PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Downie (ranked 4713 p4p, 3419 weight class) and Rock Steady (ranked 484 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Downie
vs
Steady

183 cm
25
162
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
159
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Downie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Steady!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Steady as Downie shoots in.
Steady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steady looks to land a combination. Downie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Downie.
An attempted straight right counter from Downie misses the target.
A big left from Steady misses.
Downie throws a big counter combination but Steady scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Steady. No joy for Downie on that attempt.
Downie shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Steady's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Downie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downie.
Steady throws a counter combo.
Steady missing with a left hand there. Downie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steady avoids the head kick by Downie.
Steady circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downie throws a series of punches but Steady avoids them all with ease.
Downie throws a head kick that misses.
Steady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steady throws a series of punches but Downie avoids them all with ease.
Downie shoots in for a takedown but Steady shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steady throws a counter combo.
Steady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Steady. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Downie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steady works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Steady misses.
Steady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Downie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Downie slips a jab and a cross from Steady.
Downie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Downie takes one on the button.
Rock Steady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Steady throws a right and a left that Downie avoids nicely.
Steady looks winded!
Downie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steady.
Steady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Steady misses.
Downie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Downie tries to clinch but Steady moves out of range.
Downie ducks under a wild hook from Steady.
Steady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downie.
Downie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Downie is looking to clinch but Steady is avoiding it.
No luck for Downie with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downie misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downie is defended easily by Steady.
Steady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Downie circles away quickly and effectively.

Steady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Downie, pushing him back against the cage.

Steady breaks the clinch.
Steady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Downie has a takedown stuffed.
Steady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steady swats away the attempt to clinch by Downie.
Despite the aggression on Steady's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steady misses with a double jab.
Downie misses with a two punch combination.
Steady throws a counter combo.
Downie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Downie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Downie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steady unleashes a big counter combination but Downie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downie.
Steady defending well as Downie loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steady blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Steady dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Steady misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Steady.
Steady is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Downie goes for a double leg but Steady avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steady continues to drive forward.
Downie is trying to pull guard but Steady has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Steady has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Steady breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Steady as Downie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Downie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downie is defended easily by Steady.
Steady steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Downie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steady counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from Steady finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Downie both land. Nice combination.
Downie slips a jab and a cross from Steady.
No joy there for Steady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downie tries to clinch up but Steady circles away and keeps his distance.
Downie avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Steady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock Steady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Downie looks for a takedown but Steady sprawls well.
Downie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Steady.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steady throws a nice looking combination but Downie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Downie fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock Steady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Steady.
Steady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steady scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Steady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Downie circles away quickly and effectively.
Steady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steady attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Downie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steady cracks a nice hook into Downie's ribs.
Downie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Downie tries to clinch up but Steady circles away and keeps his distance.
Steady stuffs the takedown attempt from Downie. Downie gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Downie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Downie avoids it really well and circles away.

Downie moves into the clinch.
Downie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steady pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downie fails to land with a series of punches.
Steady connects with a crisp jab.
Downie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steady wants to clinch.
Steady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downie.
Steady misses with a two punch combination.
Steady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Downie circles away quickly and effectively.
Steady misses with a combination
and Downie counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steady connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Steady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Steady.
Steady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Downie misses with a wild body shot.
Steady throws a right hand that Downie ducks under and follows up with a left that Downie also avoids with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steady.
Some wild striking there from Steady.
Steady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Steady misses.
Steady sizes up Downie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Downie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steady is fending him off so far but Downie persists. Nope, Steady circles away and we're back to standing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Downie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Steady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Downie blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steady sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steady throws a wild body kick that Downie sees coming a mile off.
Downie wants to clinch up but Steady keeps it at a distance.
Downie moves in looking to clinch but Steady pushes him off.
Downie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steady lands a nice hook to Downie's body. Downie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steady lands a right hook to the body.
Steady misses with a double jab.
Downie misses with a takedown
and Steady counters with a three punch combo that has Downie backing up. Downie nods at Steady to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Downie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downie with a poor takedown
and Steady counters with a left and a right that stings Downie.
Downie dives in and grabs Steady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steady pushes down on Downie's head and hops out.
Steady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steady swivels and escapes.
Steady lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steady misses with a wild combination.
Downie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Downie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steady lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Downie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Downie moves in looking to clinch but Steady pushes him off.
Downie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downie fails with a takedown attempt.
Steady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Downie is looking to clinch but Steady is avoiding it.
Downie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steady as he jumps to the side.
Steady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Downie attempts a counter takedown but Steady avoids it well and moves away.
Steady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Downie.
Downie tries to clinch there but Steady circles away.
Steady looks to land a combination. Downie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Downie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Downie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Downie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Downie looks for a takedown but Steady sprawls well.
Downie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock Steady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Steady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steady sprawls and moves away.
Downie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steady looks to land a combination but Downie avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steady misses with a double jab.
Downie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryan Downie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steady.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Steady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steady has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Steady!
Rock Steady seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.