PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin McGillen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin McGillen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Steel Jr
vs
McGillen

187 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Angry Beaver Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Steel Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin McGillen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Jr fails with the takedown.
Steel Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGillen tries to clinch up.
Steel Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
McGillen tries to clinch there but Steel Jr circles away.
McGillen wants to clinch.
Steel Jr with a hook.

That has opened up Kevin McGillen's cut even more.
Both fighters circling a little - McGillen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGillen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Steel Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steel Jr stalling.
McGillen looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McGillen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel Jr on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - McGillen scores with a four punch combination!

Steel Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steel Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Jr really is a fat lump.
Steel Jr trying to control the pace.

Steel Jr stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillen is looking to clinch.

McGillen darts in and clinches Steel Jr up against the cage.
McGillen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Steel Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steel Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGillen prevents it.
McGillen working aggressively here.
McGillen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGillen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel Jr gets through McGillen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel Jr slows down the pace here.
McGillen misses with an elbow strike.
McGillen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGillen pushes off an throws an elbow but Steel Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGillen looks gassed!
McGillen trying to stall but Steel Jr improves his position.
McGillen working Steel Jr over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGillen.
Steel Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGillen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steel Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Jr blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Jr is trying to drag McGillen to the mat but McGillen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Steel Jr wants the takedown. McGillen is fighting it off but Steel Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McGillen's guard against the cage.
Steel Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but McGillen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Jr wants to stand but McGillen is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Steel Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGillen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Steel Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by McGillen.

Steel Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGillen, pushing him back against the cage.
McGillen misses with the head strike.
Steel Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from McGillen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Jr.
Steel Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGillen misses with a punch on the inside.
McGillen wants to break free but Steel Jr has control.
Steel Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Jr.
McGillen is looking to control Steel Jr's arms but Steel Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGillen has his back to the cage.
Steel Jr is trying to break the clinch but McGillen has him pressed against the cage.

Steel Jr tightens his grip and picks McGillen up, before dumping him to the ground. McGillen manages to land in guard.
Steel Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGillen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGillen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but McGillen is retaining full guard.
Steel Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but McGillen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGillen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steel Jr is controlling him.
Steel Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel Jr is pushing down on McGillen's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGillen is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. John Steel Jr just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Steel Jr tries to bum rush McGillen with a series of wild strikes but McGillen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGillen tries to clinch

and Steel Jr moves into the clinch.
McGillen tries a knee to the head but Steel Jr blocks it.
Steel Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGillen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steel Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGillen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steel Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kevin McGillen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Jr tries for a takedown but McGillen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGillen clinches but Steel Jr breaks the clinch

and Steel Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steel Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steel Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Steel Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGillen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Steel Jr misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

McGillen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steel Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
John Steel Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but McGillen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGillen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Jr working some strikes from top position.
Steel Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Steel Jr stands up from McGillen's guard - Steel Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kevin McGillen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Steel Jr shoots in and bounces McGillen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steel Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. John Steel Jr just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McGillen looks to clinch

and Steel Jr counters with a shoot takedown. McGillen fights it but they end up in guard.
Steel Jr is pushing down on McGillen's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGillen is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel Jr controlling the action here.

Steel Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but McGillen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Jr slows the pace down in half guard.

Steel Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McGillen avoids a punch combination nicely.

Steel Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGillen was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steel Jr controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Steel Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel Jr, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Steel Jr!