PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guss Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Changtupa Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Steel
vs
Adama

190 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

196 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guss Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Changtupa Adama!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adama blocks a jab.
Changtupa Adama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Adama's shoulder, as Adama tries to avoid the shot.
Adama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Adama's shoulder, as Adama tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Steel misses.
Adama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.

Steel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steel postures up in Adama's guard and throws a big left but Adama blocks it.
Steel is working Adama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Adama blocks nicely.
Steel wants to control from the top but Adama keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel won't allow Adama to sweep him here.
Steel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel stands up over Adama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adama keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Adama controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel is in close to Adama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adama wants to stand and escape but Steel is having none of it.
Adama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel works over Adama with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Adama has wrist control.
Steel is working Adama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steel passes Adama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adama trying to control here.

Steel is looking for a kimura but Adama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
Steel winds up and cracks Adama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel 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.
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel is trying to control. Adama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Adama is defending well.
Steel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adama defending well though.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Steel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adama's head.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adama defending well though.
Steel lands with a punch from half 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!
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adama defending well though.
Adama trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adama is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adama avoid being mounted?
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel thows a huge punch but Adama dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adama.
Adama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick misses from Adama.
Adama misses with a head kick.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Adama's leg but Adama calmly moves out of range.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel blocks a head kick by Adama.
Adama tries a head kick but it misses.
Adama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adama misses with a head kick.
Adama scores with a head kick. Steel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Guss Steel has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel avoids the head kick by Adama.
Steel avoids the head kick by Adama.

Steel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Adama is breathing heavily.
Steel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adama's head.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Adama.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Adama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Adama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel stops Adama from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Steel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to control. Adama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Adama is defending well.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adama defending well though.
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.

Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adama keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adama defending well though.
Adama wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel throwing shots but Adama is blocking nicely.
Guss Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adama is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.

Steel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel thows a huge punch but Adama dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Adama is working away.
Adama wants to get back to his feet.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Adama's head.
Steel passes to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adama is trying to get back to his feet.
Steel cracks Adama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adama is pushing Steel's head away, looking to escape. Steel manages to hold on to the position though.
Adama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steel connects with a decent elbow.
Steel lands a few punches from side control.
Steel looks up at the clock and then as Adama takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Steel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guss Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guss Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Steel misses with a hook.
A big left from Steel misses.

Steel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adama can do to turn this around?
Steel lands an elbow.
Adama is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel grinds an elbow into Adama's temple.
Steel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adama some visible discomfort.
Steel working the body and head with strikes.

Steel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel wants to take a breather but Adama manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Steel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adama wants to get back to his feet but Steel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adama keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adama's head.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adama is keeping the position for now.
Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel is in close to Adama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adama has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adama keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Steel trying to control but Adama is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adama wants to stand and escape but Steel is having none of it.
Steel wants to control from the top but Adama keeps moving.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel is working Adama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adama wants to get back to his feet but Steel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adama's head.
Steel advances to half guard.

Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adama has managed to free his arm - good work.

Steel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adama's head.
Guss Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adama wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adama's head.
Steel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Changtupa Adama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guss Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guss Steel!