PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Fightmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Fightmann
vs
Stringer

170 cm
22
186 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
179 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Rusty Cage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Fightmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringer loads up on a big right hand but Fightmann slips the punch.
Stringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fightmann is just out of range.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Fightmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Avon Stringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fightmann defending well as Stringer loads up on a big left hand.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Fightmann misses with a jab to the body
and Fightmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fightmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Stringer counters with a series of strikes. Fightmann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stringer lands a nice looking body shot.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fightmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
Stringer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fightmann. Fightmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fightmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stringer tries to avoid it but Fightmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stringer to the ground. Stringer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Fightmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Horrible takedown by Fightmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Stringer which made him look bad.
Stringer cracks a nice hook into Fightmann's ribs.
Fightmann is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer lands a glancing blow to the side of Fightmann's head.
Stringer misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Fightmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Stringer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fightmann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stringer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stringer wants to improve his position but Fightmann is controlling well.

Fightmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stringer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stringer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer pulls Fightmann in close to prevent any damage.
Fightmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fightmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stringer wants to sweep but no luck.
Fightmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stringer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fightmann manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightmann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stringer controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fightmann keeping moving, preventing Stringer from controlling successfully.
Fightmann controls Stringer momentarily but Stringer frees himself.
Stringer advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stringer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fightmann to stand up.
Fightmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stringer misses with a shot to the body

and Fightmann counters with a shoot takedown. Stringer fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Stringer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stringer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fightmann is just out of range.
Stringer takes a swing at Fightmann's ribcage but misses.
Fightmann moves away from the strike by Stringer.
Stringer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fightmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fightmann dodges the punch combination from Stringer.
Nice body punch from Stringer.
A lazy left from Stringer finds it's target.

It looks like Lars Fightmann has been cut.
Stringer cracks Fightmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stringer lands a jab to the nose.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Fightmann defending well as Stringer loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Fightmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stringer misses the shot to the body.
Fightmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stringer as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Stringer misses the target.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fightmann manages to avoid it.
Avon Stringer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fightmann throws a series of punches but Stringer avoids them all with ease.
Stringer looks to land a right hand but Fightmann moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fightmann.
Fightmann takes one to the side of the head.
Fightmann waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stringer.
Fightmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fightmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fightmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Stringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Stringer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Stringer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fightmann avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Fightmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stringer.
Stringer connects with the punch.
Fightmann slips under a jab from Stringer.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Stringer moves away from the strike by Fightmann.
Fightmann tries to move into range but Stringer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stringer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer takes a swing at Fightmann's ribcage but misses.
Stringer dips to his left and cracks Fightmann with an uppercut!
Stringer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fightmann rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Stringer.
Stringer lands a slapping body shot.
Stringer takes a swing at Fightmann's ribcage but misses.
Stringer lands a right hook to the body.
Stringer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stringer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fightmann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to de liver by Stringer. Beautiful body shot.
Stringer scores with a body shot.
Stringer with a nice cross.
Stringer misses with an uppercut. Fightmann saw that one coming.
Stringer throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fightmann walks into a jab.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fightmann manages to avoid it.
Stringer lands a slapping body shot.
Fightmann walks into a stiff left hand from Stringer.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stringer lands with a hook. Fightmann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stringer misses with a hook to the body
and Fightmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Stringer lands with a straight right. Fightmann didn't see that one coming.
Stringer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fightmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fightmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stringer misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Fightmann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stringer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Stringer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lars Fightmann'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stringer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stringer lands a nice shot that snaps Fightmann's head back.
Lars Fightmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fightmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
Fightmann with a poor takedown
and Stringer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stringer lands a nice hook to Fightmann's body. Fightmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stringer takes a swing at Fightmann's ribcage but misses.
Stringer lands a jab to Fightmann's midsection.
Stringer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fightmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fightmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to de liver by Stringer. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stringer lands a jab to Fightmann's midsection.
Stringer works Fightmann's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stringer loads up on a big right hand but Fightmann slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fightmann manages to avoid it.
Stringer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fightmann at a distance.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Stringer swings for the body but Fightmann moves out of range.
Fightmann takes one to the side of the head.
Fightmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fightmann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stringer scores with a hook to the body. Fightmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Avon Stringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fightmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fightmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer just misses with a punch to the body.
Stringer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Stringer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stringer.
Stringer scores with a punch to the head.
Stringer catches Fightmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer digs a good body shot into Fightmann's ribs.
The fighters circling - Stringer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fightmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Stringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fightmann moves away.
Stringer cracks a nice hook into Fightmann's ribs.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stringer lands a jab to Fightmann's midsection.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Stringer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fightmann doesn't seem phased though.
Stringer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fightmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Stringer lunges at Fightmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fightmann's hand.
Avon Stringer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fightmann avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Stringer tests Fightmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stringer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fightmann avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Stringer defending well as Fightmann loads up on a big left hand.
Fightmann tries for a takedown but Stringer circles away easily
and Stringer counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Lars Fightmann's cut is getting worse.
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Fightmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Lars Fightmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stringer swings for the body but Fightmann moves out of range.
Fightmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stringer throws a body punch but Fightmann moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Stringer.
Stringer scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stringer scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Stringer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fightmann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Fightmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stringer scores with a hook to the body. Fightmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Stringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stringer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Stringer!