PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guess Who (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Who
vs
Strong

200 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guess Who!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Strong!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Who looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Who misses the shot to the body.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Who sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong thows a body shot but no joy.
Who lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
Who will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Who throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Who sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Who does no damage.
Who throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Who.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Who pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Who lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strong slips a straight right by Who.
Who lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Who, as that shot connected.
Who throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strong counters with a thumping low kick.
Who lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Who misses with a wild combination.
Strong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Who really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Who slips a straight right by Strong.
Who misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong defending well as Who loads up on a big left hand.
Who is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch combination from Who misses.
Who takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Who misses with a wild body shot.
Who ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.

Strong moves into the clinch.
Strong tries to work over Who's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Who is trying to break the clinch but Strong is controlling him.
Strong lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Strong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Who stalling in the clinch but Strong improves position.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Who's elbow.
Who is trying to break the clinch but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Who is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Who throws a head punch that misses.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who lands with a light punch inside.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strong prevents Who from breaking the clinch.
Who blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Who wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Who uses good head movement to avoid it.
Who tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the cage.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Who's elbow.
Strong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Who backwards.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Who.
A shot in the inside from Strong.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strong keeps control of Who as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Who is trying to break free.
Who has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Who is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Who swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Who blocks an uppercut.
Strong is trying to stall.
Who prevents a body shot from Strong.
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strong is working Who over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strong leaning against his opponent.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Who can't break the clinch.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Who.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Strong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Who.

Strong closes the distance and clinches.

Who pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Who missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Who stalks Strong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Strong's face. Strong staggers backwards, shaken.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Who moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strong. That's going to slow Who down.
Who misses with a straight right.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Who moves away.
Who misses the body punch
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Who thinking.
No joy there for Who, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Who misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong swings for the body but Who moves out of range.

Strong takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Who misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Strong.
Who blocks a body shot from Strong.
A hook to the body from Strong.
Who wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
Who is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Who looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Strong.
Strong lands a body punch.
Who is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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!
Who stalling in the clinch but Strong improves position.
Who's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Who.
Who is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strong has Who pressed against the cage, preventing Who from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Who wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Who struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Good body shot from Strong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Who.
Strong leaning against his opponent.
Strong trying to stall but Who improves his position.
Strong misses with the head strike.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Who blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Who wants to break free but Strong has control.
Strong lands a shoulder strike.
Who is trying to break the clinch but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Strong on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who blocks an uppercut.
Who working aggressively here.
Strong lands a left hand.
Strong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Who misses with a body punch.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Who's efforts to push away.
Strong has a couple of punches blocked by Who.
Strong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Who.
Who can't break the clinch.
Jason Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Who is trying to maintain a safe position but Strong gets an underhook and turns Who into the cage.
Who wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Who prevents a body shot from Strong.
Who looking to slow down the pace here.
Strong keeps control of Who as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Strong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Who's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Who prevents a body shot from Strong.
Who wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Strong.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whos head.
A shot in the inside from Strong.
Who throws a head punch that misses.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Who's head.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Who backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Who or not.
A frustrated look appears on Who's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Who has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Who's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Strong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Who misses.
Guess Who is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Who moves away.
Strong swings for the body but Who moves out of range.
Who uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong misses with a hook.
Strong throws a lazy right hand but Who sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Who misses with a body shot.

Strong clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Strong.
Strong misses with the head strike.
Strong tries a body shot but Who blocks it.
Who can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Who.
Strong prevents Who from breaking the clinch.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Strong.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Who working aggressively here.
Who is trying to force a seperation but Strong has the dominant position.
Strong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strong lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Strong.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Who is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Who tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong tries to work over Who's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Who can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Who pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Who.
Strong lands with a right to the head.
Strong lands with a short shot to the head.
Strong tries a body shot but Who blocks it.
Who blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Who wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strong pushes Who back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Who controls his hands.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong lands with a short shot to the head.
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strong misses with some punches.
Who tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Who is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guess Who has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Strong.
Who wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Who is trying to force a seperation but Strong has the dominant position.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
Who has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Who wants to break free but Strong has control.
Who trying to stall but Strong improves his position.
Strong lands with a right to the head.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Who fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Who avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Strong has a couple of punches blocked by Who.
Still in the clinch, Strong scores with a nice short uppercut.

Who is rocked!
Strong tries a body shot but Who blocks it.
Jason Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who wants to break free but Strong has control.
Who is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Who working aggressively here.
Strong lands a hook that snaps the head of Who backwards.
Who tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the cage.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Who's efforts to push away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Strong.
Who throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Who misses with a punch to the body.
Who can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Who has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Strong!
Jason Strong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.