PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny MuscleHead (ranked 5989 p4p, 6408 weight class) and William Strickland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny MuscleHead has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

MuscleHead
vs
Strickland

180 cm
18
210
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny MuscleHead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Strickland!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuscleHead shoots in but Strickland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MuscleHead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strickland checks it well.
MuscleHead shoots in but Strickland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MuscleHead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MuscleHead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strickland avoids it really well and circles away.
And Strickland tries to counter it with a takedown but MuscleHead pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny MuscleHead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strickland shoots for a double leg takedown but MuscleHead sprawls well. He's pushed Strickland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MuscleHead shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MuscleHead defends well and Strickland ends up having to push MuscleHead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strickland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MuscleHead avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strickland shoots in looking for a takedown. MuscleHead tries to sprawl out of it but Strickland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MuscleHead manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Strickland clinches up against the cage.
Strickland misses with a hook to the ribs.
MuscleHead is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Strickland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strickland fails to pull guard.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Strickland holds him up against the cage and eventually MuscleHead drops back down to his feet.

Strickland drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MuscleHead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

MuscleHead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strickland is pulling down on MuscleHead's head. It's preventing any offense from MuscleHead, at least for the moment.
Strickland keeping full guard, as MuscleHead tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland is pulling down on MuscleHead's head to control his posture.
MuscleHead stays in close to Strickland's body and controls the position.

Strickland is looking for a triangle but MuscleHead pushes his legs off easily.
MuscleHead wants to stand but Strickland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MuscleHead trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

MuscleHead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strickland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MuscleHead has managed to get both his arms back between Strickland's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MuscleHead won't allow Strickland to sweep him here.
MuscleHead scoring with some ground and pound.
MuscleHead tries to free his leg and advance position but Strickland is retaining full guard.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet but MuscleHead is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

MuscleHead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MuscleHead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strickland is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Strickland will probably get the nod.
That's time! MuscleHead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MuscleHead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strickland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MuscleHead.
MuscleHead closes the distance and clinches up with Strickland, looking for a takedown. MuscleHead pushes Strickland against the cage but Strickland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MuscleHead shoots for a takedown but Strickland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Strickland takes the fight into the clinch.
Strickland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MuscleHead smiles and moves away.

Strickland moves into range and clinches up with MuscleHead.
Strickland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strickland is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MuscleHead tries to score a body lock takedown but Strickland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny MuscleHead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strickland has had enough of the clinch but MuscleHead keeps him there for the moment.
Strickland is trying to drag MuscleHead to the mat but MuscleHead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Strickland's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MuscleHead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MuscleHead avoiding damage.
Strickland tries to pull guard but MuscleHead won't allow it.
MuscleHead gets underhooks to prevent Strickland's takedown attempt.
MuscleHead is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
MuscleHead missing with knees to the body.
MuscleHead fails to pull guard.
MuscleHead has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
MuscleHead gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strickland.
Strickland is trying to pull guard but MuscleHead turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strickland is looking to break free of the clinch but MuscleHead has double underhooks.
Strickland has MuscleHead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MuscleHead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MuscleHead smiles and moves away.
MuscleHead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch but MuscleHead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MuscleHead misses with the combination.
MuscleHead shoots in for a takedown but Strickland shows good takedown defense.
MuscleHead dives in and grabs Strickland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strickland pushes down on MuscleHead's head and hops out.
And Strickland tries to counter it with a takedown but MuscleHead pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland closes the distance and clinches up with MuscleHead, looking for a takedown. Strickland pushes MuscleHead against the cage but MuscleHead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MuscleHead tries a head kick but it misses.
Strickland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MuscleHead.
MuscleHead throws a head kick that misses

and Strickland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strickland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strickland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strickland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MuscleHead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strickland smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Strickland.
MuscleHead doesn't manage to clinch there - Strickland circles away.
MuscleHead moves in looking to clinch but Strickland pushes him off.
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strickland throws out a powerful jab.

Strickland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MuscleHead to the mat! MuscleHead manages to get full guard.

Strickland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MuscleHead shoots in looking for a takedown. Strickland tries to sprawl out of it but MuscleHead keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strickland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MuscleHead shoots in looking for a takedown but Strickland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MuscleHead's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MuscleHead tries for a takedown but Strickland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Strickland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

MuscleHead misses with a combination

and Strickland counters by clinching up.
Strickland can't break the clinch.
MuscleHead has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
MuscleHead drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strickland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strickland prevents MuscleHead from breaking the clinch.
MuscleHead misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MuscleHead pulls guard successfully.
Strickland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MuscleHead's head.
MuscleHead trying to keep a closed guard but Strickland is proving a slippery customer.
Strickland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MuscleHead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strickland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Strickland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MuscleHead pulls Strickland in close to his closed guard and prevents Strickland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strickland advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strickland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MuscleHead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strickland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strickland throws a strike but MuscleHead avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

MuscleHead throws his legs up looking for a submission but Strickland uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Strickland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Strickland prefers to stall for the moment though.
MuscleHead avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Strickland.
Strickland in side control, throwing shots but MuscleHead defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland is looking to take a break and control but MuscleHead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strickland prevents MuscleHead from escaping the position.
MuscleHead tries to strike but it doesn't land.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strickland or perhaps it was just good defense by MuscleHead, which made it look bad.
MuscleHead looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strickland tries to counter by closing the distance.

Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
MuscleHead wants to take the fight to the mat but Strickland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MuscleHead has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strickland uses from the top position.
Strickland working some strikes from top position.

Strickland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MuscleHead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strickland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MuscleHead somewhat.
Strickland wants to counter with a clinch but MuscleHead pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny MuscleHead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MuscleHead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strickland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strickland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strickland tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MuscleHead tries to close the distance and clinch but Strickland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MuscleHead tries to land a leg kick but Strickland saw it coming and moves away.
Kenny MuscleHead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Strickland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strickland dives in for a single leg takedown but MuscleHead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Strickland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strickland 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Strickland!