PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stresemann has chosen Takashi Sorimachi - Poison as his entrance music. Lou Ferrigno is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ferrigno
vs
Stresemann

200 cm
36
265 lbs
21 - 15 - 1

183 cm
27
224 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onizuka Stresemann!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno looks to land a combination but Stresemann avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stresemann. Ferrigno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferrigno falls off balance throwing a combination

and Stresemann counters by moving into the clinch.

Stresemann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrigno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stresemann circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been hearing reports that Ferrigno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stresemann dives in and grabs Ferrigno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferrigno pushes down on Stresemann's head and hops out.
A combination from Ferrigno does no damage.
Stresemann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferrigno.
Ferrigno throws the left hand but Stresemann avoids the punch easily.
Ferrigno misses with a wild combination.
Stresemann scores with a jab to the body.
Ferrigno takes one to the chin there.
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!
Stresemann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferrigno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stresemann counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stresemann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Stresemann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stresemann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferrigno throws a nice looking combination but Stresemann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ferrigno does no damage.
Stresemann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ferrigno eats them both and turns towards Stresemann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stresemann misses the shot to the body.
Ferrigno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stresemann scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Ferrigno.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stresemann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferrigno looks to throw the jab but Stresemann is out of range.
Stresemann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferrigno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stresemann throws a right and a left that Ferrigno avoids nicely.
Ferrigno with a nice cross.
Ferrigno slips a straight right by Stresemann.
Stresemann lands with a shot to the body.
Ferrigno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stresemann.
Stresemann throws a right hand that Ferrigno ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrigno also avoids with ease.
Ferrigno fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferrigno stuffs the takedown.
Stresemann throws out a loose jab but Ferrigno uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann misses with a hook. Ferrigno ducked under it nicely.
Ferrigno avoids the body shot from Stresemann.
Ferrigno swinging wildly here.
Ferrigno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Ferrigno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stresemann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferrigno lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Onizuka Stresemann has been cut.
Stresemann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferrigno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferrigno misses with a double jab.
Stresemann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferrigno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stresemann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrigno ducks under a wild hook from Stresemann.
Stresemann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lou Ferrigno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onizuka Stresemann.
Stresemann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferrigno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann connects with the punch.
Ferrigno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Ferrigno misses.

Stresemann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ferrigno is trying to maintain the position but Stresemann is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferrigno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferrigno tries to roll over but Stresemann keeps him under control.
Ferrigno wants to control but Stresemann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferrigno regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ferrigno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stresemann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ferrigno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stresemann trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrigno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrigno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferrigno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ferrigno has his foot on Stresemann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stresemann works his way back into a safe position though.
Stresemann pushing down on Ferrigno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferrigno is looking for a sweep. Stresemann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stresemann trying to mount his opponent but Ferrigno defends it.
Ferrigno wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stresemann seems to be working for a kimura but Ferrigno defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stresemann is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferrigno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onizuka Stresemann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onizuka Stresemann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stresemann dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferrigno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Stresemann turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stresemann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ferrigno is looking to regain half guard here but Stresemann keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferrigno is working hard here to advance position.
Ferrigno gets back to half guard.
Stresemann tries to pass to full mount but Ferrigno defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stresemann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferrigno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to get back to full guard.
Ferrigno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferrigno.

Ferrigno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stresemann is aware though and is defending well.
Ferrigno wants to sweep but no luck.

Ferrigno looking for a guillotine here but Stresemann defends easily.
Stresemann pushes down on Ferrigno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stresemann in particular looking to stall.
Ferrigno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann is trying to control. Ferrigno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stresemann drops an elbow to the side of Ferrigno's head.

Stresemann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferrigno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stresemann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferrigno keeps working.
Ferrigno is looking to improve his position.
Ferrigno moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrigno keeping moving, preventing Stresemann from controlling successfully.

Ferrigno working for a triangle but Stresemann defends it easily.
Ferrigno keeping moving, preventing Stresemann from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stresemann trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
Stresemann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Stresemann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferrigno, who protects the arm well.
Stresemann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ferrigno!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stresemann has control of Ferrigno's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ferrigno regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ferrigno is looking to get to half guard.
Stresemann raining down shots from the mount!
Ferrigno is squirming around, avoiding Stresemann's attempts to control the action.

Stresemann is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ferrigno can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ferrigno is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stresemann landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onizuka Stresemann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Onizuka Stresemann's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ferrigno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stresemann misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Stresemann.
Stresemann digs a good body shot into Ferrigno's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stresemann. Ferrigno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Ferrigno.
Stresemann lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Ferrigno. Those never looked like landing.
Stresemann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ferrigno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Onizuka Stresemann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferrigno thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferrigno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stresemann jabs at Ferrigno's body.
Ferrigno throws a nice looking combination but Stresemann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stresemann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stresemann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferrigno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stresemann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrigno. Ferrigno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Ferrigno misses.
Ferrigno throws a series of punches but Stresemann moves out of range.
Ferrigno looks to land a combination but Stresemann avoids it well.
Stresemann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ferrignos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferrigno misses with a combination
and Stresemann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stresemann drops his shoulder and cracks Ferrigno with a huge uppercut! Ferrigno goes down! Can Stresemann finish him?

Ferrigno is rocked!
Stresemann pushing down on Ferrigno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Ferrigno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stresemann controlling the action here.
Stresemann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferrigno keeps working.
Onizuka Stresemann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferrigno seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to get back to full guard.
Stresemann is thwarting Ferrigno's attempts to control the position.
Stresemann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferrigno is looking to get back to full guard here but Stresemann has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stresemann moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferrigno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stresemann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stresemann is looking to take a break and control but Ferrigno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferrigno sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Onizuka Stresemann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stresemann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferrigno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stresemann throws a jab when Ferrigno was well out of range.
Ferrigno throws a series of punches but Stresemann moves out of range.
Ferrigno throws a nice looking combination but Stresemann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferrigno throws a series of punches but Stresemann avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Ferrigno.
Stresemann slips a jab and a cross from Ferrigno.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann ducks under a wild hook from Ferrigno.
Stresemann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferrigno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferrigno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stresemann to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Stresemann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stresemann dodges the punch combination from Ferrigno.
Stresemann with a jab.
Lou Ferrigno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stresemann missing with a left hand there. Ferrigno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lou Ferrigno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stresemann lands with a hook. Ferrigno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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Stresemann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A cross from Stresemann lands.
Stresemann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferrigno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferrigno throws a right hand that Stresemann ducks under and follows up with a left that Stresemann also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onizuka Stresemann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stresemann 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onizuka Stresemann!
Post fight, an emotional Onizuka Stresemann said 'Yeah, I'm the best ever, what can I say.'.