PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avan Strash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bob rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Strash
vs
rock

195 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Avan Strash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, bob rock!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rock ducks right into an uppercut from Strash.
Strash misses with the combination.
rock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strash is fending him off so far but rock persists. Nope, Strash circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from rock misses.
Horrible takedown by rock or perhaps it was just good defense by Strash which made him look bad.
Strash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Strash pushes rock up against the cage in a clinch.

Strash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Strash clinches up with rock and pushes him back against the cage.
Strash pushes rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Strash.
Strash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
rock looks gassed!
Strash lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strash.
Strash cracks rock with a nice body shot.
Strash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of rock backwards.
rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strash scores with a shot to the side of rock's head.
Strash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strash scores with a shoulder strike.

rock is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Strash scores with a nice short uppercut.
rock is still on wobbly legs! Can Strash finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of rocks head.
Strash is leaning against rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
rock seems to have recovered his senses.
Strash lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Strash - that landed with a thud.
Strash cracks rock with a nice body shot.
Strash lands a shoulder strike.
Strash lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Strash.
Strash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strash scores with a shoulder strike.
Strash is leaning against rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Strash.
Strash lands with a right to the head.
Strash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strash lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Strash.
Nice body punch from Strash.
Strash lands a body shot.

Strash manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Strash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strash.

Strash has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Strash.
Strash lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Strash - that landed with a thud.
Strash cracks rock with a nice body shot.
Strash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strash presses rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strash lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strash.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Strash.
Strash scores with a hook to the body.
Strash presses rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strash is leaning against rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strash lands a body shot.
Strash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strash lands a body shot.
Strash lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Strash.
Strash lands a shot to the body.
Strash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strash works on rock's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strash gets through rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Avan Strash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bob rock.
Strash scores with a hook to the body.

Strash breaks from the clinch.
Strash scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Strash.
rock looks to clinch
and Strash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avan Strash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
rock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strash as he jumps to the side.
Strash lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Strash is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Strash catches rock right on the button with a cross.
Strash stuns rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strash tests rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to de liver by Strash. Beautiful body shot.
Strash cracks rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strash.
Strash lands a jab-cross combination.
Strash cracks rock with an open hand slap.
Strash lands a body shot.
Strash is working the combinations to good effect here.
A nice combination there by Strash.
rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strash.
rock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strash pinned against the cage. Strash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
rock shoots in for a takedown but Strash shows good takedown defense.
Strash works the jab nicely.
rock walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strash scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strash connects with a single shot there.
rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strash.

rock tries to keep at a distance but Strash has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avan Strash dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Strash clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Strash - that landed with a thud.
Strash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strash is working rock over against the cage.

Strash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strash throws a shot to the body.
rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
rock is trying desperately to land a takedown but Strash is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for rock.
Strash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Strash finds it's target.
rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
rock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strash lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Strash lands an impressive looking overhand right. rock doesn't seem phased though.
Strash lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strash scores with a decent looking hook.
Strash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that rock can do to turn this around?
Strash lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strash looks to land a combination. rock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.

rock tries to keep at a distance but Strash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Strash.
Good body shot from Strash.
rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strash lands an uppercut.

Strash breaks from the clinch.

Strash closes the distance and clinches.
Strash throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strash lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Strash.
Strash digs a right hand into rock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on rock's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Strash.

Strash breaks the clinch.
Strash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avan Strash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strash goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for rock with that takedown attempt.
Avan Strash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bob rock.
Strash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avan Strash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strash throws a shot to the body.
Strash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Strash has closed the distance and engaged rock in a clinch.
Strash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of rock backwards.
rock tries to pull guard but Strash holds him up against the cage and eventually rock drops back down to his feet.
rock has had enough of the clinch but Strash keeps him there for the moment.
Strash is trying to break free.
Strash lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Strash as the two fighters clinch.

Strash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strash thuds a left hand into rock's body.
Some wild striking there from Strash.
rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strash dips to his left and cracks rock with an uppercut!
rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strash paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
rock drops his hands momentarily and Strash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
rock wants to clinch but Strash slips to the side
and Strash counters with a left to the body.
Strash throws a shot to the body.

Strash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strash pushes rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

rock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. rock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
rock wants to sweep here but Strash controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. rock is keeping the position for now.
Strash wants to stand but rock is controlling his posture from full guard.
rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Strash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for rock on the ground.

rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avan Strash dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Strash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strash!
Strash scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. rock doesn't seem bothered though.
rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
rock tries for a takedown but Strash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strash scores with a hook.
Strash lands a body shot.
Strash throws a series of strikes that have rock backpedaling.
Strash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strash scores with a hook.
Strash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strash lands a glancing blow to the side of rock's head.
Strash lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strash.
rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strash.
rock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strash stalks rock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into rock's face. rock staggers backwards, shaken.

rock tries to keep at a distance but Strash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but rock has him pressed against the cage.
rock prevents Strash from breaking the clinch.
Strash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strash.
rock can't get the takedown.
rock wants to get back to striking at distance but Strash won't allow it.

Strash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strash lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strash throws a one two combo.
Strash scores with a jab. rock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Avan Strash is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from rock.
Avan Strash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bob rock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strash's corner calls for a 1-2. Strash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Strash pushes rock up against the cage in a clinch.
Avan Strash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strash is trying to break free.
Strash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Strash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strash punishes rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Strash throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strash closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strash lands with a right hand.
Strash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
rock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Strash - just one landing.
rock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strash as he avoids it easily.
rock takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strash lands with a cross.
Strash lands a jab-cross combination.
rock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strash counters with a straight right hand.
rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strash to score with a decent uppercut.
Strash stuns rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Strash - just one landing.
rock with a poor takedown
and Strash counters with a series of strikes. rock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strash lands a slapping body shot.
rock misses with a takedown attempt
and Strash counters with a one-two to the body.
rock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strash is fending him off so far but rock persists. Nope, Strash circles away and we're back to standing.

Strash clinches up with rock and pushes him back against the cage.
Strash prevents a takedown attempt there.

Strash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Strash instigates a clinch.
Strash lands a shot to the body.
Avan Strash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strash prevents rock from breaking the clinch.
Strash is working rock over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Strash.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strash.
Strash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
rock is trying to maintain a safe position but Strash gets an underhook and turns rock into the cage.
Strash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strash is trying to break free.
rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strash just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strash works on rock's body with a couple of short punches.
rock tries to pull guard but Strash won't allow it.
Strash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
rock tries to pull guard but Strash won't allow it.
bob rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Strash breaks the clinch.
rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avan Strash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strash, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avan Strash!