PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fighterisimo Aaa (ranked 6865 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Steemer (ranked 4517 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley Steemer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aaa
vs
Steemer

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fighterisimo Aaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Steemer!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steemer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aaa.
Aaa throws a left and a right that both miss

and Steemer counters by moving into the clinch.
Aaa has Steemer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steemer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steemer is trying to force a seperation but Aaa has the dominant position.
Aaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Steemer gets an underhook and turns Aaa into the cage.
Aaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighterisimo Aaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aaa successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaa, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steemer stands and steps away. Aaa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Steemer moves into the clinch.
Aaa has Steemer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steemer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aaa jumps guard but Steemer stands there with Aaa around his waist. Aaa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steemer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aaa has him pressed against the cage.
Aaa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aaa goes for a takedown attempt but Steemer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Steemer drives through and clinches with Aaa against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steemer is pressed up against the cage. Aaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steemer down to the mat. Steemer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steemer counters with a nice uppercut.
Aaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aaa throws a head kick that misses.
Aaa tries for a takedown but Steemer circles away easily
and Steemer counters with a one-two to the body.
Aaa is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Steemer clinches with his opponent.
Steemer is looking to break free of the clinch but Aaa has double underhooks.
Aaa can't get the takedown.
Aaa goes for a takedown attempt but Steemer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steemer throws a series of punches but Aaa avoids them all with ease.
Aaa tries to clinch up
and Steemer counters with a left and a right that stings Aaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steemer feints a jab promting Aaa to slip. Steemer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Steemer moves into the clinch successfully.
Steemer is trying to break free.
Steemer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aaa.
Aaa fails to pull guard.

Aaa pulls Steemer into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steemer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steemer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steemer lands a couple of elbows.
Aaa wants to sweep here but Steemer controlling him for the moment.

Aaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steemer defends it easily.

Steemer stands up from Aaa's guard - Steemer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steemer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steemer duly obliges.
Aaa tries to clinch there but Steemer circles away.

Steemer clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Steemer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steemer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aaa in his tracks.
Aaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steemer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aaa throws a head kick but Steemer moves out of range.
Steemer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steemer connects with a body shot.
Aaa closes the distance but Steemer moves to the side
and Steemer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steemer as he avoids it easily.
Steemer is looking for the big counter here.
Aaa tries to clinch but Steemer moves out of range.
Aaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steemer counters with a two punch combo.
Fighterisimo Aaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaa looks to clinch
letting Steemer counter with a right hand.
Steemer fails to land with a series of punches.
Steemer misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steemer.
Aaa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steemer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steemer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aaa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steemer counters with a series of strikes. Aaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steemer is working the combinations to good effect here.

Steemer has Aaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Steemer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Steemer tries to break the clinch but Aaa is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaa tries to pull guard but Steemer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighterisimo Aaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steemer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steemer is trying to push Aaa away but Aaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aaa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steemer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steemer is pressed up against the cage. Aaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steemer down to the mat. Steemer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Steemer clinches with his opponent.
Steemer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steemer works on Aaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Steemer is trying to break the clinch but Aaa is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaa is trying to pull guard but Steemer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steemer is trying to force a seperation but Aaa has the dominant position.
Come on Steemer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steemer can't break the clinch.
Aaa is looking for a takedown.
Aaa keeps control of Steemer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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.
Aaa is trying to pull guard but Steemer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aaa is looking for a takedown.
Steemer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steemer is trying to break the clinch but Aaa is controlling him.
Aaa fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steemer wants to get back to striking at distance but Aaa won't allow it.
Aaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steemer prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Steemer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Steemer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steemer is trying to break free.
Steemer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steemer has had enough of the clinch but Aaa keeps him there for the moment.
Aaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steemer after a bit of a struggle.
Steemer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steemer has had enough of the clinch but Aaa keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steemer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steemer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steemer wants to break free but Aaa has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steemer controls his hands.
Aaa is trying to pull guard but Steemer has him pressed against the cage.
Steemer wants to get back to striking at distance but Aaa won't allow it.
Aaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighterisimo Aaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steemer after a bit of a struggle.
Aaa is trying to drag Steemer to the mat but Steemer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steemer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Steemer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aaa doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Steemer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aaa can't get the takedown.
Aaa fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Steemer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Steemer.
Aaa can't get the takedown.
Steemer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aaa has Steemer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steemer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aaa tries to pull guard but Steemer holds him up against the cage and eventually Aaa drops back down to his feet.
Steemer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stanley Steemer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steemer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighterisimo Aaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Steemer.
Aaa dodges the punch combination from Steemer.
Aaa throws a right and a left that Steemer avoids nicely.
Aaa tries for a takedown but Steemer circles away easily
and Steemer counters with a one-two to the body.
Steemer throws a series of punches but Aaa avoids them all with ease.
Steemer blocks a head kick by Aaa.
Steemer closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steemer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aaa moves to clinch but Steemer breaks away
and Steemer counters with a three punch combo that has Aaa backing up. Aaa nods at Steemer to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steemer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steemer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aaa back to the cage. Steemer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steemer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Steemer. Those never looked like landing.
Stanley Steemer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aaa ducks right into an uppercut from Steemer.
Aaa takes one on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steemer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighterisimo Aaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley Steemer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steemer throws a leg kick but Aaa sees it coming and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Steemer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steemer 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Steemer!