p4p, 2283 weight class) and Exeudo Oni (ranked 374 p4p, 325 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Steel Ii
vs
Oni

185 cm
20
179
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
175
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Steel Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Exeudo Oni!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Oni off balance momentarily.
Steel Ii lands with a slapping head kick.
Steel Ii slips under a jab.
Oni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Ii has time to react.
Oni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel Ii pinned against the cage. Steel Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
And Oni tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel Ii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Ii ducks under a wild hook from Oni.
Steel Ii has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oni moves out of range as Steel Ii throws a body kick.
Oni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Ii's hands.
Steel Ii is looking to slow Oni down with leg kicks.
Oni shoots in for a double leg but Steel Ii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel Ii counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Ii staying out of range there.
Steel Ii connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Steel Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Steel Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Steel Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Oni.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni tries to clinch but Steel Ii is having none of it.
Steel Ii throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Oni walks into a stiff left hand from Steel Ii.
We've been informed that Oni has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steel Ii connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel Ii, as that shot connected.

Oni rushes Steel Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Ii is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Oni to work.
Steel Ii is trying to push Oni away but Oni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Oni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oni moves out of range of the body kick.

Oni gets a double leg takedown into Steel Ii's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii wants to stand but Oni is controlling the position.
Steel Ii keeping moving, preventing Oni from controlling successfully.
Steel Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oni trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel Ii is trying to control the position but Oni postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Steel Ii throws a series of strikes that have Oni backpedaling.
Oni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oni takes a step back to recover.
Alex Steel Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oni tries to clinch up.

Oni shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel Ii is trying to defend but Oni finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steel Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oni's back!
Steel Ii struggling to keep hold of the position.
Oni rolls, trying to escape but Steel Ii keeps control of the position.

Steel Ii patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Steel Ii go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Oni right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Oni trying to control the hands but Steel Ii breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Steel Ii's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Oni tries to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oni wants to control his opponent's hands but Steel Ii gets his hands free.
Oni tries to break free.
I would not like to be Oni right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
That's time! Steel Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Oni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oni avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Oni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oni throws a combination that misses
and Steel Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Oni pushes Steel Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Oni stalls.
Steel Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Oni won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Oni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oni misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel Ii.
Steel Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel Ii misses with a body punch.
Oni has Steel Ii pressed against the cage, preventing Steel Ii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel Ii is leaning against Oni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Ii breaks the clinch.
Steel Ii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Oni pushes Steel Ii up against the cage in a clinch.

Steel Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Oni lands a left and a right that sends Steel Ii crashing to the canvas! Oni dives into mount looking to finish!

Steel Ii is rocked!

It looks like Alex Steel Ii has been cut.
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!
Steel Ii is desperately trying to improve his position but Oni has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Steel Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni tries to control but Steel Ii wriggling away.
Steel Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Oni tries to push Steel Ii's head away but Steel Ii is holding on tight.
Oni throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Steel Ii is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni avoids the attempt from Steel Ii to control.
Steel Ii wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Steel Ii is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel Ii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Ii is looking to escape.
Oni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oni controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii tries to hold on but Oni postures up.
Steel Ii gets back to half guard.
Steel Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Ii connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Oni is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Ii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Oni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Ii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steel Ii is looking to improve his position.
Oni wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Ii is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oni.
Steel Ii feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Oni has managed to clinch.

Steel Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oni misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel Ii. That's going to slow Oni down.
Oni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel Ii misses with a wild combination.
Oni wants to counter with a clinch but Steel Ii pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Oni misses with a combination
and Steel Ii counters with a low kick, right behind Oni 's knee.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Steel Ii moves away and avoids it.
Oni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel Ii - that will leave a mark!
Oni goes for a double leg but Steel Ii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel Ii continues to drive forward.
Steel Ii throws a leg kick which misses Oni's front leg but catches the back leg as Oni tries to avoid it.
Oni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel Ii pinned against the cage. Steel Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steel Ii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oni just manages to avoid it.
Alex Steel Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Oni throws a body punch but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Oni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel Ii. Steel Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Oni tries for a takedown but Steel Ii circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alex Steel Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
Nice body kick from Steel Ii.
Oni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oni clinches with his opponent.
Steel Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Oni has double underhooks.
Steel Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Steel Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Steel Ii.

Steel Ii gets caught napping as Oni dives in and scores a takedown. Steel Ii manages to retain guard.
Oni trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Ii is on top in guard.

Steel Ii trying to control but Oni is working from the bottom.
Steel Ii passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii tries to stand and escape but Oni is controlling the position.
Steel Ii is keen to just control but Oni is a slippery customer.
Steel Ii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel Ii is taking a breather. Oni 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 Ii trying to control from half guard but Oni is working away.
Oni manages to get to full guard.
Oni seems keen to control Steel Ii's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oni being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel Ii wants to stand but Oni is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Steel Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oni to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii wants to get back to his feet but Oni passes into half guard.
Steel Ii has his hands clasped together around Oni's back. He's all about the action.
Oni passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Ii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Steel Ii.
I think Steel Ii 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

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