PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scuba Steves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mistigris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Mistigris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Steves
vs
Mistigris

185 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scuba Steves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Mistigris!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mistigris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Scuba Steves has been cut.
Steves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mistigris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steves shoots in for a takedown but Mistigris shows good takedown defense.
Steves shoots in but Mistigris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scuba Steves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mistigris.

Steves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mistigris's half guard.
Steves wants to stand up but Mistigris is controlling the position.

Steves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistigris tries to kick Steves off but Steves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mistigris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steves.
Mistigris is looking to improve his position.

Steves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mistigris sees it coming and defends easily.
Steves wants to control but Mistigris is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Steves is working for a submission of some sort.
Steves wants to free his trapped foot but Mistigris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steves wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris is trying to stand.
Steves tries to pass to full mount but Mistigris defends it.

Steves seems to be working for a kimura but Mistigris defends the submission attempt.

Steves maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mistigris could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Steves has cracked it and Mistigris is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Steves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scuba Steves!