PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Stringfellow (ranked 1619 p4p, 1398 weight class) and Earl Ravenberg (ranked 92 p4p, 80 weight class). Earl Ravenberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Desmond Stringfellow's chin.

Stringfellow
vs
Ravenberg

170 cm
25
137
9 - 8 - 0

170 cm
26
140
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Stringfellow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Ravenberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ravenberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stringfellow's half guard.
Stringfellow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ravenberg.
Ravenberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
My spies in Natty Vincere inform me that Ravenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ravenberg is thwarting Stringfellow's attempts to control the position.
Ravenberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ravenberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stringfellow is looking to control Ravenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stringfellow avoid being mounted?
Ravenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Stringfellow taking some punishment here, with Ravenberg in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stringfellow wants to control but Ravenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Stringfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ravenberg working Stringfellow over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stringfellow looking for submissions off his back.
Ravenberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ravenberg is looking to take a break and control but Stringfellow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ravenberg lands strikes from half guard.

Stringfellow is rocked!
Ravenberg is nestled in close to Stringfellow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Stringfellow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ravenberg is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stringfellow is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ravenberg fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stringfellow from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ravenberg! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Ravenberg!
Earl Ravenberg is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Earl Ravenberg waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras.