PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Wideroos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Sturmpruegel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Esa Wideroos's chin.

Sturmpruegel
vs
Wideroos

180 cm
32
210 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Esa Wideroos!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wideroos moves out of range as Sturmpruegel throws a body kick.
Wideroos throws a head kick that misses.
Sturmpruegel misses with a body shot.
Sturmpruegel throws a body kick that misses

and Wideroos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wideroos wants to control from the top but Sturmpruegel keeps moving.
Wideroos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wideroos looking to pass the guard.
Wideroos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Sturmpruegel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wideroos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturmpruegel has wrist control.
Wideroos postures up and lands a big shot to Sturmpruegel's brow.
Sturmpruegel wants to control but Wideroos passes easily into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wideroos trying to control from half guard but Sturmpruegel is working away.
Sturmpruegel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sturmpruegel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wideroos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wideroos throws a strike but Sturmpruegel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wideroos is trying to keep Sturmpruegel in close.
Sturmpruegel wants to pass the guard but Wideroos is keeping the position.
Sturmpruegel content to stall in guard here.
Sturmpruegel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wideroos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturmpruegel preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel controlling from the top position.

Roberto Sturmpruegel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wideroos misses with a head kick.
Wideroos is looking to clinch.
Sturmpruegel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wideroos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wideroos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wideroos shoots in looking for a takedown. Sturmpruegel tries to sprawl out of it but Wideroos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sturmpruegel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Wideroos drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sturmpruegel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wideroos.
Sturmpruegel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wideroos cracks Sturmpruegel with a solid left hand.
Sturmpruegel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wideroos on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wideroos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sturmpruegel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sturmpruegel tries to get out of the position.
Wideroos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sturmpruegel keeping moving, preventing Wideroos from controlling successfully.
Wideroos scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wideroos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wideroos trying to control but Sturmpruegel is working from the bottom.
Wideroos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wideroos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sturmpruegel has momentary wrist control but Wideroos slips an elbow through the middle.
Sturmpruegel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sturmpruegel trying to control the position.
Sturmpruegel pulls Wideroos in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wideroos stopping the sweep attempt from Sturmpruegel.
Wideroos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Wideroos dominated 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.

Wideroos lands a jab to Sturmpruegel's midsection.
Wideroos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wideroos throws a low kick but Sturmpruegel avoids it.
Wideroos staying out of range there.

Wideroos connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sturmpruegel to the floor! Wideroos dives in looking for the finish!

Sturmpruegel is rocked!

It looks like Roberto Sturmpruegel has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wideroos wants to control but Sturmpruegel is keeping him busy.
Wideroos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Wideroos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sturmpruegel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wideroos.
Wideroos thows a huge punch but Sturmpruegel dodges it nicely.
Wideroos is thwarting Sturmpruegel's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wideroos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wideroos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Wideroos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wideroos is looking to advance position but Sturmpruegel won't allow it.
Sturmpruegel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wideroos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturmpruegel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wideroos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturmpruegel keeping full guard, as Wideroos tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wideroos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sturmpruegel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wideroos wants to control from the top but Sturmpruegel keeps moving.
Sturmpruegel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wideroos won't allow Sturmpruegel to sweep him here.
Sturmpruegel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wideroos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sturmpruegel cracks Wideroos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wideroos moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Sturmpruegel.
A short uppercut from Sturmpruegel.
Wideroos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sturmpruegel avoids it.
Sturmpruegel avoiding damage as Wideroos throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wideroos obliges.
Wideroos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wideroos.
Wideroos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sturmpruegel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wideroos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturmpruegel scores with a hook to the body.
Wideroos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wideroos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wideroos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos pushes Sturmpruegel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wideroos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sturmpruegel's defenses.
Wideroos lands an elbow just above Sturmpruegel 's eye.
Wideroos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wideroos looking to stall.
Wideroos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wideroos lands an uppercut.
Wideroos lands a knee to the head.
Wideroos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sturmpruegel backwards.
Esa Wideroos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wideroos blocks an uppercut.
Wideroos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wideroos controlling the action here for a moment.
Wideroos scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Wideroos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Sturmpruegel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sturmpruegel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wideroos.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wideroos.
Sturmpruegel misses with a wild combination.
Wideroos avoids the body shot from Sturmpruegel.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturmpruegel misses the target.
Sturmpruegel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wideroos throws a lazy head kick
and Sturmpruegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberto Sturmpruegel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Wideroos.
Sturmpruegel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wideroos connects with a right hand. Sturmpruegel shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wideroos thows a leg kick but Sturmpruegel checks it
and Sturmpruegel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturmpruegel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wideroos.
Wideroos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sturmpruegel defends it nicely.
Sturmpruegel misses with a wild body shot.
Wideroos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Sturmpruegel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturmpruegel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturmpruegel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sturmpruegel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturmpruegel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberto Sturmpruegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wideroos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wideroos looking to pass the guard.
Sturmpruegel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sturmpruegel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wideroos throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wideroos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wideroos working some strikes from top position.
Sturmpruegel working a defensive guard here.
Wideroos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sturmpruegel wants to improve his position but instead Wideroos has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos lands with a punch from half guard.
Sturmpruegel is not content to let Wideroos control the position.
Wideroos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sturmpruegel is not content to let Wideroos control the position.
Wideroos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wideroos works his way into side control.
Wideroos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sturmpruegel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sturmpruegel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wideroos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Wideroos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wideroos looks up at the clock and then as Sturmpruegel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wideroos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmpruegel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wideroos working the head with strikes.
Sturmpruegel can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wideroos cracks Sturmpruegel with a big right hand but Sturmpruegel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Sturmpruegel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturmpruegel is looking to reverse the position.
Sturmpruegel seems to have got his legs back now.
Wideroos cracks Sturmpruegel with a big elbow.
Esa Wideroos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wideroos working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Wideroos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wideroos 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Wideroos!