PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didi Jarven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didi Jarven told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Stryker
vs
Jarven

178 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Scotia Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Stryker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Didi Jarven!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Stryker.
Stryker digs a good body shot into Jarven's ribs.
Jarven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stryker. Stryker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stryker lands a nice looking body shot.

Stryker clinches up with Jarven and pushes him back against the cage.
Stryker scores with a hook to the body.
Jarven tries to pull guard but Stryker holds him up against the cage and eventually Jarven drops back down to his feet.
Stryker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stryker digs a right hand into Jarven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jarven's gas tank.
Stryker stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stryker digs a right hand underneath Jarven's ribcage. Jarven let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stryker breaks the clinch.
Stryker throws a shot to the body.
Stryker lunges at Jarven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jarven's hand.
Stryker connects with a body shot that sends Jarven's belly button to the back.
Stryker is looking to wear down Jarven with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jarven shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jarven was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stryker is looking to get to half guard.
Stryker manages to control the position for a moment.
Jarven trying to control but Stryker is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Jarven goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stryker is on top in guard.
Jarven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stryker wants to control from the top but Jarven keeps moving.
Stryker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jarven on the ground.

Jarven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stryker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stryker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stryker wants to pass the guard but Jarven is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jarven looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarven, not yet.
Stryker is in close to Jarven's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stryker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stryker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Stryker.
Stryker punishes Jarven's body with a nice straight punch.
Jarven on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stryker stalks Jarven and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jarven's face. Jarven staggers backwards, shaken.
Jarven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stryker can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Stryker.
Stryker lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker lands a jab to Jarven's midsection.
Stryker scores with a jab to the body.
Jarven looks gassed!
Both fighters circling a little - Stryker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jarven has his takedown stuffed
and Stryker counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnny Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Didi Jarven.
Stryker jabs at Jarven's body.
Stryker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stryker.
Stryker throws a series of strikes that have Jarven backpedaling.
Jarven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stryker lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stryker connects with a high kick.

Stryker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Stryker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Stryker digs a good hook to Jarven's body.
Johnny Stryker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jarven tries to keep at a distance but Stryker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stryker lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stryker.
Stryker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stryker controlling the action here for a moment.

Stryker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Stryker does no damage.

Stryker dives in and scores a takedown into Jarven's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jarven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stryker defends it easily.

Jarven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stryker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jarven is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stryker is looking to work some ground and pound but Jarven has wrist control.
Jarven keeping full guard, as Stryker tries to pass.
Stryker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stryker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarven can do to turn this around?
Stryker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Stryker.
Stryker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarven's sensitive parts.
Stryker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Stryker moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stryker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stryker lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Stryker.

Stryker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Stryker both land. Nice combination.
Stryker tries to bum rush Jarven with a series of wild strikes but Jarven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jarven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarven looks for a takedown but Stryker sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jarven back to the cage. Stryker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stryker dips to his left and cracks Jarven with an uppercut!

Stryker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jarven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stryker.
Stryker slows the pace down in half guard.
Jarven wants to control but Stryker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Stryker seems content to control.
Stryker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jarven is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stryker is keen to just control but Jarven is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Stryker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stryker lands a head shot.
Stryker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarven tries for a takedown but Stryker circles away easily
and Stryker counters with a three punch combo that has Jarven backing up. Jarven nods at Stryker to acknowledge the strikes.
Stryker throws a combination. Jarven tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stryker works the jab nicely.
Jarven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stryker circles away.
Johnny Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Didi Jarven.
Stryker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stryker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stryker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker scores with a body shot.
Stryker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Stryker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stryker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stryker throws a series of strikes that have Jarven backpedaling.
Jarven shoots and misses
and Stryker counters with a body kick.
Stryker connects with a leg kick. Jarven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stryker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jarven tries to move into range but Stryker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stryker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jarven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stryker lands a nice hook to Jarven's body. Jarven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stryker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stryker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stryker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jarven back to the cage. Stryker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jarven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stryker looks to land a combination but Jarven avoids it well.
Stryker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarven's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker lands with a shot to the body.
Stryker looks to land a combination. Jarven sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stryker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stryker.

