PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stresemann
vs
Ali

170 cm
18
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Onizuka Stresemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohammed Ali!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Stresemann counters with a straight right hand.
Ali throws a right and a left that Stresemann avoids nicely.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stresemann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stresemann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Stresemann.
Stresemann could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stresemann.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Onizuka Stresemann has been cut.
Stresemann tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Stresemann slips a jab from Ali.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stresemann slips a jab from Ali.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.

Ali takes the fight into the clinch.
Stresemann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stresemann has Ali pressed against the cage, preventing Ali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Stresemann gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Stresemann throws a head punch that misses.
Stresemann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stresemann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stresemann tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
A short right from Stresemann on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ali tries to break free but Stresemann pushes him back against the cage.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stresemann backwards.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stresemann.
Ali is trying to break free.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Stresemann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali's efforts to push away.
Ali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ali is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Stresemann working aggressively here.
Stresemann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stresemann can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali wants to break free but Stresemann has control.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stresemann misses with some punches.
Stresemann misses with some punches.
Ali prevents a body shot from Stresemann.
Stresemann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stresemann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stresemann misses with a punch to the body.
Stresemann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stresemann misses with the head strike.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ali wants to break free but Stresemann has control.
Ali can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stresemann.
Ali tries to break free but Stresemann pushes him back against the cage.

Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali throws a series of punches but Stresemann avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stresemann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Ali clinches.
Stresemann working aggressively here.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling him.

Stresemann pulls guard successfully.
Stresemann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stresemann is trying to control the position but Ali postures up.
Ali wants to stand but Stresemann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Stresemann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stresemann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mohammed Ali.
Ali misses with a double jab.

Ali has managed to clinch.
Stresemann tries to pull guard but Ali won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onizuka Stresemann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali tries to circle away but Stresemann has him pinned against the cage.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Stresemann keeps him there for the moment.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onizuka Stresemann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ali has Stresemann up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stresemann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stresemann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stresemann has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stresemann misses with the head strike.
Stresemann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stresemann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stresemann misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stresemann.
Stresemann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stresemann lands with a left to the head.
Ali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Stresemann jumps guard and drags Ali to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stresemann.
Mohammed Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stresemann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ali pushes Stresemann up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stresemann.
Stresemann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali tries to circle away but Stresemann has him pinned against the cage.
Ali tries to pull guard but Stresemann won't allow it.
Stresemann prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
Stresemann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stresemann swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stresemann lands a body shot.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali is trying to push Stresemann away but Stresemann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Stresemann keeps him there for the moment.
Stresemann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stresemann misses with the head strike.
Stresemann misses with some punches.
Ali is trying to push Stresemann away but Stresemann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Stresemann pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stresemann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stresemann scores with a hook to the body.
Ali is trying to push Stresemann away but Stresemann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Stresemann has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stresemann.
Stresemann misses with some punches.
Stresemann misses with the head strike.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling the position.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ali is looking to break free of the clinch but Stresemann has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Stresemann fails to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stresemann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Stresemann throws a head punch that misses.
Ali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stresemann misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stresemann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Stresemann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Stresemann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Stresemann lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling him.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Stresemann is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stresemann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stresemann working aggressively here.
Stresemann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Stresemann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali lands the left hand.

Onizuka Stresemann's cut is getting worse.
Stresemann dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Stresemann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann is looking to clinch.
Onizuka Stresemann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali misses with a hook

and Stresemann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Stresemann prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.

Ali kicks Stresemann off and gets to his feet.
Ali connects with a right hand. Stresemann shakes it off.

Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Stresemann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stresemann tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Stresemann drops back down to his feet.
Ali is trying to break free.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stresemann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stresemann can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mohammed Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Onizuka Stresemann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stresemann moves away.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stresemann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Ali drops Stresemann with a beautiful combination! Stresemann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ali is looking for the KO!
Ali throws out a powerful jab.

Onizuka Stresemann's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ali throws the left hand but Stresemann avoids the punch easily.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stresemann walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.

Jeez, Onizuka Stresemann's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stresemann walks into a straight right hand from Ali.

Stresemann is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Onizuka Stresemann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mohammed Ali!