PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Strålman (ranked 825 p4p, 544 weight class) and Chrys Kyle (ranked 102 p4p, 67 weight class). Strålman comes to the cage accompanied by Three Kings. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Strålman
vs
Kyle

172 cm
34
148
26 - 20 - 1

171 cm
38
159
27 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chrys Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyle.
Kyle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kyle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman misses with a straight right.
Strålman misses with a hook. Kyle ducked under it nicely.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Kyle tests Strålman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman tries to clinch up.

Kyle instigates a clinch.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strålman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Kyle.

Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Kyle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Kyle throws a leg kick
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Kyle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strålman.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman throws a one two combo.
Kyle slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Strålman moves out of range as Kyle strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a lazy body kick
and Kyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Strålman clinches up with Kyle and pushes him back against the cage.

Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Strålman's head.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kyle lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyle. That's going to slow Strålman down.
We've been told by Strålman's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyle's head.

Strålman clinches with his opponent.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Strålman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Kyle works on Strålman's body with a couple of short punches.

Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyle throws a low kick, looking for Strålman's leg but Strålman calmly moves out of range.
Kyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Kyle is avoiding it.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Kyle moves out of range easily.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Kyle off balance momentarily.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Nice body punch from Kyle.

Strålman clinches up with Kyle and pushes him back against the cage.
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!

Kyle breaks from the clinch.
Strålman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyle's sensitive parts.
Kyle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strålman cracks Kyle with an open hand slap.

Kyle clinches with his opponent.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Kyle tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Kyle misses
and Strålman counters with a three punch combo that has Kyle backing up. Kyle nods at Strålman to acknowledge the strikes.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.
Kyle takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Strålman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kyle thuds a left hand into Strålman's body.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Kyle is avoiding it.
Strålman misses with a double jab
and Kyle counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Strålman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle misses with the head strike.

Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman throws a one two combo.
Kyle looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kyle.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
Kyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kyle. Kyle obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kyle is having none of it.
Kyle throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Kyle tenderised Strålman's leg. Strålman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Kyle avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Strålman blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Strålman.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Kyle flicks out a counter leg kick but Strålman steps away.
Strålman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyle counters with a solid body kick.

Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.
Kyle tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman tries to break the clinch but Kyle is controlling the position.
Kyle prevents a body shot from Strålman.

Kyle breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman darts in trying to clinch
and Kyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strålman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Strålman clinches.
Strålman throws an elbow but it misses.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyle slips under a jab from Strålman.
Kyle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle connects with a solid leg kick.
Strålman misses with a looping right.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.
Kyle tries a quick counter leg kick but Strålman is wise to it.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.
Kyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Kyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strålman circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chrys Kyle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Strålman is looking to score with low kicks.
Kyle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strålman with a hook.
Strålman looks to clinch
and Kyle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strålman's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyle throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Strålman.
Kyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Strålman.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyle misses with a low kick as Strålman jumps back.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strålman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Kyle pushes him off.
Kyle motions for Strålman to come forward. Kyle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyle throws out a leg kick but Strålman moves out of range and Kyle only half commits.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman scores with a head kick. Kyle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Strålman closes the distance and clinches.

Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
Strålman feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strålman delivers a nice body kick.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman wants to clinch but Kyle slips to the side
and Kyle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Strålman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Kyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kyle lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a looping left.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a double jab
and Kyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the cage.
Kyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyle. That's going to slow Strålman down.
A left and a right from Strålman both land. Nice combination.
Strålman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyle can pounce on him.

Strålman gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strålman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chrys Kyle!
After winning the bout, Chrys Kyle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.