PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Undertaker SofTY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Strehard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

SofTY
vs
Strehard

200 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Undertaker SofTY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy Strehard!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SofTY looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strehard is fending him off so far but SofTY persists. Nope, Strehard circles away and we're back to standing.
Strehard throws a head kick but SofTY moves out of range.
Strehard swats away the attempt to clinch by SofTY.

Strehard instigates a clinch.
Strehard stops a takedown attempt from SofTY.
SofTY is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strehard to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Undertaker SofTY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Strehard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
SofTY jumps guard but Strehard stands there with SofTY around his waist. SofTY gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strehard drops down looking for an ankle pick but SofTY pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from SofTY as Strehard shoots in.
Strehard stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SofTY shoots in looking for a takedown but Strehard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing SofTY's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
SofTY moves out of range of the body kick from Strehard.
A combination from Strehard does no damage.
Strehard tries to clinch up but SofTY circles away and keeps his distance.
SofTY tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strehard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strehard shoots in for a takedown but SofTY shows good takedown defense.

Strehard moves into range and clinches up with SofTY.
SofTY is looking for a takedown.
Strehard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

SofTY is trying to trip Strehard. He has hold of a leg but Strehard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. SofTY persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Strehard punching from the bottom - just letting SofTY know he's still in a fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SofTY controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strehard wants to sweep here but SofTY controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strehard wants to control the position but SofTY says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Strehard wants to get back to his feet.
Strehard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strehard is trying to maintain the position but SofTY is very close to passing his half guard.
Strehard is staying active underneath SofTY, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strehard tries to get to full guard but SofTY has control of the leg.
Strehard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
SofTY stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
SofTY tries to clinch
and Strehard counters with a three punch combo that has SofTY backing up. SofTY nods at Strehard to acknowledge the strikes.
Strehard goes for a double leg but SofTY avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as SofTY continues to drive forward.
Strehard scores with a head kick.
SofTY defending well as Strehard loads up on a big left hand.
SofTY tries to counter by clinching up but Strehard breaks away and moves out of range.
SofTY shoots in for a takedown but Strehard shows good takedown defense.

Strehard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
SofTY is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SofTY controls Strehard momentarily but Strehard frees himself.
SofTY has a closed guard, preventing Strehard from standing up.
SofTY throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
SofTY working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strehard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
SofTY doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Strehard 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.

Strehard closes the distance and clinches.

SofTY gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Strehard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SofTY can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SofTY is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strehard wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and SofTY is now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SofTY performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strehard is trying to stand up here but SofTY is controlling him well.
SofTY will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
SofTY passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strehard!
Strehard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
SofTY looking to control but Strehard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
SofTY takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strehard working to try and regain half guard.
Strehard manages to regain half guard. Good work.

SofTY is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strehard sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, SofTY seems content to control.
Strehard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strehard trying to control the position.
Strehard keeping moving, preventing SofTY from controlling successfully.
Undertaker SofTY overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strehard is looking to stand up but SofTY isn't so interested in that idea.
Strehard is trying to control the position but SofTY postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
SofTY avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strehard tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SofTY throws a leg kick that is checked

and Strehard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in SofTY's guard.
SofTY trying to control the position here.
Strehard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strehard wants to control from the top but SofTY keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strehard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
SofTY keeping moving, preventing Strehard from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Undertaker SofTY will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

SofTY fails in his attempt to clinch.
SofTY moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStrehard.
SofTY tries for a takedown but Strehard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SofTY gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Strehard counters by moving into the clinch.
SofTY is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
SofTY pressing his opponent against the cage.

Strehard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SofTY blocks a head kick by Strehard.
Strehard throws a right and a left that SofTY avoids nicely.
Strehard cracks a nice hook into SofTY's ribs.

Strehard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SofTY wants to get back to full guard.
Strehard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but SofTY does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Strehard seems to be looking for submissions.
Strehard wants to lay and pray for a moment but SofTY keeps working.
SofTY wants to improve his position but Strehard is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Strehard content to control rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Strehard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. SofTY looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
SofTY wants to get back to his feet but Strehard is dominant here and he's now got SofTY's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SofTY wants to get back to his feet.
Strehard keeps control of the position as SofTY tries to break free.
Strehard is not going to allow SofTY to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strehard controlling from the back.
Strehard wants to control but SofTY is keeping busy.
SofTY looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Strehard working for the choke.
Strehard avoiding SofTY 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strehard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
SofTY is in bad spot here.
Strehard tries to get the hooks in deep but SofTY pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

SofTY preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Strehard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Strehard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strehard 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Strehard!