PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Strålman (ranked 1895 p4p, 103 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 15940 p4p, 267 weight class). Strålman's entrance music is Three Kings. A fine choice. Buchanan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Buchanan's Train Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Strålman
vs
Buchanan

172 cm
28
140 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

169 cm
35
147 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Strålman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Strålman.
Strålman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman misses with a leg kick.
Buchanan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strålman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strålman to score with a decent uppercut.
Buchanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Buchanan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Buchanan's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman is looking to wear down Buchanan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strålman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buchanan staying out of range there.
Strålman works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Buchanan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Strålman misses with a looping left.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Nice body punch from Strålman.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buchanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Strålman misses
and Buchanan counters with a solid body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Buchanan tries to bum rush Strålman with a series of wild strikes but Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buchanan throws out the jab.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Buchanan misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan checks a low kick from Strålman.

Buchanan forces Strålman back against the ropes and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strålman misses with a low kick as Buchanan jumps back.

Buchanan instigates a clinch.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
A short uppercut from Strålman.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strålman scores with a shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Buchanan lands a left hand.

Strålman manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strålman tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Strålman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Buchanan is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Buchanan misses.
Strålman motions for Buchanan to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan is looking for the big counter here.
Strålman throws a low kick but Buchanan avoids it.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strålman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchanan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strålman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.

Buchanan has closed the distance and engaged Strålman in a clinch.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strålman lands with a light punch inside.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Strålman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.

Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buchanan's calf.
Buchanan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Strålman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Buchanan moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
Jab, jab by Strålman - just one landing.
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strålman throws a low kick but Buchanan moves out of range easily.
Buchanan throws a right hand that misses
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buchanan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buchanan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strålman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman cracks a nice hook into Buchanan's ribs.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Buchanan checks it.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Buchanan checks it.
Buchanan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Strålman misses.
Buchanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Strålman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strålman tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman throws a head kick but Buchanan moves out of range.
Strålman lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Buchanan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Strålman gets through Buchanan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strålman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
Buchanan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buchanan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strålman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Strålman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buchanan motions for Strålman to come forward. Buchanan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buchanan under the eye.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
Strålman thumps Buchanan with a low kick.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buchanan checks a low kick from Strålman.
Buchanan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buchanan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strålman keeps the fight on the outside.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Strålman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buchanan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman jabs at Buchanan's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Strålman finds it's way through Buchanan's defenses.
Buchanan misses with a kick to the body
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strålman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Buchanan - the referee stops the clock and Strålman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Buchanan. Strålman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strålman lands with a hook. Buchanan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strålman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buchanan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buchanan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Buchanan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman is looking to land body kicks.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strålman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!

Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Anton Strålman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.