PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav stiengratz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
stiengratz

183 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon James!
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, Gustav stiengratz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for stiengratz on that attempt.
James connects with a right hand. stiengratz shakes it off.
stiengratz shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James connects with a jab.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
stiengratz tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
stiengratz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but stiengratz persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav stiengratz.
stiengratz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James thuds a left hand into stiengratz's body.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but stiengratz was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James throws a hook but stiengratz avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
stiengratz shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
stiengratz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but stiengratz moves away.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Jab from James.
James connects with a single shot there.
Jon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a hook but stiengratz avoids it easily.

stiengratz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
stiengratz stops James from standing up.

James has his feet on stiengratz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
stiengratz ducks under a wild hook from James.
stiengratz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
stiengratz moves away from the strike by James.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. stiengratz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from stiengratz is defended easily by James.
stiengratz looks gassed!
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James digs a good hook to stiengratz's body.
A left lands for James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice shot that snaps stiengratz's head back.
stiengratz slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
stiengratz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James misses the shot to the body.
James throws a lazy right hand but stiengratz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

James drops stiengratz with a beautiful combination! stiengratz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!

stiengratz is rocked!

It looks like Gustav stiengratz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James looks to throw the jab but stiengratz is out of range.
stiengratz moves out of range as James strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
stiengratz throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Jon James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from stiengratz.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
stiengratz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but stiengratz persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
stiengratz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with stiengratz's head.
stiengratz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
stiengratz slips under a jab from James.
James cracks stiengratz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav stiengratz's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles stiengratz. stiengratz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but stiengratz was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
stiengratz shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but stiengratz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but stiengratz was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Jon James is winning the standup battle so far.
stiengratz avoids the body shot from James.
stiengratz avoids the body shot from James.
stiengratz is breathing heavily.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James scores with a shot to the body.
stiengratz slips under a jab.
stiengratz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James lands with a straight right. stiengratz didn't see that one coming.
stiengratz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that stiengratz can do to turn this around?
stiengratz fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent stiengratz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws a series of punches but stiengratz avoids them all with ease.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James misses with a wild body shot.
stiengratz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James cracks stiengratz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
stiengratz moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
stiengratz avoids the body shot from James.
Gustav stiengratz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
stiengratz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from stiengratz there as he acknowledges the shot.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.

stiengratz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James is trying to control stiengratz's posture but stiengratz avoids it.
James is trying to improve his position.
James wants to control but stiengratz postures up.

stiengratz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James is looking for a sweep.

stiengratz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
stiengratz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
stiengratz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
stiengratz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James lands with a hook. stiengratz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
stiengratz moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
stiengratz misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustav stiengratz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

James throws an overhand right that lands on stiengratz's shoulder, as stiengratz tries to avoid the shot.
James misses with an uppercut. stiengratz saw that one coming.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James scores with a nice head shot.
stiengratz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James misses with a hook.
James misses with an uppercut. stiengratz saw that one coming.
stiengratz ducks under a wild hook from James.
James stuns stiengratz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
stiengratz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
stiengratz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James thows a body shot but no joy.

stiengratz gets a takedown into half guard.
James trying to control but stiengratz postures up.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James working a defensive guard here.
stiengratz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but stiengratz is one step ahead there.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for stiengratz on the ground.
stiengratz looking to pass the guard.

stiengratz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and stiengratz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James dips to his left and cracks stiengratz with an uppercut!
James looks to score with a jab to the body but stiengratz is just out of range.
James digs a good body shot into stiengratz's ribs.
stiengratz avoids the body shot from James.
James misses the shot to the body.
James misses with a hook.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
stiengratz shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
stiengratz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
stiengratz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James lands a jab to the head.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. stiengratz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - James scores with a four punch combination!
stiengratz slips a straight right by James.
stiengratz shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
stiengratz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
stiengratz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
stiengratz ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Gustav stiengratz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James scores with a hook to the body. stiengratz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but stiengratz moves away.
Jon James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
stiengratz takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon James!