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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Stroetzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrin Engstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroetzel comes to the cage accompanied by Killswitch Engage - This is Absolution. 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.
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231 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Stroetzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darrin Engstrom!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroetzel avoids the head kick by Engstrom.
Engstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroetzel circles away.
Engstrom avoids the head kick by Stroetzel.
Engstrom tries to clinch up but Stroetzel circles away and keeps his distance.
Engstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Engstrom fails with the takedown.
Engstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Stroetzel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrin Engstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engstrom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroetzel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Engstrom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stroetzel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stroetzel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Engstrom 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.
Engstrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Engstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroetzel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroetzel striking off his back but it's not causing Engstrom any problems.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick by Stroetzel misses
and Engstrom counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engstrom trying to control the position but Stroetzel is working away.
Stroetzel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Engstrom decides to stand back up.
Darrin Engstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engstrom dives in and grabs Stroetzel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stroetzel pushes down on Engstrom's head and hops out.
Engstrom looks gassed!
Engstrom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Engstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stroetzel avoids it really well and circles away.
Stroetzel throws a sloppy head kick and Engstrom moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Stroetzel misses
and Engstrom counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stroetzel!
Engstrom wants to control the pace but Stroetzel is squirming around nicely.
Engstrom prevents Stroetzel from getting the reversal.
Stroetzel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Engstrom tries to control but Stroetzel wriggling away.
Engstrom misses with a head shot.
Stroetzel throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Engstrom has the hooks in. Stroetzel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engstrom throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Stroetzel wants to escape the position.
Engstrom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stroetzel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engstrom trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrin Engstrom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Engstrom shoots in but Stroetzel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Engstrom blocks a head kick by Stroetzel.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Engstrom is defended easily by Stroetzel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Stroetzel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Stroetzel misses
and Engstrom counters with a takedown into side control.
Engstrom takes a little break here. Stroetzel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Engstrom decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stroetzel to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Engstrom.
Engstrom just content to control the position.
Engstrom stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engstrom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stroetzel's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroetzel missing with punches from the bottom.
Stroetzel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stroetzel throws a strike from the bottom but Engstrom passes into side control!
Stroetzel throws a few strikes from the bottom but Engstrom takes advantage and mounts!
Stroetzel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engstrom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Engstrom is landing with some decent strikes but Stroetzel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Engstrom throwing strikes here but Stroetzel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Engstrom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Engstrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stroetzel is looking to escape.
Stroetzel throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Engstrom manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stroetzel to take his back!
Engstrom controlling the position well here. Stroetzel rolled but Engstrom kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stroetzel is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stroetzel covers up after that shot from Engstrom.
You can see the frustration on Stroetzel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stroetzel prevents Engstrom from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engstrom looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Stroetzel taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darrin Engstrom!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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