PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Strom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Strom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ali
vs
Strom

165 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
169 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Strom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
Strom connects with a crisp jab.
Simon Strom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Strom misses the target.
Strom throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Strom scores with a four punch combination!
Strom stuffs the takedown.
Strom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strom throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Strom tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Strom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
Ali really is a fat lump.
A big right from Strom misses.
Sloppy strikes from Strom. Those never looked like landing.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt - Strom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali fails to land the takedown.
Strom with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strom scores with a jab.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Strom to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Strom misses.
Strom tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strom as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Strom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strom missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strom looks to land a combination. Ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Strom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Strom. Those never looked like landing.
Ali shoots and misses
and Strom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Strom. No joy for Ali on that attempt.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Strom digs a good hook to Ali's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strom scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Strom connects with the punch.
Strom throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strom throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Strom.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strom throws out the jab.
Strom cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Strom stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strom swivels and escapes.
Strom throws a series of strikes that have Ali backpedaling.
Strom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ali under the eye.
Strom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strom, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
Strom throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strom fails to land with a series of punches.
Strom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Strom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Strom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strom's corner calls for a 1-2. Strom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strom cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strom throws a good cross that connects.
Strom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strom misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strom lunges at Ali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ali's hand.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strom defends it nicely.
Strom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strom lunges at Ali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ali's hand.
Strom throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Strom settles back down.
Strom swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Strom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strom cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Strom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Strom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strom throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strom as he avoids it easily.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Strom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Strom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strom.
Ali goes for a double leg but Strom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strom continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strom is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
Strom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Strom.
Strom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Strom finds it's target.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strom lands a jab to the nose.
Ali takes one on the button.
Simon Strom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strom. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strom misses with the combination.
Ali avoids the body shot from Strom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Strom moves away and avoids it.
Strom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Strom.
Ali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Strom as Ali shoots in.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strom misses with a double jab.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strom scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strom throws a leg kick but Ali moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Strom.
Strom is looking to score with low kicks.
Strom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Strom settles back down.
Strom throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Simon Strom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strom throws a one two combo.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Strom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Simon Strom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strom thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
Sloppy strikes from Strom. Those never looked like landing.
Strom tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Strom.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strom wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Strom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strom misses with a low kick.
Ali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strom is fending him off so far but Ali persists. Nope, Strom circles away and we're back to standing.
Strom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but Strom gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Strom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Strom throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Strom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali with a poor takedown
and Strom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strom lands with a cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ali. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strom swivels and escapes.
Strom connects with the punch.
Ali shoots in for a double leg but Strom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Strom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strom throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
A jab from Strom finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Strom connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strom counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Strom there.
Strom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strom throws a low kick but Ali avoids it.
Strom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali slips a jab from Strom.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strom lands a head shot.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Strom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strom scores with a jab.
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strom but Strom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot by Strom.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Strom misses.
Strom misses with the combination.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strom.
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!
Strom throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Strom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strom as he avoids it easily.
Strom scores with a nice head shot.
Ali shoots in and drives through. Strom sprawls well.
Strom scores with a body shot.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Strom.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Strom.
Strom cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Strom shows good takedown defense.
Strom misses with a two punch combination.
Strom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Strom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Strom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Strom. Those never looked like landing.
Strom connects with the punch.
Strom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Strom.
No joy there for Strom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Ali misses.
Tyson Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Strom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Strom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strom 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Strom!