PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and For The Tournament Thistimehesnotooold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Striker
vs
The Tournament Thistimehesnotooold

167 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, For The Tournament Thistimehesnotooold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Thistimehesnotooold lands but Striker takes it in his stride.

Striker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thistimehesnotooold did well to prevent Striker getting side control.
Striker with the ground and pound but Thistimehesnotooold uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Striker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker advances to half guard.
Striker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Striker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Striker lands with some strikes.
Striker working the ground and pound effectively.
Striker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Thistimehesnotooold that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistimehesnotooold bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Striker has his foot on Thistimehesnotooold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistimehesnotooold works his way back into a safe position though.

Thistimehesnotooold drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Striker dives on top into guard.
Striker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Striker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Striker throws a big right hand that misses.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Striker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thistimehesnotooold trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Thistimehesnotooold looking for a guillotine here but Striker defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Striker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thistimehesnotooold's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Striker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Striker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Striker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Striker distracts Thistimehesnotooold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Striker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Striker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Striker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Striker is in close to Thistimehesnotooold's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thistimehesnotooold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Thistimehesnotooold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Striker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Striker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Thistimehesnotooold is looking for a triangle but Striker pushes his legs off easily.
Striker postures up and lands a big shot to Thistimehesnotooold's brow.
Striker lands a couple of elbows.
Striker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Striker wants to control from the top but Thistimehesnotooold keeps moving.
Striker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thistimehesnotooold's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Striker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thistimehesnotooold dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Thistimehesnotooold postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Striker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thistimehesnotooold, into his guard.
Striker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thistimehesnotooold's head.
Striker chips away with some ground and pound.
Striker lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Striker trying to control but Thistimehesnotooold is working from the bottom.
Striker landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Striker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thistimehesnotooold tries for a takedown but Striker circles away easily

and Striker counters by clinching up.

Striker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Striker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Striker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Striker tries to get out of the position.
Striker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thistimehesnotooold preventing the sweep.
Striker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thistimehesnotooold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.

Striker is looking for a triangle but Thistimehesnotooold pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker keeping full guard, as Thistimehesnotooold tries to pass.
Striker working a defensive guard here.

Striker has his foot on Thistimehesnotooold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistimehesnotooold works his way back into a safe position though.
Thistimehesnotooold throws an elbow that misses. Striker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thistimehesnotooold's guard. Nice move by Striker!
Striker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Striker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Striker is in close to Thistimehesnotooold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Striker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Striker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Striker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thistimehesnotooold wants to stand up but Striker is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thistimehesnotooold is wriggling around but Striker manages to pass to half guard.
Thistimehesnotooold taking some punishment here, with Striker in his half guard.
Striker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Striker lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker working Thistimehesnotooold over with strikes.
Thistimehesnotooold wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Striker.
Striker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Striker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thistimehesnotooold is looking to improve his position.
Striker is nestled in close to Thistimehesnotooold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thistimehesnotooold is refusing to be controlled, as Striker sits in half guard.
Thistimehesnotooold tries to kick Striker off but Striker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thistimehesnotooold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Striker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Striker drops an elbow to the side of Thistimehesnotooold's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thistimehesnotooold missing with punches from the bottom.
Thistimehesnotooold wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Striker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Striker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Striker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thistimehesnotooold on his heels. He'll look to pass Thistimehesnotooold's guard now, I'm sure.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Striker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Striker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Striker lands a couple of digs.
Striker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thistimehesnotooold wants to stand up but Striker is controlling him.

Thistimehesnotooold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thistimehesnotooold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker landing some decent shots from guard.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thistimehesnotooold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thistimehesnotooold is on top in guard.

Thistimehesnotooold drops back, looking for a kneebar! Striker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Striker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Striker!
Striker landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistimehesnotooold is looking for a sweep.
Striker landing a few strikes.
Striker landing a few strikes.
Thistimehesnotooold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dennis Striker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Striker is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Thistimehesnotooold on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Striker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Striker scoring with punches and elbows.
Thistimehesnotooold is working to avoid the ground and pound but Striker connects with a decent elbow.
Thistimehesnotooold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thistimehesnotooold takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker wants to take a breather but Thistimehesnotooold manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Striker.
Thistimehesnotooold has momentary wrist control but Striker slips an elbow through the middle.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Striker is in close to Thistimehesnotooold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Striker postures up and lands a big shot to Thistimehesnotooold's brow.
Thistimehesnotooold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thistimehesnotooold is looking to pass Striker's guard but actually Striker recovers to full guard.
Thistimehesnotooold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Striker trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thistimehesnotooold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.
Thistimehesnotooold being controlled here momentarily.
Dennis Striker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thistimehesnotooold won't allow Striker to sweep him here.
For The Tournament Thistimehesnotooold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thistimehesnotooold throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Striker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Striker, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Dennis Striker!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Dennis Striker!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Dennis Striker!

Dennis Striker wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Dennis Striker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.