PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Juggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tamerlan steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tamerlan steel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Juggler's chin.

Juggler
vs
steel

180 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Juggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, tamerlan steel!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggler doesn't succeed with the takedown

and steel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juggler won't be happy with that.

steel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Juggler to his feet.
Juggler has his takedown stuffed

and steel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
steel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Juggler controls his leg.
Juggler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juggler tries to get out of the position.

steel stands up and beckons Juggler to join him on the feet.
Juggler misses with a takedown

and steel counters with a single leg into guard. Juggler didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Juggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juggler is breathing heavily.
steel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Juggler is proving hard to escape from.

Juggler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

steel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Juggler with a lazy takedown attempt

and steel counters with a shoot takedown. Juggler fights it but they end up in guard.

steel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Juggler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as steel sprawls well. steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juggler gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juggler paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Juggler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juggler is one step ahead there.
Juggler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for steel on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now steel is on top in guard.

steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
steel wants to control from the top but Juggler keeps moving.

Juggler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
steel advances to half guard.

Juggler actively working from the bottom here.
steel moves nicely into side control.

steel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Sam Juggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
steel leaves Juggler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

steel gets caught flat footed, as Juggler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juggler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggler won't allow steel to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Juggler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and steel dives on top into guard.
steel wanted to stand there but Juggler had control of the position.

Juggler working for a triangle but steel defends it easily.

Juggler is looking for a triangle here but steel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Juggler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

steel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Juggler to his feet.
steel works over Juggler's head and body with a nice combination.
Juggler fails with the takedown.
Juggler shoots and misses
and steel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Juggler closes this distance looking for a takedown but steel circles away.
Juggler shoots for a takedown but steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Juggler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Juggler tries to pass to full mount but steel defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Juggler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! steel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Juggler, into his guard.

Juggler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. steel is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

tamerlan steel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juggler. That did some damage!
tamerlan steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Juggler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juggler has his takedown stuffed
and steel counters with a stiff right hand.
steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
steel lands a two punch combo.
steel lands with a nice combination. Juggler backs away looking to recover.
Juggler misses with a takedown
and steel counters with a left and a right that stings Juggler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Juggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juggler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around steel's waist but steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juggler off to one side.

Juggler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. steel sprawls well initially but Juggler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Juggler stops steel from getting back to his feet.
steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

steel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Juggler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Juggler misses with a takedown attempt
and steel counters with a left and a right that stings Juggler.
Juggler misses with a takedown
and steel counters with a head kick. That will keep Juggler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggler with a poor takedown
and steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Juggler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Juggler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juggler trying to pass the guard but steel defending well.

Juggler is trying to work for a kimura but steel is defending well.
steel wants to control but Juggler is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Juggler is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggler is looking to advance position but steel won't allow it.
Juggler is working hard here to advance position.
steel gets full guard.
steel keeping full guard, as Juggler tries to pass.
tamerlan steel has got the better of the ground game so far.

steel pushes Juggler off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juggler is defended easily by steel.
steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Juggler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? steel is fending him off so far but Juggler persists. Nope, steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Juggler tries for a takedown but steel circles away easily
and steel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Juggler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
steel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Juggler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juggler lands in his opponent's guard.
Juggler tries to free his leg and advance position but steel is retaining full guard.
Juggler prevents steel from getting back to his feet.
Juggler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juggler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juggler's guard.

Juggler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Juggler is working an open guard so steel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Juggler misses with a takedown attempt
and steel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Juggler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
steel wants to get back to his feet.
Juggler wants to free his trapped foot but steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but tamerlan steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Juggler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Juggler has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Juggler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
steel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Juggler is controlling him well.

Juggler is trying to get an arm triangle but steel is defending well.

Juggler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by steel, who protects the arm well.
steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juggler off and has taken his back!
steel has the hooks in. Juggler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

steel is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Juggler is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). tamerlan steel!