PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Molestron ThreeThousand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

ThreeThousand
vs
Strife

178 cm
23
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Molestron ThreeThousand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from ThreeThousand.
Strife throws a right and a left that ThreeThousand avoids nicely.
Strife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ThreeThousand.
ThreeThousand shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strife as he avoids it easily.
ThreeThousand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
ThreeThousand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strife is fending him off so far but ThreeThousand persists. Nope, Strife circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Molestron ThreeThousand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strife lands a head shot.
Strife throws a right hand that ThreeThousand ducks under and follows up with a left that ThreeThousand also avoids with ease.
Strife throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strife misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ThreeThousand shoots in looking for a takedown. Strife tries to sprawl out of it but ThreeThousand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strife manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strife moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cloud Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strife scores with a nice right hand.
ThreeThousand avoids the head kick by Strife.

ThreeThousand forces Strife back against the cage and clinches.

ThreeThousand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Strife lands an impressive looking overhand right. ThreeThousand doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strife duly obliges.
Strife uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strife cracks ThreeThousand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strife lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ThreeThousand circles away quickly and effectively.
ThreeThousand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ThreeThousand is defended easily by Strife.
Strife lands with a nice combination. ThreeThousand backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ThreeThousand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strife pinned against the cage. Strife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ThreeThousand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ThreeThousand fails with the takedown
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ThreeThousand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strife as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ThreeThousand shoots in but no luck this time.
Strife's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strife duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Strife. Those never looked like landing.
Strife scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
ThreeThousand tries for a takedown but Strife sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ThreeThousand shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strife as he avoids it easily.
Strife stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cloud Strife dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

ThreeThousand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strife connects with the punch.
Strife lands a body shot.
ThreeThousand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strife sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ThreeThousand somewhat.
Cloud Strife seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for ThreeThousand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strife slips a jab and a cross from ThreeThousand.
Strife throws a series of punches but ThreeThousand avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ThreeThousand moves in looking to clinch but Strife pushes him off.
A punch combination from Strife misses.
A combination from Strife does no damage.
ThreeThousand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strife stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strife lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ThreeThousand circles away quickly and effectively.
Strife slaps away a takedown attempt from ThreeThousand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ThreeThousand slips a jab and a cross from Strife.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strife.
Strife swinging wildly here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for ThreeThousand. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Strife lands with an overhand left.
ThreeThousand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strife sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ThreeThousand somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Molestron ThreeThousand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ThreeThousand tries for a takedown but Strife circles away easily
and Strife counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ThreeThousand delivers a nice body kick.
Strife misses with the combination.
Molestron ThreeThousand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ThreeThousand wants to clinch.
ThreeThousand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strife stuffs the takedown attempt from ThreeThousand. ThreeThousand gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ThreeThousand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strife scores with a three punch combo!
ThreeThousand shoots in and drives through. Strife sprawls well.
Strife stuffs the takedown attempt from ThreeThousand. ThreeThousand gets slowly back to his feet.
Strife pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces ThreeThousand back to the cage. Strife follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strife misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cloud Strife showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

ThreeThousand shoots for a double leg takedown but Strife sprawls well. He's pushed ThreeThousand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strife swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ThreeThousand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ThreeThousand shoots in and drives through. Strife sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ThreeThousand shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strife but Strife pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Molestron ThreeThousand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ThreeThousand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strife.
Strife might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ThreeThousand misses the shot to the body.
Strife misses with a few strikes there.
Molestron ThreeThousand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife misses with a few strikes there.
ThreeThousand shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Strife does it's job there.
ThreeThousand shoots in but no luck this time.
ThreeThousand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife stuffs the takedown attempt from ThreeThousand. ThreeThousand gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strife misses with a two punch combination.
Strife lands with an overhand left.
Strife lands a two punch combo.
Strife lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strife slaps away a takedown attempt from ThreeThousand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strife feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ThreeThousands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife leaves ThreeThousand with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
ThreeThousand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strife lands a jab-cross combination.
Strife swinging wildly here.
Strife misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloud Strife is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife connects with a looping right hand.
Strife lands a jab-cross combination.
Strife lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Strife does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ThreeThousand.
Strife throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ThreeThousand shoots in for a takedown but Strife shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cloud Strife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strife winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cloud Strife!