PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Robinson (ranked 24857 p4p, 3971 weight class) and Mathias Strahm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Robinson
vs
Strahm

195 cm
25
230
0 - 2 - 0

193 cm
26
240
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias Strahm!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Strahm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strahm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Strahm with a jab.
Strahm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strahm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Mathias Strahm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson dives in and grabs Strahm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strahm pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Strahm catches Robinson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strahm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strahm cracks Robinson with a good jab.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Strahm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Strahm. Beautiful body shot.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strahm scores with a jab to the head.

Robinson is rocked!
Strahm is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Robinson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Robinson is out cold! Strahm holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mathias Strahm!