PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Crashing Mashin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stresemann has chosen Takashi Sorimachi - Poison as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Crashing Mashin
vs
Stresemann

196 cm
41
257 lbs
26 - 20 - 0

183 cm
29
224 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Crashing Mashin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onizuka Stresemann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crashing Mashin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stresemann throws a sloppy body shot

and Crashing Mashin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stresemann!
Crashing Mashin working the ground and pound.
Stresemann tries to buck Crashing Mashin off but Crashing Mashin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stresemann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crashing Mashin's best efforts.
Crashing Mashin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crashing Mashin is looking for a kimura but Stresemann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crashing Mashin to get the leverage.
Stresemann wants to get back to full guard.
Stresemann manages to get to full guard.
Stresemann 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.
Crashing Mashin controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crashing Mashin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crashing Mashin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stresemann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crashing Mashin throws a big elbow that misses.
Stresemann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crashing Mashin's guard.

Crashing Mashin keeping moving, preventing Stresemann from controlling successfully.
Crashing Mashin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stresemann looking to pass the guard.
Stresemann keeps trying to improve his position.
Crashing Mashin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann wants to stand but Crashing Mashin is controlling his posture from full guard.

Crashing Mashin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stresemann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stresemann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stresemann trying to control the position from guard on top but Crashing Mashin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stresemann chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann trying to control but Crashing Mashin is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Onizuka Stresemann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crashing Mashin dodges the punch combination from Stresemann.
Stresemann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crashing Mashin.
Crashing Mashin has a takedown stuffed.
Stresemann digs a good hook to Crashing Mashin's body.
Crashing Mashin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crashing Mashin blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Stresemann misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stresemann misses the target.
Stresemann throws a jab when Crashing Mashin was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin dives in and grabs Stresemann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stresemann pushes down on Crashing Mashin's head and hops out.
Stresemann throws a poor cross that misses
and Crashing Mashin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crashing Mashin tries to clinch up.
Crashing Mashin slips under a jab from Stresemann.
Stresemann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crashing Mashin.
Stresemann misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Stresemann as Crashing Mashin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Crashing Mashin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stresemann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crashing Mashin moves away.
Nice cross by Stresemann.

It looks like Renato Crashing Mashin has been cut.
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!
Stresemann looks to land a left hand but Crashing Mashin moved out of range nicely.
Stresemann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stresemann.
Stresemann misses with a hook
and Stresemann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stresemann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onizuka Stresemann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Crashing Mashin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stresemann misses with a body shot.
Crashing Mashin goes for a double leg but Stresemann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stresemann continues to drive forward.

Stresemann is trying to trip Crashing Mashin. He has hold of a leg but Crashing Mashin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stresemann persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Stresemann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crashing Mashin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stresemann, into his guard.

Crashing Mashin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stresemann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stresemann looking for a sweep. Not yet Stresemann, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crashing Mashin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stresemann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crashing Mashin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stresemann trying to keep a closed guard but Crashing Mashin is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin landing some decent shots from guard.
Crashing Mashin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crashing Mashin passes Stresemann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Crashing Mashin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stresemann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crashing Mashin.
Stresemann is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crashing Mashin lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stresemann is trying to maintain the position but Crashing Mashin is very close to passing his half guard.
Crashing Mashin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crashing Mashin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crashing Mashin is thwarting Stresemann's attempts to control the position.
Crashing Mashin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stresemann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stresemann is not content to let Crashing Mashin control the position.

Crashing Mashin is working for a kimura but Stresemann is defending it quite comfortably.
Crashing Mashin thows a huge punch but Stresemann dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin is looking to take a break and control but Stresemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stresemann wants to get back to full guard.
Crashing Mashin trying to mount his opponent but Stresemann defends it.
Well, if Crashing Mashin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stresemann misses with a lunging right hand
and Crashing Mashin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stresemann loads up on a big right hand but Crashing Mashin slips the punch.
Renato Crashing Mashin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stresemann throws a hook but Crashing Mashin avoids it easily.
Crashing Mashin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stresemann throws a right and a left that Crashing Mashin avoids nicely.
Stresemann misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stresemann keeps the fight on the outside.
Crashing Mashin tries for a takedown but Stresemann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crashing Mashin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stresemann circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Crashing Mashin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stresemann sizes up Crashing Mashin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crashing Mashin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Crashing Mashin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stresemann is trying to defend but Crashing Mashin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Stresemann wants to get back to full guard.
Crashing Mashin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stresemann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crashing Mashin prevents Stresemann from improving his position.
Stresemann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crashing Mashin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crashing Mashin's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Onizuka Stresemann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renato Crashing Mashin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stresemann misses with a looping right.
Crashing Mashin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stresemann tries to avoid it but Crashing Mashin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stresemann to the ground. Stresemann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stresemann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crashing Mashin. Crashing Mashin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crashing Mashin shoots and misses
and Stresemann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stresemann with a jab.

Renato Crashing Mashin's cut is getting worse.
Stresemann misses with a two punch combination.
Stresemann thows a left - swing and a miss!

Crashing Mashin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stresemann was covering up waiting for the punch and Crashing Mashin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Renato Crashing Mashin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stresemann looking for a sweep. Not yet Stresemann, not yet.
Stresemann is still trying to improve position.
Crashing Mashin landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann controls Crashing Mashin momentarily but Crashing Mashin frees himself.
Stresemann trying to strike off his back.
Stresemann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Crashing Mashin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Crashing Mashin looking for subs off his back but Stresemann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crashing Mashin trying to control but Stresemann postures up.
Onizuka Stresemann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann is looking to advance position but Crashing Mashin won't allow it.
Crashing Mashin is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Stresemann seems content to control.
Stresemann tries to pass to full mount but Crashing Mashin defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crashing Mashin trying to control but Stresemann postures up.
Stresemann is pressing down on Crashing Mashin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crashing Mashin is holding on for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Still in half guard, Stresemann seems content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stresemann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crashing Mashin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Crashing Mashin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Crashing Mashin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stresemann wants to control but Crashing Mashin postures up.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the position but Stresemann is working away.
Renato Crashing Mashin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stresemann is looking to regain half guard here but Crashing Mashin keeps moving and retains side control.
Stresemann struggling a bit here.
Crashing Mashin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stresemann keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crashing Mashin cracks Stresemann with a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Onizuka Stresemann.
I've got Stresemann 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onizuka Stresemann!
Onizuka Stresemann took some time post fight to say the following; 'Yeah, I'm the best ever, what can I say.'.