PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IB Strokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strokin has chosen I Be Strokin' as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mister Average has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mister Average seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Average
vs
Strokin

165 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

150 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Average!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, IB Strokin!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strokin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Average throws a right hand that misses
and Strokin counters with a stiff right hand.
Average goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strokin connects with a jab.
Average walks into a stiff left hand from Strokin.
Average throws a leg kick but Strokin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Average takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Average throws a poor cross that misses
and Strokin counters with a nice body shot.
Strokin punishes Average's body with a nice straight punch.
Average seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Average misses with a leg kick
and Strokin counters with a stiff right hand.
Strokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strokin. Average does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Average.
Strokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Strokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Average shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strokin defends it nicely.
Strokin misses with an uppercut.
Average swings widly with a right hand
and Strokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Mister Average has been cut.
Strokin misses the shot to the body.
As Strokin backs away, Average returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to slow Strokin down by chopping away at his legs.
Average throws a jab but it's blocked by Strokin.
Strokin throws out a counter right but Average avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Strokin misses its intended target.
Average tries to counter with a takedown but Strokin is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Average.
Average slips under a jab from Strokin.
Strokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Strokin throws a shot from downtown. Average moves away and avoids it.
Strokin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Average lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strokin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Average there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Average scores with a kick to the body.
Strokin misses with a looping left.
Strokin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Average fails with a takedown attempt.
Average shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strokin but Strokin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average throws a head kick that Strokin semi-blocks.
Strokin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strokin throws the left hand but Average avoids the punch easily.
Strokin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Average throws a jab but it's blocked by Strokin.
A little jabbing left from Strokin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Average throws a lazy right hand but Strokin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Strokin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strokin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Average doesn't seem bothered though.
Average throws a leg kick which misses Strokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Strokin tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

IB Strokin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mister Average's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Average cracks the inside of Strokin's front leg.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Average might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Average lands a head kick. Strokin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Strokin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strokin throws out a loose jab but Average uses good head movement to avoid it.
Average lands a leg kick that knocks Strokin off balance momentarily.
Strokin throws the left hand but Average avoids the punch easily.
Strokin connects with a body shot that sends Average's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strokin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Average changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Average fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strokin.
Strokin misses the body punch
and Average counters with a head kick. That will keep Strokin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Average lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strokin scores with a jab to the head.
Average goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strokin throws a hook to the side of Average's head but Average sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Average chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Average stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Average scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Average throws a looping overhand right but Strokin ducks down to avoid it.
Average jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to land a leg kick but Strokin is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strokin. Average does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Average connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strokin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strokin connects with a body shot that sends Average's belly button to the back.
Average misses with a kick to the body.
Strokin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Average attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Average misses the target.
Strokin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Average throws a head kick that misses.
Strokin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Average throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strokin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Average throws a front kick aimed at Strokin's knee but Strokin avoids it well.
Average takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strokin, as that shot connected.
Average tries a head kick but it misses.
Strokin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Average. Average obviously looking to wear him down.
Average misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Average fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strokin checks it well.
Average feints and then cracks Strokin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strokin down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average needs to keep his hands up - Strokin had a free shot at his head there.
Average throws a head kick that half lands.
Strokin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strokin throws a hook but Average avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average throws a head kick but Strokin moves out of range.
Average uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strokin.
Average fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strokin.
Strokin misses the shot to the body.
Average feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Average.
Average throws a sloppy head kick and Strokin moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Average dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mister Average's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Average tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strokin swivels and escapes.
Strokin scores with a hook to the body. Average takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
IB Strokin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strokin throws a jab when Average was well out of range.
Average looks to throw a body kick
and Strokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Average slams his shin into Strokin's torso.
Strokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Average tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strokin cracks Average with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Average.
Average shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strokin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
IB Strokin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strokin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strokin misses with a right hand
and Average counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Strokin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strokin.
Strokin throws an overhand right that lands on Average's shoulder, as Average tries to avoid the shot.
Average misses with a low kick.
Average uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strokin.
Strokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Average avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Average.
Strokin blocks a head kick by Average.
A chopping leg kick lands by Average.
Strokin lands with a good body shot.
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!
Average uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strokin.
Average throws a leg kick
and Strokin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Average thinking.
Average tries to score with a low kick but Strokin moves his leg out of the way.
Average throws a leg kick
letting Strokin counter with a right hand.
Strokin lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average thows a leg kick but Strokin checks it
enabling Strokin to counter with a crisp jab.
Strokin works the jab nicely.
Average fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strokin manages to avoid it.
Strokin avoids a kick to the body.
Average uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strokin.
Average appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Average gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Strokin to counter with a crisp jab.

Average is rocked!
BOOM! Strokin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Average. Average tries to recover but Strokin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Average lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). IB Strokin!
IB Strokin is the new featherweight champion!
IB Strokin thanked the fans post fight for their support.