PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TakTak Tinkelbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tinkelbery
vs
Stratton

185 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, TakTak Tinkelbery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stratton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stratton doesn't manage to clinch there - Tinkelbery circles away.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but Tinkelbery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Stratton.

Stratton feints and as Tinkelbery raises his hands in defense, Stratton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stratton trying to control but Tinkelbery is working from the bottom.

Tinkelbery pushes Stratton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but Tinkelbery shows good takedown defense.
Tinkelbery blocks a head kick by Stratton.
Tinkelbery fails to land with a series of punches.
Stratton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tinkelbery pinned against the cage. Tinkelbery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
TakTak Tinkelbery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stratton.
Tinkelbery leaves Stratton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stratton wants to clinch up but Tinkelbery keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Tinkelbery misses.
Tony Stratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Tinkelbery.
TakTak Tinkelbery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stratton shoots in but Tinkelbery avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tinkelbery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Stratton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tinkelbery's guard.
Stratton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tinkelbery lands with a heel strike from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery is looking to stand up but Stratton isn't so interested in that idea.
Tinkelbery 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.

Tinkelbery wriggles free and stands up.
Stratton moves in looking to clinch but Tinkelbery pushes him off.
Tinkelbery swats away the attempt to clinch by Stratton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinkelbery misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Stratton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stratton shoots in but Tinkelbery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stratton shoots for a takedown but Tinkelbery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stratton tries to clinch there but Tinkelbery circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tinkelbery as he avoids it easily.
TakTak Tinkelbery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stratton.

Stratton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkelbery throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stratton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tinkelbery is trying to stand back up but Stratton is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tinkelbery makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tinkelbery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stratton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tinkelbery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stratton somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stratton tries for a takedown but Tinkelbery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tinkelbery.
Stratton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton tries for a takedown but Tinkelbery circles away easily
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stratton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stratton misses with a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Stratton misses with a takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Stratton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stratton misses with a takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stratton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stratton darts in trying to clinch
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TakTak Tinkelbery dominated that second round.
That's time! Tinkelbery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stratton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery misses with a combination

and Stratton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tinkelbery's guard.
Stratton looking to pass the guard.

Tinkelbery uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stratton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stratton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stratton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkelbery falls off balance throwing a combination

and Stratton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stratton.
Stratton trying to control but Tinkelbery is working from the bottom.
Stratton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Tinkelbery scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tinkelbery tries to bum rush Stratton with a series of wild strikes but Stratton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stratton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Stratton.
TakTak Tinkelbery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stratton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stratton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Tinkelbery makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tinkelbery throws a combination that misses

and Stratton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tinkelbery's guard.
Stratton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Tinkelbery pushes Stratton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery misses with a double jab

and Stratton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tinkelbery's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinkelbery looking for a sweep. Not yet Tinkelbery, not yet.
Stratton sitting in guard here, content to control.

Tinkelbery has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stratton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stratton misses with a takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stratton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stratton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stratton!