PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelmet Cheesara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilhelmet Cheesara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stein
vs
Cheesara

190 cm
24
266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marlo Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilhelmet Cheesara!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cheesara is trying to stand.

Stein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cheesara sees it coming and defends easily.
Cheesara is staying active underneath Stein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Cheesara looking for submissions off his back.
Cheesara wants to get back to his feet.
Cheesara pushes Stein off but Stein dives into side control.
Stein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Stein is trying to get an arm triangle but Cheesara is defending well.
Cheesara tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheesara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cheesara is being controlled here.
Stein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cheesara wants to get back to his feet but Stein drags him back down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cheesara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cheesara is looking for a sweep.
Cheesara tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Cheesara manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Cheesara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stein.

Stein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cheesara!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheesara is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cheesara is looking to escape.
Cheesara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein moves to the back position.
Stein lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Cheesara hold on?!
You can see the frustration on Cheesara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheesara holding both Stein 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cheesara can't escape the position.
Cheesara has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Stein has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cheesara.
Stein trying to control.

Stein is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cheesara is defending well though. Stein let's go of the attempt for now.
Cheesara is trying to get back to his feet but Stein has full control of the position and if anything, Cheesara has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein is hanging on to Cheesara's back as he tries to escape.
Stein slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheesara is trying to get back to his feet but Stein has full control of the position and if anything, Cheesara has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cheesara prevents Stein from getting a body triangle.
Cheesara tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein is punishing Cheesara with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheesara prevents Stein from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Cheesara right now.
Cheesara should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Cheesara defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stein's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlo Stein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cheesara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheesara circles away.
Cheesara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stein staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Cheesara.

Stein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cheesara trying to control from the bottom.
Cheesara is trying to stand back up but Stein is controlling him
Cheesara punching from the bottom.

Cheesara manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cheesara sprawls well. Cheesara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stein gets slowly back to his feet.
Cheesara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Cheesara thows a body shot but no joy.
Marlo Stein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheesara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stein counters with a body kick that stops Cheesara in his tracks momentarily.
Cheesara is breathing heavily.
Stein dives in and grabs Cheesara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheesara pushes down on Stein's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheesara misses with a wild body shot.
Stein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Cheesara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein wants to clinch up but Cheesara keeps it at a distance.
Stein tries to bum rush Cheesara with a series of wild strikes but Cheesara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Wilhelmet Cheesara has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheesara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cheesara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stein rather than just go for the knockout.
Cheesara takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheesara circles away.
Cheesara throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Stein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stein advances position into side control!
Cheesara is trying to buck Stein off.
Stein in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheesara keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheesara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cheesara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cheesara is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stein has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Marlo Stein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cheesara looks to move to half guard but instead Stein has passed into mount! Damn!
Cheesara is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Stein has taken his back!
Stein lands shots from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cheesara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Stein tightening his grip on Cheesara, looking for the choke.
Stein is not going to allow Cheesara to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stein trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlo Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelmet Cheesara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stein is looking to clinch but Cheesara is avoiding it.
Cheesara just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheesara misses with a left hand

and Stein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stein avoids the elbow strike from Cheesara, against the cage.

Stein successfully pulls guard.
Cheesara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cheesarais looking to pass into half guard but Stein pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stein is in guard.
Cheesara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stein passes Cheesara's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Stein decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cheesara throws a sloppy body shot

and Stein counters with a single leg into guard. Cheesara didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cheesara is working an open guard so Stein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheesara can do to turn this around?
Cheesara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheesara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheesara throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Cheesara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cheesara avoids a kick to the body.
Stein scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stein has closed the distance and engaged Cheesara in a clinch.

Stein pulls guard effortlessly.
Cheesara trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cheesara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cheesara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cheesara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheesara trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.

Stein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cheesara defends well.
Stein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheesara's guard.
Stein prevents Cheesara from getting back to his feet.

Cheesara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stein seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheesara for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cheesara's head.
Stein forces his way into half guard.
Cheesara is not content to let Stein control the position.
Cheesara desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nice strikes from Stein there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein prevents Cheesara from improving his position.
Cheesara is trying to stand up here but Stein is controlling him well.
Stein wants to free his trapped foot but Cheesara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stein controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheesara wants to sweep but Stein has passed to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlo Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlo Stein!