PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Ahkenaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker comes to the cage accompanied by Die Motherfucker Die by Dope. Ahkenaton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet Taste of India. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stryker
vs
Ahkenaton

188 cm
32
193 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

185 cm
27
200 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

The Adrenaline Matrix

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Stryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Ahkenaton !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker throws a head kick that misses.
Stryker throws a head kick that misses.

Stryker rushes Ahkenaton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stryker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahkenaton has had enough of the clinch but Stryker keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Ahkenaton .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stryker as Ahkenaton tries to tie him up.
Stryker misses with some punches.
Stryker lands an elbow that stopped Ahkenaton in his tracks for a moment.
Ahkenaton lands a nice shot to the body.
Stryker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton is looking to break free of the clinch but Stryker has double underhooks.
Ahkenaton tries to work over Stryker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahkenaton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahkenaton can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stryker scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton tries to break free but Stryker pushes him back against the cage.
Ahkenaton misses with a body punch.
Stryker tries to throw a body punch but Ahkenaton avoids it by throwing Stryker back against the cage.
Ahkenaton struggles to land a body shot inside as Stryker controls his hands.
Ahkenaton is looking to control Stryker's arms but Stryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ahkenaton has his back to the cage.
Stryker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stryker fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stryker.
Stryker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Ahkenaton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ahkenaton controls Stryker momentarily but Stryker frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stryker trying to control but Ahkenaton is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stryker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahkenaton 's head.
Ahkenaton keeping moving, preventing Stryker from controlling successfully.
Ahkenaton is trying to control the position but Stryker postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ahkenaton misses with a takedown attempt - Stryker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stryker wants to clinch
and Ahkenaton counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahkenaton .
The fight stays on the outside here - Stryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahkenaton looks to land a combination but Stryker avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Ahkenaton there.
Stryker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahkenaton 's sensitive parts.
Stryker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stryker avoids the body shot from Ahkenaton .
Stryker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ahkenaton with that takedown attempt.
Charles Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Ahkenaton .
Stryker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahkenaton .
A nice inside leg kick there by Stryker. That's going to slow Ahkenaton down.

Stryker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahkenaton , pushing him back against the cage.
Stryker lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahkenaton stalls.
Stryker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stryker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahkenaton backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stryker.
Stryker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stryker can't find room to land a body shot as Ahkenaton controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Stryker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ahkenaton has a takedown stuffed.
Charles Stryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stryker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahkenaton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahkenaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stryker. That's going to slow Ahkenaton down.
Stryker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahkenaton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stryker.
Ahkenaton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahkenaton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stryker as he avoids it easily.
Charles Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Ahkenaton .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahkenaton . That did some damage!
Stryker misses with a head kick.
Stryker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahkenaton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahkenaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stryker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahkenaton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Stryker closes the distance and pushes Ahkenaton back into the cage.
Ahkenaton looking to stall.
Stryker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stryker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahkenaton 's efforts to push away.
Charles Stryker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stryker.
Ahkenaton struggles to land a body shot inside as Stryker controls his hands.
Ahkenaton 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton goes for a takedown attempt but Stryker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Stryker coming out on top.
Stryker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahkenaton .
Stryker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahkenaton swivels and escapes.
Stryker misses with a head kick.
Stryker connects with a high kick.
Stryker thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stryker scores with a head kick.
Stryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahkenaton circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahkenaton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stryker. Stryker obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahkenaton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stryker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahkenaton sprawls well. Ahkenaton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stryker gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahkenaton throws a shot from downtown. Stryker moves away and avoids it.
Stryker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stryker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left and a right from Stryker both land. Nice combination.
Stryker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahkenaton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahkenaton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stryker scrambles back to his feet.
Ahkenaton fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahkenaton blocks a jab.
Stryker motions for Ahkenaton to come forward. Stryker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahkenaton shoots in and drives through. Stryker sprawls well.
Stryker with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ahkenaton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ahkenaton .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahkenaton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stryker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Stryker dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Stryker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stryker throws a head kick that misses.
Stryker with a nice cross.
King Ahkenaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahkenaton misses with a hook. Stryker ducked under it nicely.
Ahkenaton misses with a few strikes there.
Ahkenaton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stryker.
Stryker tries to clinch but Ahkenaton moves out of range.
Stryker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stryker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stryker fails with the takedown
and Ahkenaton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker throws a push kick but Ahkenaton slaps the foot to one side.
Ahkenaton misses with a two punch combination.
Ahkenaton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stryker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahkenaton . That did some damage!
Stryker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahkenaton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahkenaton blocks the body kick.
Ahkenaton stuffs the takedown.
Stryker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahkenaton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stryker.
Stryker slips a jab and a cross from Ahkenaton .
King Ahkenaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stryker slips under a jab from Ahkenaton .
Stryker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stryker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahkenaton as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Stryker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahkenaton misses with a combination
and Stryker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahkenaton cracks Stryker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahkenaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahkenaton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stryker scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Stryker lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stryker as he jumps to the side.
Stryker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahkenaton misses with an uppercut. Stryker saw that one coming.
Stryker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahkenaton momentarily.
Stryker lands with a kick to the temple. Ahkenaton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahkenaton throws a nice looking combination but Stryker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stryker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahkenaton misses with an uppercut
and Stryker counters with a good low kick that Ahkenaton was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Stryker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton lands with a nice body punch.
Ahkenaton lands with an uppercut that bounces Stryker off the cage and back into range.
Stryker throws a chopping leg kick but Ahkenaton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stryker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahkenaton .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahkenaton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahkenaton .
Stryker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahkenaton 's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahkenaton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stryker tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Stryker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stryker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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