PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Strykzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strykzilla kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Certain Death - Misery Signals. DeBlunt has chosen Westside Connection - Bow Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Strykzilla
vs
DeBlunt

200 cm
29
260 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

195 cm
30
280 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rampage Strykzilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil DeBlunt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBlunt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Strykzilla to counter with a crisp jab.
Strykzilla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeBlunt's hands.
The fighters circling - DeBlunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strykzilla is defended easily by DeBlunt.

Strykzilla closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeBlunt quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeBlunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeBlunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBlunt is trying to control the position but Strykzilla postures up.
Strykzilla throwing strikes from guard but DeBlunt blocks nicely.
Strykzilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strykzilla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strykzilla is looking to work some ground and pound but DeBlunt has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlunt keeping full guard, as Strykzilla tries to pass.
Strykzilla is working hard here to advance position.
DeBlunt is trying to control the position but Strykzilla postures up.
Strykzilla throws a big elbow that misses.
Strykzilla throwing strikes from guard but DeBlunt blocks nicely.
Strykzilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeBlunt is looking to stand up but Strykzilla isn't so interested in that idea.
Strykzilla trying to control but DeBlunt is working from the bottom.
DeBlunt wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeBlunt trying to control the position.
DeBlunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strykzilla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeBlunt's guard.
Strykzilla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeBlunt's head.
DeBlunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strykzilla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBlunt is trying is best to control the position here.
Strykzilla not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Strykzilla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strykzilla looks to land a strike but DeBlunt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
DeBlunt wants to get back to his feet but Strykzilla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strykzilla throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla distracts DeBlunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strykzilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strykzilla 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.
Strykzilla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeBlunt 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.
Strykzilla throws an elbow that misses. DeBlunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strykzilla's guard. Nice move by DeBlunt!
Strykzilla punching from the bottom - just letting DeBlunt know he's still in a fight.

Strykzilla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Strykzilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeBlunt trying to control but Strykzilla is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt preventing the sweep.
Strykzilla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Strykzilla looking for a guillotine here but DeBlunt defends easily.

Strykzilla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strykzilla wants to sweep here but DeBlunt controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strykzilla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeBlunt's guard.
Strykzilla preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Strykzilla dominated that round.
That's time! Strykzilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Strykzilla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeBlunt tries to avoid it but Strykzilla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeBlunt to the ground. DeBlunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeBlunt misses with a jab to the body

and Strykzilla moves into the clinch.
Strykzilla prevents DeBlunt from breaking the clinch.
Strykzilla prevents DeBlunt from breaking the clinch.
Strykzilla can't get the takedown.

Strykzilla is trying to trip DeBlunt. He has hold of a leg but DeBlunt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strykzilla persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
DeBlunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strykzilla manages to get himself to full guard.
Strykzilla pulls DeBlunt in close to prevent any damage.

Strykzilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeBlunt content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strykzilla keeping moving, preventing DeBlunt from controlling successfully.
DeBlunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeBlunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Strykzilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rampage Strykzilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Phil DeBlunt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Strykzilla. Those never looked like landing.
DeBlunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Strykzilla counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeBlunt wants to control but Strykzilla is keeping busy.
DeBlunt tries to get to full guard but Strykzilla has control of the leg.
Strykzilla drops an elbow to the side of DeBlunt's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeBlunt kicks Strykzilla off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strykzilla misses with a takedown attempt - DeBlunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Strykzilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strykzilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeBlunt.
Strykzilla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeBlunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strykzilla moves away from the strike by DeBlunt.
Strykzilla wants to clinch.
Rampage Strykzilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strykzilla shoots in looking for a takedown. DeBlunt tries to sprawl out of it but Strykzilla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeBlunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Strykzilla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeBlunt is fending him off so far but Strykzilla persists. Nope, DeBlunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Strykzilla is looking to clinch but DeBlunt is avoiding it.
Phil DeBlunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strykzilla tries to clinch up but DeBlunt circles away and keeps his distance.
DeBlunt misses with an uppercut.
DeBlunt throws a looping overhand right but Strykzilla ducks down to avoid it.
Strykzilla blocks a jab.
Strykzilla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeBlunt misses the body punch
and Strykzilla counters with a straight right hand.
Strykzilla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeBlunt avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Strykzilla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from DeBlunt misses.
DeBlunt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBlunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Strykzilla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strykzilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strykzilla misses with a takedown attempt - DeBlunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeBlunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strykzilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strykzilla tries to clinch
and DeBlunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phil DeBlunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Strykzilla wants to clinch up but DeBlunt keeps it at a distance.
DeBlunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strykzilla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DeBlunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Strykzilla darts in and clinches DeBlunt up against the cage.
DeBlunt tries to break free but Strykzilla pushes him back against the cage.
DeBlunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

DeBlunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strykzilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeBlunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Strykzilla counters with a shoot takedown. DeBlunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Strykzilla scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strykzilla prevents DeBlunt from getting back to his feet.
Strykzilla trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBlunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeBlunt looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strykzilla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strykzilla throws a big elbow that misses.
Strykzilla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeBlunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strykzilla throws an elbow that misses. DeBlunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strykzilla's guard. Nice move by DeBlunt!
Strykzilla keeping moving, preventing DeBlunt from controlling successfully.
DeBlunt won't allow Strykzilla to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt wants to control from the top but Strykzilla keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Strykzilla looking for a guillotine here but DeBlunt defends easily.
DeBlunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Strykzilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeBlunt trying to control but Strykzilla is working from the bottom.
DeBlunt stopping the sweep attempt from Strykzilla.

Strykzilla is looking for a triangle but DeBlunt pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Strykzilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strykzilla wants to sweep but no luck.
Strykzilla throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
DeBlunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Strykzilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Strykzilla looking for a guillotine here but DeBlunt defends easily.
Strykzilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeBlunt is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

DeBlunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Strykzilla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeBlunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeBlunt is stalling in the full guard.
DeBlunt won't allow Strykzilla to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rampage Strykzilla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strykzilla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Strykzilla!
Our winner, Rampage Strykzilla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.