PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ignorant Shit . Steele has chosen The Terminator Theme as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Drysdale
vs
Steele

200 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
175 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Drysdale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a hook but Drysdale blocks it.
Drysdale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele scores with a sloppy right hand. Drysdale should have avoided that one.
Drysdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Steele misses.
Drysdale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drysdale tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Drysdale swinging wildly here.
Drysdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drysdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drysdale swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Drysdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale misses with a two punch combination.
Steele swings for the body but Drysdale moves out of range.
Drysdale misses with a two punch combination.
Drysdale is looking to clinch.
Drysdale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drysdale has time to react.
Drysdale cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Drysdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele throws a hook but Drysdale blocks it.
Drysdale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drysdale misses with a looping left.
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
Drysdale slips a jab from Steele.
Drysdale throws a combination that misses
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Drysdale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Drysdale.
Drysdale jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Drysdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steele throws a series of punches but Drysdale avoids them all with ease.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drysdale falls off balance throwing a combination

and Steele counters with a single leg into guard. Drysdale didn't expect that.
Steele throws a strike but Drysdale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drysdale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drysdale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steele throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Drysdale because Steele loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
Drysdale holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steele tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Steele goes for an armbar but Drysdale turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drysdale.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Steele will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drysdale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele connects with a body shot that sends Drysdale's belly button to the back.
Steele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Steele dives in and scores a takedown into Drysdale's guard.
Steele thows a big elbow that misses.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steele lands a couple of elbows.
Steele thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele is in close to Drysdale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steele makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steele landing with the ground and pound.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
Steele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drysdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drysdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele is working Drysdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drysdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drysdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drysdale keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jason Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.

Steele drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drysdale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steele has Drysdale in his guard.

Steele working for a triangle but Drysdale defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drysdale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steele 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drysdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drysdale postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drysdale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Drysdale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Roberto Drysdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drysdale misses with a body shot.
Drysdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberto Drysdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drysdale looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.

Steele fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drysdale to the ground. Steele is now in Drysdale's guard.
Steele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele landing some decent shots from guard.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Drysdale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drysdale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drysdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Drysdale blocks nicely.
Steele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drysdale has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.

Steele drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drysdale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drysdale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drysdale!

Drysdale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drysdale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steele regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to free his trapped foot but Steele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steele is looking to control Drysdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steele avoid being mounted?

Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drysdale is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drysdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Drysdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drysdale throws a combination that misses
and Steele counters with a one-two to the body.
Drysdale throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
Drysdale slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drysdale.
No joy there for Drysdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberto Drysdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Drysdale throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Drysdale ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Drysdale misses with a double jab
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Drysdale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steele misses with a hook. Drysdale ducked under it nicely.
Drysdale wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Drysdale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drysdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drysdale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steele momentarily.
Drysdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele cracks Drysdale with an open hand slap.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Drysdale.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drysdale.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drysdale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drysdale tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Drysdale.
Steele looks for a takedown but Drysdale sprawls well.
Drysdale throws a combination that misses
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Drysdale.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Drysdale misses.
Drysdale misses with a double jab
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drysdales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steele throws a jab when Drysdale was well out of range.
Drysdale throws a combination that misses
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steele throws a hook but Drysdale blocks it.
Drysdale throws a one two combo.
Drysdale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Drysdale as Steele shoots in.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Steele's head and hops out.
Roberto Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
No joy there for Drysdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Drysdale throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Drysdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Drysdale misses.
Drysdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jason Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Drysdale leaves Steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Drysdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drysdale misses with a combination
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Drysdale misses with a few strikes there.
Drysdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drysdale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Drysdale does no damage.
Roberto Drysdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele slips under a jab from Drysdale.
Steele jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Drysdale.
Drysdale throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Drysdale moves away and avoids it.
Drysdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a series of punches but Drysdale moves out of range.
Steele throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Drysdale throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drysdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drysdale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele throws a series of punches but Drysdale avoids them all with ease.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drysdale tries to clinch

and Steele counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele throws an elbow but Drysdale slips to the side and avoids it well.
Drysdale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steele off and has taken his back!
Roberto Drysdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to control but Steele manages to buck him off and is now in Drysdale's guard! Nice work there by Steele!
Drysdale is trying to keep Steele in close.
Steele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drysdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drysdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steele stays in close to Drysdale's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele is pushing down on Drysdale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drysdale is fighting to maintain full guard but Steele has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
Jason Steele is the new welterweight champion!