PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron Jamess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Strykzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strykzilla has chosen A Certain Death - Misery Signals as his entrance music. Rampage Strykzilla 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!

Jamess
vs
Strykzilla

203 cm
28
250 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

200 cm
31
260 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeBron Jamess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rampage Strykzilla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Strykzilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jamess misses with a two punch combination.
Jamess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strykzilla tries to clinch up.
Jamess misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamess throws a leg kick but Strykzilla sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Strykzilla scores with a takedown into Jamess's guard.
Strykzilla throwing strikes but missing.
Strykzilla working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strykzilla throwing strikes from guard but Jamess blocks nicely.
Strykzilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Strykzilla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamess's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strykzilla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strykzilla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strykzilla lands a couple of digs.
Strykzilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strykzilla landing some decent shots from guard.
Strykzilla lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strykzilla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamess's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strykzilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strykzilla throwing strikes from guard but Jamess blocks nicely.
Strykzilla controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strykzilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strykzilla.
Strykzilla throwing strikes but missing.
Strykzilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strykzilla lands a couple of elbows.
Strykzilla with a nice head shot there.
Jamess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strykzilla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Strykzilla throws a big elbow that misses.
Strykzilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strykzilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Strykzilla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jamess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jamess working a defensive guard here.
Jamess is breathing heavily.
Strykzilla throwing strikes but missing.
Strykzilla distracts Jamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jamess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strykzilla.
Strykzilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Strykzilla throws an elbow that misses. Jamess uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strykzilla's guard. Nice move by Jamess!
Strykzilla looking for a sweep. Not yet Strykzilla, not yet.

Strykzilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jamess is aware though and is defending well.

Strykzilla has his foot on Jamess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamess works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strykzilla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strykzilla is trying to keep Jamess in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Strykzilla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jamess gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strykzilla wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Strykzilla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Strykzilla shoots in for a double leg but Jamess sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Strykzilla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strykzilla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strykzilla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strykzilla is looking to advance position but Jamess won't allow it.

Strykzilla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jamess has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strykzilla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jamess is refusing to be controlled, as Strykzilla sits in half guard.
Jamess gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strykzilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strykzilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jamess has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strykzilla off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Strykzilla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jamess sprawls well. Jamess wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strykzilla gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Strykzilla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jamess sprawls well initially but Strykzilla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strykzilla misses with a head shot. Jamess uses the momentum to regain guard.
Strykzilla distracts Jamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamess wants to stand up but Strykzilla is controlling him.
Strykzilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamess has wrist control.
Strykzilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jamess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strykzilla distracts Jamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strykzilla distracts Jamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strykzilla cracks Jamess with a solid left hand.
Strykzilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamess has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strykzilla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strykzilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jamess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strykzilla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jamess has momentary wrist control but Strykzilla slips an elbow through the middle.
Jamess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strykzilla.
Strykzilla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strykzilla postures up in Jamess's guard and throws a big left but Jamess blocks it.
Strykzilla landing with the ground and pound.
Strykzilla makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strykzilla lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strykzilla wants to control from the top but Jamess keeps moving.
Strykzilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla throws an elbow that misses. Jamess uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strykzilla's guard. Nice move by Jamess!
Jamess preventing the sweep.
Strykzilla controls Jamess momentarily but Jamess frees himself.
Strykzilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jamess preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strykzilla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jamess manages to get himself to full guard.
Strykzilla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Strykzilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strykzilla.
Jamess feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strykzilla's calf.
Strykzilla tries to clinch there but Jamess circles away.
Strykzilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jamess but Jamess pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Strykzilla clinches up with Jamess and pushes him back against the cage.
Strykzilla throws a head punch that misses.
Strykzilla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jamess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamess.
Strykzilla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jamess backwards.

Strykzilla is trying to trip Jamess. He has hold of a leg but Jamess is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strykzilla persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Strykzilla connects with a couple of short punches.
Jamess trying to keep a closed guard but Strykzilla is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strykzilla postures up in Jamess's guard and throws a big left but Jamess blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strykzilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strykzilla throws a strike but Jamess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Strykzilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamess trying to control but Strykzilla is working from the bottom.

Strykzilla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Strykzilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strykzilla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jamess postures up.
Jamess trying to control the position from guard on top but Strykzilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strykzilla wants to sweep here but Jamess controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strykzilla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamess wants to get up but he can't break Strykzilla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strykzilla thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Strykzilla is looking to sweep but instead, Jamess has passed into half guard.
Strykzilla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jamess jumps into side control!
Strykzilla is trying to improve his position.
Rampage Strykzilla has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamess working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strykzilla is not content to let Jamess control the position.
LeBron Jamess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strykzilla tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rampage Strykzilla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strykzilla has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Strykzilla!
Rampage Strykzilla thanked the fans post fight for their support.