PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Biggs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Steel
vs
Biggs

183 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
225 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel moves away from the strike by Biggs.
Biggs throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Biggs only half commits.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Biggs avoids it well and moves away.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggs with a jab.
Biggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Justin Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggs misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Biggs avoids it well and moves away.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Biggs's shoulder, as Biggs tries to avoid the shot.
Biggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Biggs misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
Justin Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggs misses with a hook.
Biggs cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
Biggs connects with a single shot there.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biggs.
A punch combination from Biggs misses.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs throws a one two combo.

It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Steel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Biggs!
Steel controls the position.

Steel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biggs, who protects the arm well.
Biggs is not content to let Steel control the position.
Biggs is letting Steel control him for a moment.
Biggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Biggs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Biggs is looking to escape.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Biggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel moves to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biggs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Steel.
A lull in the action here.

Steel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Biggs showing good submission defense here.

Steel is cranking Biggs's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Biggs! He's tightened the choke and Biggs is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, James Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.