PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McPunchface (ranked 3751 p4p, 373 weight class) and Vladimir Strinewski (ranked 3520 p4p, 359 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McPunchface
vs
Strinewski

170 cm
25
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

160 cm
25
161 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Punchy McPunchface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladimir Strinewski!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPunchface shoots in but Strinewski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been hearing reports that McPunchface has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Strinewski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPunchface.
Strinewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPunchface.
McPunchface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strinewski as he avoids it easily.
Vladimir Strinewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPunchface shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strinewski pinned against the cage. Strinewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punchy McPunchface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPunchface fails with a takedown attempt.
McPunchface shoots in for a takedown but Strinewski shows good takedown defense.
Strinewski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McPunchface with a body shot.
Strinewski misses with a looping right.
Strinewski throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strinewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McPunchface stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strinewski throws a shot from downtown. McPunchface moves away and avoids it.
McPunchface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strinewski.
A jab from Strinewski misses.
McPunchface tries to counter with a takedown but Strinewski is quick to defend against it.

McPunchface dives in and scores a takedown into Strinewski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPunchface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunchface throws an elbow that misses. Strinewski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McPunchface's guard. Nice move by Strinewski!

McPunchface looking to control.
McPunchface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Strinewski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McPunchface is one step ahead there.
McPunchface is stalling in the full guard.
McPunchface working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strinewski's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strinewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McPunchface trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPunchface throwing strikes from guard but Strinewski blocks nicely.
McPunchface working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strinewski keeping moving, preventing McPunchface from controlling successfully.
Strinewski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McPunchface is one step ahead there.
McPunchface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strinewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPunchface.
McPunchface is in close to Strinewski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McPunchface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strinewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPunchface is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McPunchface passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McPunchface is looking to take a break and control but Strinewski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strinewski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McPunchface trying to control the position but Strinewski is working away.
McPunchface tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McPunchface throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strinewski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McPunchface.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Punchy McPunchface will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Strinewski just misses with a punch to the body.

McPunchface is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strinewski's half guard.
Strinewski is controlling McPunchface's trapped leg to prevent McPunchface from advancing to side control.
McPunchface thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strinewski's head.
McPunchface lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McPunchface is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McPunchface thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strinewski's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPunchface trying to control the pace.
McPunchface drops an elbow to the side of Strinewski's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunchface stalling.
McPunchface is trying to control the action in half guard but Strinewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Punchy McPunchface overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McPunchface looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strinewski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McPunchface throwing shots but Strinewski is blocking nicely.
Strinewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McPunchface. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McPunchface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strinewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from McPunchface.
McPunchface throwing shots but Strinewski is blocking nicely.
McPunchface is keen to just control but Strinewski is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if McPunchface 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.
McPunchface not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McPunchface not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McPunchface keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McPunchface passes to side control.
Strinewski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Strinewski defending against the ground and pound.
McPunchface working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by McPunchface.
McPunchface misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McPunchface wants to control but Strinewski is keeping him busy.
McPunchface is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strinewski can do to turn this around?
Strinewski defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from McPunchface seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McPunchface trying to control the position but Strinewski is working away.
McPunchface looks up at the clock and then as Strinewski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McPunchface smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McPunchface working the ground and pound but Strinewski is defending the strikes.
McPunchface throws an elbow but Strinewski slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface tries to score with some ground and pound. Strinewski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McPunchface cracks Strinewski with a big elbow.
McPunchface moves into full mount!
Strinewski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McPunchface.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McPunchface cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McPunchface punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPunchface with shots to the head and body - Strinewski looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPunchface with the ground and pound from mount.
McPunchface punching from mount but Strinewski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy McPunchface dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McPunchface manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strinewski on his heels. He'll look to pass Strinewski's guard now, I'm sure.
McPunchface trying to control but Strinewski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strinewski pulls McPunchface in close to prevent any damage.
McPunchface with a nice head shot there.
McPunchface wants to control from the top but Strinewski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strinewski can't keep his opponent in guard - McPunchface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strinewski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunchface throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPunchface is trying to control the action in half guard but Strinewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McPunchface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McPunchface is pressing down on Strinewski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strinewski is holding on for now.
Strinewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McPunchface.
McPunchface throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPunchface is controlling the pace.
Strinewski has hold of McPunchface's hands but McPunchface slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vladimir Strinewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
McPunchface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McPunchface wants to pass the guard but Strinewski is defending well.
McPunchface frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McPunchface with a couple of short strikes.
McPunchface punishing his opponent with strikes.
McPunchface wants to control the pace but Strinewski is squirming around nicely.
McPunchface sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface landing shots from mount.
McPunchface thowing shots but they're missing.
McPunchface lands with some strikes.
McPunchface wants to control the pace but Strinewski is squirming around nicely.
McPunchface is landing with some decent strikes but Strinewski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Strinewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McPunchface lands a big elbow.
McPunchface postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strinewski looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface raining down shots from the mount!
Punchy McPunchface is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McPunchface controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strinewski can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPunchface has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Punchy McPunchface showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPunchface, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchy McPunchface!
A relieved looking Punchy McPunchface thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.