PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorehan Krakenbreaker (ranked 648 p4p, 74 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 1044 p4p, 123 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krakenbreaker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wolves Against The World. Strålman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three Kings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Anton Strålman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krakenbreaker
vs
Strålman

188 cm
30
155 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

172 cm
31
148 lbs
22 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorehan Krakenbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krakenbreaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strålman on the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Krakenbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Krakenbreaker misses its intended target.
Krakenbreaker misses the jab.
Strålman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Krakenbreaker's head coaches at Da Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakenbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Krakenbreaker throws a right and a left that Strålman avoids nicely.
Strålman tries to clinch but Krakenbreaker is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krakenbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman tries to move into range but Krakenbreaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krakenbreaker missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krakenbreaker misses with a double jab.
Strålman scores with a body shot.
A big left from Krakenbreaker misses.
Strålman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Strålman pushes Krakenbreaker up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krakenbreaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Strålman.
Krakenbreaker throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Strålman throws a chopping leg kick but Krakenbreaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krakenbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krakenbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman flicks out a counter leg kick but Krakenbreaker steps away.

Strålman moves into the clinch successfully.

Krakenbreaker breaks from the clinch.
Krakenbreaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krakenbreaker misses with a straight right.
Krakenbreaker slips a straight right by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Krakenbreaker circles away.
Strålman walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman.

Strålman moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Krakenbreaker.

Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch.
Krakenbreaker throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakenbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Krakenbreaker keeps it at a distance.
Strålman defending well as Krakenbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Krakenbreaker misses with a straight right.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Krakenbreaker misses with a left hand
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakenbreaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Strålman. That snapped Krakenbreaker's head back.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakenbreaker.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krakenbreaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krakenbreaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strålman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krakenbreaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krakenbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.
Strålman tries to clinch but Krakenbreaker moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strålman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krakenbreaker digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker prevents Strålman from breaking the clinch.
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch to the body.
Krakenbreaker lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakenbreaker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krakenbreaker misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Krakenbreaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker misses with an uppercut
and Strålman counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Krakenbreaker misses.
Krakenbreaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krakenbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
As Krakenbreaker backs off Strålman throws a huge counter combo but Krakenbreaker manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Strålman rushes Krakenbreaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Strålman breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Krakenbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Krakenbreaker as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Strålman has Krakenbreaker up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorehan Krakenbreaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fighters circling - Krakenbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Krakenbreaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krakenbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman tries to land a front kick but Krakenbreaker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman throws a lazy right hand but Krakenbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Krakenbreaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krakenbreaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Strålman slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Strålman misses its intended target.
As Strålman looks to move away, Krakenbreaker throws a big counter combo but Strålman just gets out of the way.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krakenbreaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krakenbreaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krakenbreaker throws a nice looking combination but Strålman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Strålman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krakenbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krakenbreaker throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Strålman working aggressively here.

Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Krakenbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Krakenbreaker looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Krakenbreaker dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krakenbreaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman slips under a jab from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman unleashes a big counter combination but Krakenbreaker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Krakenbreaker misses.
Krakenbreaker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krakenbreaker throws a right hand that misses
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakenbreaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body shot.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Krakenbreaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krakenbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krakenbreaker throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krakenbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Krakenbreaker throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman throws out a counter right but Krakenbreaker avoids it with no problem.
Krakenbreaker misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Strålman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman takes a swing at Krakenbreaker's ribcage but misses.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakenbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
It looked like Krakenbreaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krakenbreaker looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Krakenbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strålman.
Krakenbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Krakenbreaker blocks the low kick.
Krakenbreaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Krakenbreaker does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakenbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krakenbreaker is able to avoid easily.
Krakenbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Strålman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Krakenbreaker 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 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krakenbreaker lands a jab to the nose.

Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Krakenbreaker in a clinch.

Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krakenbreaker throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakenbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Krakenbreaker circles away.
Krakenbreaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strålman on the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krakenbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakenbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krakenbreaker throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Krakenbreaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Krakenbreaker circles away.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker scores with a jab to the head.

Strålman clinches up with Krakenbreaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Krakenbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.

Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch.
Krakenbreaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman tries to clinch but Krakenbreaker is having none of it.
Krakenbreaker swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorehan Krakenbreaker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Krakenbreaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice hook to Strålman's body. Strålman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krakenbreaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Strålman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Krakenbreaker circles away.
Krakenbreaker throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakenbreaker moves away.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
Krakenbreaker lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Krakenbreaker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Krakenbreaker throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Krakenbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakenbreaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krakenbreaker eats them both and turns towards Strålman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Krakenbreaker misses the target.
As Krakenbreaker backs off Strålman throws a huge counter combo but Krakenbreaker manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strålman slips under a jab from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Krakenbreaker throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a three punch combo that has Krakenbreaker backing up. Krakenbreaker nods at Strålman to acknowledge the strikes.
Krakenbreaker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Krakenbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Strålman moves into the clinch successfully.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body punch.

Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Strålman clinches up with Krakenbreaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Strålman avoids the elbow strike from Krakenbreaker, against the cage.
Krakenbreaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.

Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman cracks Krakenbreaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strålman lands a two punch combo.

Krakenbreaker is rocked!
Strålman wants to clinch
and Krakenbreaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Krakenbreaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Strålman rushes Krakenbreaker and presses him up against the cage.
Anton Strålman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strålman lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Strålman clinches with his opponent.
Krakenbreaker tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Krakenbreaker lands a body shot.
Krakenbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman stalls.
Krakenbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
Krakenbreaker gets underhooks to prevent Strålman's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Strålman.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krakenbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left and a right from Krakenbreaker both land. Nice combination.
Krakenbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.

Strålman darts in and clinches Krakenbreaker up against the cage.

Krakenbreaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krakenbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
Strålman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strålman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Krakenbreaker in a clinch.
Strålman lands a big right hand that drops Krakenbreaker! The killer instinct kicks in and Strålman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Strålman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.