PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronko Strunz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Strunz
vs
Anstey

178 cm
28
175 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

175 cm
32
172 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Amped Performance

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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Strunz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anstey shoots in and bounces Strunz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strunz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anstey prevents Strunz from getting back to his feet.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz can't keep his opponent in guard - Anstey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anstey is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Strunz is working away.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Anstey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Anstey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Strunz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anstey.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Strunz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strunz misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strunz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anstey.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strunz defends it well.
Strunz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anstey misses with a double jab.
Anstey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strunz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anstey's calf.
Strunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronko Strunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strunz is looking to counter punch.
Anstey tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strunz is looking to land body kicks.
Strunz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Anstey moves into the clinch successfully.
Strunz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.

Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey dives in and grabs Strunz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strunz pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
It looked like Strunz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Strunz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strunz throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey connects with a single shot there.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Anstey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anstey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strunz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anstey somewhat.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Strunz gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the cage.
Strunz misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Anstey slips under a jab from Strunz.
Strunz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Strunz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
That's time! Strunz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anstey controlling the action here.

Anstey is looking for a kimura here.
Anstey tries to pass to full mount but Strunz defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is continuing to stall.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Anstey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strunz is just riding it out for now. Anstey eventually gives up the hold.
Anstey stops Strunz from getting back to his feet.

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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strunz's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Anstey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strunz misses with a body kick.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from Strunz.

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

Anstey wants to work for an arm triangle but Strunz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Strunz dodges it nicely.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strunz defending well though.
Anstey passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Anstey.
Anstey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Strunz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strunz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Anstey taking a breather here.
Strunz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anstey connects with a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey trying to control the position but Strunz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey 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! This is the final round!

Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey looking for a takedown.
Anstey goes for a takedown attempt but Strunz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bronko Strunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Strunz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strunz defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Strunz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
Anstey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strunz swivels and escapes.
Strunz fails to land with a series of punches.
As Strunz backs off Anstey throws a huge counter combo but Strunz manages to avoid it all.
Strunz keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anstey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anstey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Strunz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Strunz stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Strunz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Strunz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Strunz thows a body kick. Anstey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strunz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anstey checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Strunz.
Anstey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strunz counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Strunz. That's going to slow Anstey down.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Anstey checks a leg kick.

Anstey shoots in and gets a takedown into Strunz's guard.
Strunz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anstey on the ground.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Strunz is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Strunz keeps moving.
Anstey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strunz's head.
Corwin Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strunz keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Strunz.
Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Strunz as Anstey shoots in.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Strunz, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Strunz against the cage but Strunz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Strunz, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Strunz against the cage but Strunz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strunz connects with a crisp jab.
Strunz scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strunz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strunz throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Strunz pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Anstey.

Strunz sneaks out the side door and pushes Anstey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Strunz.
Strunz misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strunz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!