Jarven is rocked!
Jarven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stryker can pounce on him.
Stryker lands with a nice combination. Jarven backs away looking to recover.
Jarven is still on wobbly legs! Can Stryker finish him?
Stryker lands a jab.
Stryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Stryker scores with a four punch combination!
That kick from Stryker tenderised Jarven's leg. Jarven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jarven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Stryker moves into the clinch successfully.
Stryker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarven backwards.
Stryker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jarven seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Stryker breaks the clinch.
Stryker connects with a nice looking jab.
Jarven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jarven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Stryker as Jarven shoots in.
Johnny Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Didi Jarven.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker scores with a hook.
Stryker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jarven has time to react.
Stryker jabs Jarven to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stryker leaves Jarven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stryker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarven circles away quickly and effectively.
Jarven shoots and misses

and Stryker counters by clinching up.
Stryker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stryker effectively controlling the action here.
Stryker gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stryker pushes Jarven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Stryker.
Stryker works on Jarven's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stryker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarven backwards.
Stryker scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stryker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jarven.
Good body shot from Stryker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stryker stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Stryker clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stryker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Jarven tries to keep at a distance but Stryker has taken the fight into the clinch.

Stryker tightens his grip and picks Jarven up, before dumping him to the ground. Jarven manages to land in guard.
Jarven is trying to keep Stryker in close.
Jarven keeping moving, preventing Stryker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jarven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Stryker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarven is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stryker with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jarven looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stryker has picked Jarven up and slammed him! Jarven can't keep hold of the triangle and Stryker manages to pass to side control!
Stryker controls the position.
Stryker trying to control the position but Jarven is working away.
Jarven is looking for a sweep.
Jarven trying to remain calm as Stryker controls from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Stryker just wasn't active enough.
Jarven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stryker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jarven tries to pull guard but Stryker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stryker leaning his opponent against the cage.

Stryker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stryker misses the shot to the body.
Jarven fails with the takedown
and Stryker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jarven gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Stryker closes the distance and clinches.
Jarven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Stryker wants the takedown. Jarven is fighting it off but Stryker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jarven's guard against the cage.
Stryker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stryker throws an elbow that misses. Jarven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stryker's guard. Nice move by Jarven!
Jarven wants to pass the guard but Stryker is keeping the position.
Jarven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jarven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stryker, who protects the arm well.
Stryker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jarven off and has taken his back!
Stryker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Stryker looking to break Jarven's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jarven remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stryker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarven breaks Stryker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stryker keeping moving, preventing Jarven from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Stryker had his way with Didi Jarven in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jarven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stryker.
Stryker fails to land with a series of punches.
Stryker looks to land a combination but Jarven avoids it well.
Stryker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stryker. Jarven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stryker scores with a hook to the body. Jarven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Stryker.
Jarven with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stryker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Stryker scores with a takedown into Jarven's guard.
Stryker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jarven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jarven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnny Stryker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarven is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stryker trying to control but Jarven is working from the bottom.
Stryker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stryker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stryker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stryker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jarven looking to control.
Stryker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stryker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Stryker.
Stryker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarven is just out of range.
No luck for Jarven with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Stryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stryker instigates a clinch.
Stryker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jarven wants a takedown.
Johnny Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Didi Jarven.
Stryker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stryker scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarven letting Stryker take a breather here.

Stryker has clasped his hands together around Jarven's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stryker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stryker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stryker trying to control the action but Jarven is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Jarven but he's now mounted!
Stryker cracks Jarven with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jarven bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stryker pulls Jarven in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker wants to get back to his feet but Jarven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jarven passes Stryker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stryker wants to get back to full guard.
Jarven wants to control but Stryker is keeping him busy.

Jarven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stryker is just riding it out for now. Jarven eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stryker pushes Jarven off looking to stand but Jarven dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Stryker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stryker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:44
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:43
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Stryker!
Johnny Stryker retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Stryker waved his t-shirt featuring Scotia Wear's logo in front of the cameras.