PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alcatraz
vs
Stahlhandske

195 cm
27
204 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

188 cm
34
221 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahlhandske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz cracks Stahlhandske with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alcatraz blocks a jab.
Alcatraz misses with a few strikes there.
Stahlhandske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz swings for the body but Stahlhandske moves out of range.
Stahlhandske misses with a two punch combination.
Stahlhandske punishes Alcatraz's body with a nice straight punch.
Stahlhandske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcatraz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stahlhandske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stahlhandske throws a body punch but Alcatraz moves out of range.
Stahlhandske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcatraz misses with a double jab
and Stahlhandske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stahlhandske throws a shot from downtown. Alcatraz moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcatraz.
Stahlhandske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz throws out a loose jab but Stahlhandske uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcatraz. Stahlhandske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcatraz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stahlhandske stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Alcatraz gets a takedown into half guard.
Stahlhandske keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stahlhandske pushes Alcatraz off looking to stand but Alcatraz dives back in and keeps control.
Stahlhandske is trying to maintain the position but Alcatraz is very close to passing his half guard.
Alcatraz is trying to control. Stahlhandske wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stahlhandske is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stahlhandske wants to improve his position but Alcatraz is controlling well.
Alcatraz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alcatraz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stahlhandske pushes Alcatraz off looking to stand but Alcatraz dives back in and keeps control.
Alcatraz lands with a punch from half guard.
Alcatraz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcatraz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Alcatraz thows a huge punch but Stahlhandske dodges it nicely.
Alcatraz is trying to control the action in half guard but Stahlhandske is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alcatraz working Stahlhandske over with strikes.
Alcatraz content to control rather than advance.
Stahlhandske is doing well to control the position and prevent Alcatraz from advancing to side control.
Alcatraz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alcatraz tries to pass to full mount but Stahlhandske defends it.
Stahlhandske wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alcatraz connects with a nice short shot to Stahlhandske's temple.
Alcatraz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alcatraz wants to take a breather but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
Alcatraz is thwarting Stahlhandske's attempts to control the position.
Stahlhandske wants to get back to full guard.
Alcatraz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stahlhandske wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alcatraz takes a swing at Stahlhandske's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Alcatraz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stahlhandske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stahlhandske lands a left and a right that send Alcatraz crashing to the mat, dazed. Stahlhandske thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Alcatraz is rocked!

It looks like Randy Alcatraz has been cut.
Stahlhandske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcatraz.
Oh Alcatraz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcatraz throws a right hand that Stahlhandske ducks under and follows up with a left that Stahlhandske also avoids with ease.
Lennart Stahlhandske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stahlhandske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcatraz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alcatraz seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Stahlhandske misses.
Alcatraz attempts a counter takedown but Stahlhandske avoids it well and moves away.
Stahlhandske with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahlhandske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stahlhandske keeps the fight on the outside.
Stahlhandske moves out of range as Alcatraz strikes.
Stahlhandske lands a jab to the nose.
Stahlhandske loads up on a big right hand but Alcatraz slips the punch.
Stahlhandske throws a hook but Alcatraz avoids it easily.
Stahlhandske misses with a body shot.
Alcatraz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stahlhandske. Alcatraz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcatraz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alcatraz misses with a body shot.
Stahlhandske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stahlhandske loads up on a big right hand but Alcatraz slips the punch.
Stahlhandske throws a shot to the body.
Alcatraz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stahlhandske is just out of range.
Alcatraz lands a nice shot that snaps Stahlhandske's head back.
Stahlhandske connects with a body shot that sends Alcatraz's belly button to the back.
Alcatraz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stahlhandske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alcatraz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alcatraz scores with a jab. Stahlhandske acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stahlhandske lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcatraz circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcatraz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske looks to land a right hand but Alcatraz moved out of range.
Alcatraz needs to keep his hands up - Stahlhandske had a free shot at his head there.
Stahlhandske throws an overhand right that lands on Alcatraz's shoulder, as Alcatraz tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Stahlhandske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lennart Stahlhandske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alcatraz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Alcatraz coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Alcatraz.
Stahlhandske misses with a body shot.
Stahlhandske misses with a right hand

and Alcatraz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alcatraz trying to pass the guard but Stahlhandske defending well.
Stahlhandske is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alcatraz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stahlhandske avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alcatraz.
Stahlhandske tries to get to full guard but Alcatraz has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stahlhandske's head.
Stahlhandske tries to get to full guard but Alcatraz has control of the leg.
Randy Alcatraz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alcatraz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stahlhandske does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Alcatraz is working for a submission of some sort.
Alcatraz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stahlhandske slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stahlhandske wants to control the position but Alcatraz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alcatraz is nestled in close to Stahlhandske, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahlhandske is trying to control but can't.
Alcatraz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alcatraz in particular looking to stall.
Stahlhandske pushes Alcatraz off looking to stand but Alcatraz dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Stahlhandske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Alcatraz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stahlhandske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcatraz throws out the jab.
Stahlhandske throws a series of punches but Alcatraz moves out of range.
Alcatraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcatraz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stahlhandske as he jumps to the side.
Alcatraz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stahlhandske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcatraz.
Stahlhandske fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stahlhandske throws a shot from downtown. Alcatraz moves away and avoids it.
Stahlhandske comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alcatraz rushes Stahlhandske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alcatraz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stahlhandske is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alcatraz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stahlhandskes head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske takes a shot to the head.
Alcatraz misses with some punches.
Stahlhandske blocks an uppercut.
Alcatraz pushes Stahlhandske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alcatraz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stahlhandske after a bit of a struggle.

Alcatraz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahlhandske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stahlhandske enables Alcatraz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stahlhandske manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Stahlhandske pushes Alcatraz off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Stahlhandske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alcatraz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alcatraz shoots in looking for a takedown but Stahlhandske manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alcatraz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Alcatraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske looks to land a left hand but Alcatraz moved out of range nicely.
Alcatraz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alcatraz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alcatraz walks into a left hand.
Stahlhandske misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Stahlhandske.
Alcatraz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stahlhandske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcatraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stahlhandske.
Nice straight punches there by Stahlhandske. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alcatraz to score with a decent uppercut.
Alcatraz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stahlhandske.
Alcatraz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alcatraz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Alcatraz shoots in and gets a takedown into Stahlhandske's guard.
Alcatraz lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske working a defensive guard here.
Stahlhandske might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alcatraz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alcatraz prevents Stahlhandske from getting back to his feet.
Stahlhandske keeping moving, preventing Alcatraz from controlling successfully.
Alcatraz looking to sit in guard and control but Stahlhandske gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Alcatraz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Alcatraz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahlhandske passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alcatraz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Alcatraz actively working from the bottom here.
Alcatraz is looking for a sweep. Stahlhandske is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Stahlhandske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stahlhandske has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Stahlhandske!