PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boryenka Stepanov (ranked 719 p4p, 1811 weight class) and Patamon Pallaton (ranked 98 p4p, 246 weight class). Stepanov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Paradise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stepanov
vs
Pallaton

188 cm
28
181
15 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
175
4 - 1 - 0

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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 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boryenka Stepanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patamon Pallaton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pallaton shoots in for a double leg but Stepanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pallaton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Stepanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pallaton quickly recovers to half guard.
Stepanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stepanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pallaton tries to get to full guard but Stepanov has control of the leg.
Stepanov lands strikes from half guard.
Stepanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Pallaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanov pulls his head out easily.
Stepanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pallaton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov tries to pass to full mount but Pallaton defends it.
Pallaton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Pallaton looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallaton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stepanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stepanov's back!
Stepanov turns into Pallaton and is now in his guard.
Stepanov is pushing down on Pallaton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallaton is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pallaton trying to hold on to Stepanov's head to control him but Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pallaton moves into full guard.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Pallaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pallaton has momentary wrist control but Stepanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Pallaton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepanov is one step ahead there.
Stepanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pallaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepanov defends well.
Stepanov works over Pallaton with some ground and pound from guard.
Stepanov is in close to Pallaton's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Pallaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Pallaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepanov defends well.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Stepanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pallaton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pallaton looking for a sweep. Not yet Pallaton, not yet.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Pallaton is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pallaton looking for a sweep. Not yet Pallaton, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov forces his way into half guard.
Pallaton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stepanov passes to side control.
Pallaton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stepanov off and has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pallaton. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Stepanov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pallaton working Stepanov over with strikes here.
Pallaton prevents Stepanov from getting the reversal.
Pallaton lands with some strikes.
Stepanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stepanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stepanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stepanov.
Pallaton cracks Stepanov with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pallaton lands a couple of elbows.
Pallaton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stepanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Stepanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pallaton manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Stepanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Pallaton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stepanov is aware though and is defending well.
Stepanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Pallaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepanov defends well.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Stepanov forces his way into half guard.
Pallaton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stepanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stepanov's back!
Pallaton landing with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanov turns into Pallaton and is now in his guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Pallaton is keeping the position.
Pallaton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pallaton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boryenka Stepanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stepanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pallaton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Pallaton forces Stepanov back against the cage and clinches.

Pallaton jumps into guard, dragging Stepanov to the mat.
Stepanov advances to half guard.
Pallaton tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.

Pallaton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stepanov wants to free his trapped foot but Pallaton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stepanov is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallaton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stepanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stepanov's back!
Stepanov wants to escape the position.

Pallaton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stepanov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pallaton is trying to stick to Stepanov's back but Stepanov is turning into Pallaton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pallaton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stepanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pallaton is looking for a triangle but Stepanov pushes his legs off easily.
Stepanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov cracks Pallaton with a solid left hand.
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Stepanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pallaton trying to keep a closed guard but Stepanov is proving a slippery customer.
Pallaton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Pallaton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pallaton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stepanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pallaton's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pallaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanov pulls his head out easily.
Pallaton has hold of Stepanov's hands but Stepanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pallaton trying to control here.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but Pallaton defending well.

Pallaton actively working from the bottom here.
Stepanov is pressing down on Pallaton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pallaton is holding on for now.
Stepanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pallaton wants to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
Pallaton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov avoids the attempt from Pallaton to control.
Boryenka Stepanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallaton regains half guard.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stepanov lands with a punch from half guard.

Pallaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanov pulls his head out easily.
Pallaton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pallaton.

Pallaton has his foot on Stepanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stepanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pallaton is breathing heavily.
Stepanov postures up and lands a big shot to Pallaton's brow.
Stepanov preventing the sweep.
Pallaton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepanov's guard.

Stepanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stepanov is on top in guard.

Stepanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pallaton's head.
Stepanov lands a couple of digs.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallaton wants to control but Stepanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Pallaton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stepanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stepanov prevents Pallaton from improving his position.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but Pallaton is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Stepanov.
Stepanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pallaton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pallaton is trying to get back to full guard.
Stepanov uses his free foot to push down on Pallaton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pallaton.
Pallaton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boryenka Stepanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pallaton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stepanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pallaton's guard.
Nice strikes from Stepanov there.
Stepanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pallaton can do to turn this around?

Pallaton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pallaton looking for submissions off his back.
Stepanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pallaton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stepanov tries to pass to full mount but Pallaton defends it.
Stepanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallaton wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but Pallaton defending well.
Pallaton is trying to get back to full guard.
Pallaton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pallaton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pallaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pallaton looking to control.
Stepanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pallaton is retaining full guard.
Stepanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Pallaton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pallaton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stepanov advances position into side control!
Stepanov scoring with punches from side control.
Pallaton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Patamon Pallaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov advances to mount.
Stepanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stepanov lands with some strikes.
Pallaton is bucking up trying to escape but Stepanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pallaton tries to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
Stepanov unloading with bombs!
Pallaton is trying to escape the mount.
Pallaton 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.
Pallaton wants to improve his position but Stepanov is controlling well.
Pallaton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stepanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pallaton's head.

Pallaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stepanov passes Pallaton's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Pallaton actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pallaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanov pulls his head out easily.
Pallaton tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Stepanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stepanov passes to side control.
Pallaton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stepanov prevents Pallaton from improving his position.
Stepanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallaton manages to get to full guard.

Stepanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stepanov has managed to get both his arms back between Pallaton's legs - danger averted.
Stepanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pallaton's head.
Stepanov preventing the sweep.
Stepanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stepanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallaton can't keep his opponent in guard - Stepanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stepanov works his way into full mount!
Pallaton is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanov blocks Pallaton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boryenka Stepanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stepanov, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryenka Stepanov!
A very excited looking Boryenka Stepanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.