PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ecstasy of Gold. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hoover
vs
Stepp

186 cm
29
226 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

193 cm
31
218 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stepp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Hoover as he connects with a hook.

Stepp closes the distance and pushes Hoover back into the cage.

Stepp breaks from the clinch.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepp sprawls well. Stepp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoover gets slowly back to his feet.

Hoover drives through and clinches with Stepp against the cage.
Stepp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stepp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Stepp breaks the clinch.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Stepp circles away easily
and Stepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepp tries to clinch but Hoover moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoover shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stepp is trying to defend but Hoover finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hoover is looking for a kimura here.
Stepp has hold of Hoover's hands but Hoover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Hoover.
Hoover wants to free his trapped foot but Stepp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover blocks the strikes from Stepp.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepp won't allow Hoover to pass to mount.
Hoover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stepp landing a few short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stepp is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoover.
Stepp is looking to control Hoover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stepp avoid being mounted?
Stepp throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hoover slips a nice elbow through Stepp's hands, connecting with Stepp's forehead.
Stepp missing with punches from the bottom.
Stepp wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy.
Hoover lands with a punch from half guard.
Stepp tries to get to full guard but Hoover has control of the leg.
Stepp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stepp 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover stands up over Stepp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepp has momentary wrist control but Hoover slips an elbow through the middle.
Stepp trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stepp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoover manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoover seems keen to control Stepp's posture.
Stepp has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MadDogs Road House . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stepp throwing strikes but missing.
Stepp throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stepp is fighting to break Hoover's control of his arms but Hoover is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepp lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hoover looking for a guillotine here but Stepp defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepp landing with the ground and pound.
Stepp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hoover prevents Stepp from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hoover is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stepp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoover.

Hoover has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stepp defend it? Hoover steps over the head and cranks it - Stepp is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hoover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edgar Hoover!
A relieved looking Edgar Hoover thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.