PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Steinhauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Pingshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinhauser comes into the arena with Necro - poetry in the streets blaring out of the sound system. Pingshaw comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heart of a Champion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Terrance Pingshaw will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Steinhauser
vs
Pingshaw

176 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
159 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Steinhauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terrance Pingshaw!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pingshaw avoids the head kick by Steinhauser.
Steinhauser looks for the body kick but Pingshaw saw that one coming.
Steinhauser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw blocks a head kick by Steinhauser.
Steinhauser throws a head kick but Pingshaw moves out of range.
Pingshaw avoids the head kick by Steinhauser.
A head kick misses from Steinhauser.
Pingshaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steinhauser lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinhauser scores with a nice body kick.
Pingshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hans Steinhauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Pingshaw.
Steinhauser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinhauser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steinhauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steinhauser throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pingshaw's head.

Pingshaw darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Pingshaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steinhauser defends it well.

Pingshaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steinhauser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pingshaw looks gassed!

Pingshaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Steinhauser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steinhauser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pingshaw is trying to work for a kimura but Steinhauser is defending well.
Steinhauser tries to get to full guard but Pingshaw has control of the leg.
Pingshaw trying to pass the guard but Steinhauser defending well.
Steinhauser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pingshaw on the ground.

Pingshaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steinhauser is trying to get back to full guard.
Pingshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steinhauser knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pingshaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pingshaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Steinhauser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steinhauser is looking for a sweep. Pingshaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steinhauser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steinhauser tries to get out of the position.
Steinhauser looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steinhauser won't allow Pingshaw to pass to mount.
Steinhauser is trying to maintain the position but Pingshaw is very close to passing his half guard.

Pingshaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steinhauser defends it well.
Steinhauser is trying to stand up here but Pingshaw is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steinhauser manages to get to full guard.
Steinhauser wants to get back to his feet but Pingshaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Pingshaw drops back looking for a leg! Steinhauser is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steinhauser manages to kick Pingshaw off! Pingshaw jumps back into Steinhauser's guard.
Pingshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pingshaw preventing the sweep.
Steinhauser keeping full guard, as Pingshaw tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Pingshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck for Pingshaw with that takedown attempt.
Steinhauser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pingshaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pingshaw tries for a takedown but Steinhauser sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steinhauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steinhauser works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinhauser tries to clinch but Pingshaw moves out of range.
Steinhauser throws a sloppy head kick and Pingshaw moves out of range easily.
Steinhauser lands a nice shot to the body.
Steinhauser jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinhauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steinhauser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steinhauser stuffs the takedown attempt from Pingshaw. Pingshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Hans Steinhauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Pingshaw.
Pingshaw is breathing heavily.
Pingshaw moves forwards but Steinhauser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pingshaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinhauser circles away.
Pingshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Steinhauser throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hans Steinhauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinhauser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steinhauser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hans Steinhauser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinhauser throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steinhauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steinhauser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Pingshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into Steinhauser's guard.
Steinhauser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pingshaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinhauser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steinhauser pulls Pingshaw in to control the position.
Steinhauser working a defensive guard here.

Pingshaw drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pingshaw as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Steinhauser screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pingshaw! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Terrance Pingshaw!