PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Embrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Embrett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Embrett
vs
Strife

220 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

201 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Embrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strife manages to avoid it.
Embrett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Strife closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Embrett to the mat! Embrett manages to get full guard.
Strife forces his way into half guard.
Embrett wants to get back to full guard.

Strife is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Embrett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strife.
Strife moves nicely into side control.
Strife should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Embrett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Strife.
Embrett tries to buck Strife off but Strife is having none of it.

Strife is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Embrett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Embrett is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife scoring with punches from side control.
Embrett is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strife scores with punches from side control.
Embrett prevents Strife from improving position.
Strife creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Embrett is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Strife are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Strife has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strife lands a nice forearm strike.
Embrett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Strife is looking for a sweep. Embrett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Embrett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strife is just riding it out for now. Embrett eventually gives up the hold.
Embrett is breathing heavily.

Strife is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Embrett pulls his head out easily.

Strife is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Embrett pulls his head out easily.
Strife wants to improve his position but Embrett is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strife gets back to full guard.
Embrett thows a big elbow that misses.
Strife keeping full guard, as Embrett tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Strife gets caught flat footed, as Embrett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strife working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Embrett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Strife is tightening it up a little... Embrett has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Embrett reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Embrett taps out! nice BJJ there by Strife!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cloud Strife!