PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Streicher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minamoto Yoritomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Streicher comes to the cage accompanied by Kære lille mormor. Yoritomo has chosen sunlounger & zara - lost (club mix) as his entrance music. 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.

Streicher
vs
Yoritomo

187 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs
Nemesis Cage Clothing

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunter Streicher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Minamoto Yoritomo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoritomo dodges the punch combination from Streicher.
Yoritomo slips a jab and a cross from Streicher.

Streicher forces Yoritomo back against the cage and clinches.
Streicher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yoritomo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yoritomo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Streicher has him pressed against the cage.
Streicher lands a damaging elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Streicher.
Yoritomo wants to break free but Streicher has control.
Yoritomo is trying to break free.
Yoritomo goes for a takedown attempt but Streicher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Streicher blocks a head kick by Yoritomo.
Streicher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yoritomo looks gassed!

Streicher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yoritomo takes an elbow to the forehead.

Streicher pulls guard.
Streicher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoritomo's guard.
Streicher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Yoritomo working for a triangle but Streicher defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yoritomo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Streicher passes into half guard.
Streicher wants to stand but Yoritomo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Streicher controlling the action here.
Yoritomo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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.
Streicher stays in close to Yoritomo's body and controls the position.

Yoritomo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Streicher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Streicher passes Yoritomo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Streicher 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Streicher stands up from half guard.
Yoritomo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yoritomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Streicher has Yoritomo up against the cage in a clinch.

Streicher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Streicher scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Streicher leaning against his opponent.

Streicher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yoritomo.
Streicher takes a swing at Yoritomo's ribcage but misses.

Streicher closes the distance and clinches.
Streicher lands an elbow inside that Yoritomo shrugs off.
Streicher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yoritomo's defenses.
Yoritomo is trying to break the clinch but Streicher has him pressed against the cage.

Streicher jumps into guard, dragging Yoritomo to the mat.
Yoritomo trying to control but Streicher is working from the bottom.
Streicher controlling the position.
Streicher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Streicher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yoritomo takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Streicher instigates a clinch.

Streicher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Streicher does no damage.
Yoritomo throws a head kick that half lands.
Yoritomo throws a lazy head kick

and Streicher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Streicher.
Yoritomo has had enough of the clinch but Streicher keeps him there for the moment.
Streicher controlling the action here for a moment.
Streicher stops a takedown attempt from Yoritomo.
Streicher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yoritomo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Streicher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Streicher pulls guard effortlessly.
Yoritomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Streicher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Streicher has control of Yoritomo's left arm, preventing Yoritomo from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoritomo is breathing heavily.
Yoritomo wants to control from the top but Streicher keeps moving.
Streicher has Yoritomo pulled in close to control his posture.
Yoritomo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Streicher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Streicher holds on and takes a little breather.

Yoritomo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Streicher dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Streicher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Streicher throws a head kick that half lands.
Yoritomo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Streicher can pounce on him.
Yoritomo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Streicher takes the fight into the clinch.
Streicher slowing the pace effectively.

Streicher gets control of Yoritomo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Streicher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Streicher seems keen to control Yoritomo's posture.

Streicher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yoritomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Streicher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Streicher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yoritomo is trying to escape the mount.

Streicher is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Yoritomo throws a sloppy head kick
and Streicher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Streicher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Streicher moves into the clinch successfully.
Streicher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Streicher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Streicher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Streicher landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Streicher drags the fight down to the ground.
Yoritomo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Streicher keeping full guard, as Yoritomo tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Streicher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Streicher dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Yoritomo throws a sloppy head kick

and Streicher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Streicher pulls guard.
Streicher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yoritomo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Streicher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yoritomo has Streicher in his guard.
Streicher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoritomo's guard.

Streicher decides to return to a standing position.

Streicher pushes Yoritomo up against the cage in a clinch.
Streicher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Streicher tries a knee to the head but Yoritomo blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Streicher prevents the takedown attempt.

Streicher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Streicher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minamoto Yoritomo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoritomo throws a sloppy head kick

and Streicher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Streicher.
Streicher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Streicher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Streicher pulls Yoritomo into guard.
Streicher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoritomo can do to turn this around?
Streicher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yoritomo is controlling him.
Yoritomo trying to control but Streicher is working from the bottom.
Streicher pulls Yoritomo in close to prevent any damage.
Yoritomo looking to sit in guard and control but Streicher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gunter Streicher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoritomo is trying to control the position but Streicher postures up.
Streicher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Streicher tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoritomo is retaining full guard.
Streicher preventing the sweep.
Streicher looking to pass the guard.
Streicher wants to control from the top but Yoritomo keeps moving.
Minamoto Yoritomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yoritomo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Streicher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yoritomo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Streicher's back instead.
Yoritomo not allowing Streicher to control his hands.

Streicher manages to escape to his feet.
Yoritomo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yoritomo throws a head kick that misses
and Streicher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Streicher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoritomo's calf.
Streicher scores with a nice body kick.

Streicher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Streicher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoritomo.
The referee calls for Streicher to work.

Streicher has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yoritomo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Yoritomo is trying to break free.
Gunter Streicher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Streicher is riding his opponent, not letting Yoritomo buck him off.
Yoritomo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Streicher's guard. Nice work there by Yoritomo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Streicher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Streicher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunter Streicher!