PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Geisler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strong has chosen Egypt Central - Kick Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Geisler
vs
Strong

199 cm
22
260 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

194 cm
24
242 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Urban Fighter

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto Geisler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Strong!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geisler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Geisler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
Geisler throws a body kick that misses.
Strong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Geisler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geisler was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Geisler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geisler throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Geisler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A lazy body kick from Geisler
and Strong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strong throws a combination that misses
and Geisler counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Geisler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong cracks Geisler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geisler throws a good cross that connects.
Geisler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong avoids the body shot from Geisler.

Strong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strong lands in his opponent's guard.
Strong is standing up over Geisler. Geisler looks to escape but Strong dives into side control.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Strong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Geisler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Geisler wants to get back to his feet but Strong drags him back down.
Strong controls the position.
Geisler dodges the ground and pound from Strong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler being controlled for a moment.
Strong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Geisler some visible discomfort.
Strong lands some shots froms side control.
Strong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Strong wants to control but Geisler is keeping him busy.
Strong slows the pace down.
Geisler struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Strong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Geisler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Strong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strong throws an elbow but Geisler slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Geisler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strong trying to control the action but Geisler is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Strong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Strong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong landing strikes.
Strong is looking to take a break and control but Geisler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Geisler lands a slapping body shot.
Geisler swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
Geisler tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geisler.
A low kick from Geisler is predictable there
and Strong counters with a right hand to the body.
Geisler lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Geisler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strong in his tracks.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Geisler is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Geisler.
Strong scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Geisler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geisler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Strong looks to throw the jab but Geisler is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Strong blocks the leg kick.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Geisler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mark Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Strong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Geisler staying out of range there.
Geisler throws a big shot that misses.
Strong throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
Geisler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geisler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Strong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Geisler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Geisler keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Geisler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strong tries to free his leg and advance position but Geisler is retaining full guard.
Geisler trying to control the position here.
Strong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong wants to control from the top but Geisler keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Strong being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Geisler moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geisler moves away.
Geisler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geisler with a jab.
Strong scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geisler slips a jab from Strong.
Strong lands a nice looking body shot.
Geisler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Geisler.
Geisler defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
Geisler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geisler staying out of range there.
Geisler throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Geisler throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Geisler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Geisler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strong's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Geisler connects with a looping right hand.
Strong throws a hook but Geisler avoids it easily.

Strong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Strong.

Strong tries for a kimura but Geisler is defending well.
Geisler sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geisler is looking to control Strong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geisler avoid being mounted?
Geisler taking some punishment here, with Strong in his half guard.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisler pushes Strong off looking to stand but Strong dives back in and keeps control.
Strong is taking a breather. Geisler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Strong seems to be working for a kimura but Geisler defends the submission attempt.
Geisler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Otto Geisler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Geisler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geisler keeps working.
Strong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Strong tries to control but Geisler wriggling away.
Strong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Geisler tries to reverse the position but Strong maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong thowing shots but they're missing.
Strong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Geisler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Strong trying to control but Geisler is having none of it.
Strong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Geisler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Strong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mark Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Geisler is squirming around, avoiding Strong's attempts to control the action.
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Strong!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Strong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.