PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corporate Slave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker's entrance music is Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stroker
vs
Slave

188 cm
37
215 lbs
29 - 12 - 1

195 cm
27
217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Corporate Slave!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slave lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
A jab from Stroker misses.

Slave drives through and clinches with Stroker against the cage.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroker blocking some punches.
Slave looking to stall.
Stroker presses Slave against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slave looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Slave.
A short uppercut from Slave.
Slave tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stroker avoiding damage as Slave throws knees to the body.
Stroker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slave is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker scores a nice knee to the body.
Slave is trying to stall.
Slave pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stroker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stroker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stroker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stroker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stroker tries to pull guard but Slave won't allow it.
Slave tries to land knees in the clinch but Stroker avoids the damage to the body.
Slave blocking some punches.
Stroker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slave can't find room to land a body shot as Stroker controls the action.
Slave misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slave lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Slave being controlled against the cage.
Slave lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slave blocks an elbow strike from Stroker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slave.
Slave avoids the elbow strike from Stroker, against the cage.
Stroker lands a body shot.
Slave lands a shot to the body.
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 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Stroker.
Slave throws a hook to the side of Stroker's head but Stroker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stroker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stroker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Slave misses.
Slave moves away from the strike by Stroker.
A slow jab from Slave misses its intended target.
Stroker scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Corporate Slave has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Slave blocks the low kick.
Slave misses with a wild body shot.
Stroker misses with a leg kick.
Stroker connects with a leg kick. Slave looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stroker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Slave.
Stroker missing with a left hand there. Slave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stroker misses with a head kick.
Stroker staying out of range there.
Slave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Slave.
Slave darts in trying to clinch
and Stroker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slave misses with a hook.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slave swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stroker counters with a thumping low kick.
Slave tries to move into range but Stroker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker throws a head kick that Slave semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroker misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slave lands a nice shot that snaps Stroker's head back.
Stroker throws a head kick but Slave moves out of range.
Slave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slave displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stroker up against the cage.
Slave lands a left hand.
Slave working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stroker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slave to keep the fight standing.
Slave stalling in the clinch but Stroker improves position.
Stroker misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Stroker to work.
Slave misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Stroker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stroker thuds his shin into the meat of Slave's side.
Slave works Stroker's body with a nice hook.
Bob Stroker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker digs a good hook to Slave's body.
Slave takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Stroker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Slave misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stroker.
Stroker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slave.

Slave fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stroker, pushing him back against the cage.
Slave tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slave is breathing heavily.
Stroker digs a right hand into Slave's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slave's gas tank.
Slave works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bob Stroker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stroker is trying to maintain a safe position but Slave gets an underhook and turns Stroker into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave trying to stall but Stroker improves his position.

Stroker drags the fight down to the ground.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stroker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Stroker has his foot on Slave's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slave works his way back into a safe position though.
Stroker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slave is one step ahead there.
Slave is stalling in the full guard.
Slave must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Stroker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slave defends well.
Stroker wants to sweep here but Slave controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stroker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stroker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Slave has picked Stroker up and slammed him! Stroker can't keep hold of the triangle and Slave manages to pass to side control!
Slave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stroker keeps working.
Slave is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stroker trying to control but Slave flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker turns into Slave and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker passes Slave's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stroker wants to free his trapped foot but Slave is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Stroker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slave doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stroker.

Stroker is looking for a kimura but Slave is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stroker to get the leverage.

Stroker wants to work for an arm triangle but Slave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stroker works his way into full mount!
Stroker fails to move to back control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slave sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Slave tries to get to full guard but Stroker has control of the leg.

Stroker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slave is just riding it out for now. Stroker eventually gives up the hold.
Slave slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Stroker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stroker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slave blocks a low kick nicely.
Stroker misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slave looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Stroker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slave connects with a body shot.
Stroker walks into a left hand.
Slave is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stroker rather than just go for the knockout.
Slave tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stroker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stroker walks into a straight right hand from Slave.
Slave with a hook.
Slave swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stroker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slave comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slave tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroker swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slave tries to clinch up.
Stroker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slave.
Stroker throws a solid leg kick but Slave takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stroker.
Slave pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slave swings for the body but Stroker moves out of range.

Slave has Stroker up against the cage in a clinch.
Slave lands with a left to the head.
Stroker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker controlling the action here for a moment.
Slave misses with an elbow over the top.
Slave tries a body shot but Stroker blocks it.
Stroker lands a nice elbow.
Stroker tries a knee to the head but Slave blocks it.
Stroker lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slave tries to stall but Stroker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stroker blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slave goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slave lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stroker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slave backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slave as Stroker tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slave swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slave lands with a right to the head.
Slave misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stroker.

Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Stroker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stroker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slave.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slave misses with an uppercut.
Slave checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Slave takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slave's sensitive parts.
Slave throws a hook but Stroker blocks it.
Stroker avoids the body shot from Slave.
Stroker lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stroker. That's going to slow Slave down.
Slave's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.
Slave thows a body shot but no joy.
Stroker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slave checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slave looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Stroker lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Stroker.
A telegraphed right hand from Stroker misses the target.
A big left from Slave misses.
Slave tries to clinch up.
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 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stroker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slave slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corporate Slave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Slave. Stroker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slave tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stroker.
Slave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Stroker.
Slave throws a shot from downtown. Stroker moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corporate Slave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stroker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker!
Bob Stroker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.