PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Iverson
vs
Steel

190 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

183 cm
19
188 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bingo Steel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iverson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Iverson breaks the clinch.
Iverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Iverson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Iverson pushes him off.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iverson misses with a body kick.
Steel looks for the body kick but Iverson saw that one coming.

Iverson rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Iverson lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel won't want to take too many of those.

Iverson has Steel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Iverson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steel tumbling to the mat - Iverson dives into Steel's guard.
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!
Iverson wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iverson stands up from Steel's guard - Iverson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iverson throws a one two combo.
Steel wants to clinch.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Iverson ducks down to avoid it.
Iverson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Iverson looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Iverson tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Iverson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Steel wants to control but Iverson postures up.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Steel gets back to half guard.
Iverson thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.

Iverson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Steel to stand up.
Dave Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Iverson has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Iverson tries to pull guard but Steel won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel looking to slow down the pace here.

Steel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Iverson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steel to the mat. Steel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Iverson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iverson throws a big elbow that misses.
Iverson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Steel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Iverson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Iverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Iverson misses with a knee to the head.

Iverson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steel regains guard.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson postures up.

Steel working for a triangle but Iverson defends it easily.
Iverson landing some decent shots from guard.
Iverson working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Iverson pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Iverson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Iverson misses the shot to the body.

Iverson dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Iverson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iverson throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel wants to stand up but Iverson is controlling him.
Iverson trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Iverson with a nice head shot there.
Iverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Iverson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson shoots and misses
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iverson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel tries to clinch but Iverson moves away

and Iverson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Iverson jumps into guard, dragging Steel to the mat.
Steel wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Iverson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Iverson.
Iverson is trying to keep Steel in close.

Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel passes Iverson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Iverson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iverson.

Steel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Iverson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iverson tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel landing strikes from the mount and Iverson is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to control the pace but Iverson is squirming around nicely.
Iverson can't escape the position.
Steel tries to control but Iverson wriggling away.
Iverson is in a horrible position here. Steel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Iverson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Iverson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
Steel is looking to clinch but Iverson is avoiding it.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Iverson.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iverson but Iverson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dave Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Iverson blocks it.
Steel throws a leg kick but Iverson checks it.
Dave Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iverson.
Iverson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iverson shoots in and bounces Steel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Iverson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Iverson is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Iverson landing with the ground and pound.
Iverson trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iverson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson advances position into side control!
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Iverson scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iverson working the head with strikes.
Iverson is putting a hurting on Steel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steel parries the strikes from Iverson easily there. Iverson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.

Iverson decides to stand back up.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Iverson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel moves out of range of the leg kick from Iverson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson keeps the fight on the outside.

Steel tries to keep at a distance but Iverson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iverson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iverson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steel's defenses.
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iverson smiles and moves away.
Iverson looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Iverson moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iverson.
Steel fails with the takedown.
Iverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson has a takedown stuffed.
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Iverson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iverson pulls his head out easily.

Iverson seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
Bingo Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iverson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Iverson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iverson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Iverson!
Dave Iverson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.