PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Greed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is James Brown - Living In America . Stroker has chosen TBR - Bigger Than Kiss as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Greed
vs
Stroker

196 cm
24
220 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

210 cm
25
259 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apollo Greed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Greed.
Stroker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Apollo Greed has been cut.
Greed scoring well with a low kick there.
Stroker looks to land a right hand but Greed moved out of range.
Stroker tries to land a leg kick but Greed saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greed lands with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stroker - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greed.
Stroker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Greed tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Greed misses the target.
Stroker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stroker misses with a body shot.
Greed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroker moves away.
Greed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Greed.
Stroker moves out of range as Greed strikes.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greed.
Greed feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Greed tries to land a front kick but Stroker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroker avoids the head kick by Greed.
Greed loads up on a big right hand but Stroker slips the punch.
Stroker lunges at Greed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greed's hand.
Greed tries to score with a low kick but Stroker moves his leg out of the way.
Greed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stroker avoids the body shot from Greed.
Stroker lands a head shot.
Stroker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greed manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Greed.
Stroker scores with a decent looking hook.
Greed avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Greed does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Stroker blocks a head kick by Greed.
Greed tests Stroker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stroker scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greed lands a jab-cross combination.
Stroker throws a sloppy head kick and Greed moves out of range easily.
Stroker throws a hook but Greed blocks it.
Greed lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Greed.
Stroker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greed.
Greed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stroker keeps Greed at a distance using the push kick.
Stroker scores with a nice strike.
Stroker jabs at Greed's body.
Greed is breathing heavily.
Greed looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Greed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stroker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greed's calf.
Stroker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stroker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greed moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Stroker misses.
Stroker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stroker tries to land a front kick but Greed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Greed. That one must have hurt.
Greed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Stroker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stroker wants to take a breather but Greed is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stroker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greed keeps working.
Stroker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.

Stroker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stroker.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stroker is keen to just control but Greed is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker prevents Greed from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Stroker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Greed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stroker tries to land a front kick but Greed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroker throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroker.
Harry Stroker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stroker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greed.
A head kick misses from Greed.
A big left from Greed misses.
Greed throws a wild body kick that Stroker sees coming a mile off.
Stroker throws a sloppy head kick and Greed moves out of range easily.
Greed is looking to land body kicks.
Stroker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stroker scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greed cracks Stroker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stroker.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
Greed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stroker. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greed misses with a wild body shot.
Stroker checks the leg kick.
Greed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stroker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroker.
Nice body kick from Stroker.
Stroker throws a push kick but Greed slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stroker checks a leg kick.
Greed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greed throws a chopping leg kick but Stroker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker throws a head kick but Greed moves out of range.
Stroker blocks a leg kick.
Stroker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greed moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stroker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greed's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroker misses with a straight left.
Greed tries to land a front kick but Stroker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroker wants to slow Greed down by chopping away at his legs.
Greed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stroker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stroker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stroker throws an overhand right that lands on Greed's shoulder, as Greed tries to avoid the shot.
Stroker takes a swing at Greed's ribcage but misses.
Greed lands with a good body shot.
Greed scores with a jab to the body.
Greed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greed moves out of range of the leg kick from Stroker.
Greed throws a leg kick but Stroker moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker throws a sloppy head kick and Greed moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Greed checks a leg kick.
Stroker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stroker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stroker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stroker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.
Greed throws a looping overhand right but Stroker ducks down to avoid it.
Greed misses the shot to the body.
Greed throws out a loose jab but Stroker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Greed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stroker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stroker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stroker blocks the body kick.
Stroker connects with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Greed - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greed moves out of range of the body kick from Stroker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greed swings for the body but Stroker moves out of range.
Greed moves out of range of the strikes.
Stroker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Greed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Stroker misses.
Stroker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Greed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.
Greed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stroker thumps Greed with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Greed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Greed finds it's way through Stroker's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroker.
Greed moves out of range of the strikes.
Greed misses with a kick to the body
and Stroker counters with a nice body kick.
Greed blocks a head kick by Stroker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Stroker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Apollo Greed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stroker throws a series of punches but Greed moves out of range.
Stroker moves forwards but Greed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greed misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Greed!
Greed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Greed.
Stroker lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Stroker.
Greed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Greed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Greed tenderised Stroker's leg. Stroker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greed misses with a head kick.
Greed moves out of range of the body kick from Stroker.
Stroker misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greed lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker tries to score with a low kick but Greed moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stroker.
Stroker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greed.
Greed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stroker.
Greed throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker closes the distance and clinches up with Greed, looking for a takedown. Stroker pushes Greed against the cage but Greed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stroker throws a front kick that sends Greed stumbling back into the cage.
Stroker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Greed.
Stroker avoids the body shot from Greed.
Greed just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greed misses with a low kick.
Greed throws a head kick that misses.
Greed walks into a jab.
Apollo Greed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroker scores with a shot to the body.
Stroker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stroker throws a leg kick that misses.
Stroker digs a good body shot into Greed's ribs.
Stroker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
Greed connects with a looping right hand.
Stroker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greed misses with a wild body shot.
Stroker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stroker scores with a hook to the body. Greed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greed is looking to wear down Stroker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stroker misses with a body kick.
Greed blocks the body kick.
Stroker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greed.
Stroker pushes Greed away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stroker.
Greed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greed misses with a kick to the body.
Greed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greed thuds his right hand into Stroker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stroker.
Stroker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stroker.
Greed takes one to the chin there.
Stroker throws a head kick but Greed moves out of range.
Greed looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Greed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.
Stroker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroker lands a nice looking body shot.
Harry Stroker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greed thows a body shot but no joy.
Greed takes one to the chin there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stroker - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut there from Stroker.
Nice jab there from Stroker.
A solid body kick from Stroker.
Stroker lands a nice looking body shot.
Greed throws a head kick that misses.
Greed ducks right into an uppercut from Stroker.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker lands with an uppercut that bounces Greed off the cage and back into range.
Greed blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Greed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stroker throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Stroker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stroker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Stroker!
A victorious Harry Stroker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.