PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Misirlou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Stenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misirlou comes to the ring accompanied by Drake- Over. Stenhard has chosen Blur - Song 2 as his entrance music. Bosse Stenhard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Misirlou
vs
Stenhard

172 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

176 cm
23
154 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Misirlou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosse Stenhard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misirlou throws a hook but Stenhard avoids it easily.
Misirlou misses with a double jab.
Stenhard moves in looking to clinch but Misirlou pushes him off.
Stenhard slips a jab and a cross from Misirlou.
Misirlou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Misirlou looks to land a body kick but Stenhard moved away.
Misirlou shoots in for a double leg but Stenhard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stenhard checks the leg kick.
Misirlou checks a low kick from Stenhard.
Nice sprawl there from Stenhard as Misirlou shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stenhard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stenhard is pressing down on Misirlou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Misirlou is holding on for now.
Misirlou moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Misirlou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenhard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stenhard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misirlou is keeping the position for now.
Misirlou is looking to stand up but Stenhard isn't so interested in that idea.
Stenhard is pushing down on Misirlou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Misirlou is fighting to maintain full guard but Stenhard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Misirlou misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Misirlou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stenhard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stenhard's back!
Misirlou lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Misirlou.

Misirlou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Misirlou scores with strikes from the back.
Stenhard is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard wants to control his opponent's hands but Misirlou gets his hands free.
Misirlou lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misirlou is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Misirlou gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Misirlou gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Misirlou apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Misirlou tries a head kick but it misses.
Misirlou tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenhard misses with a low kick.
Misirlou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Misirlou.
Stenhard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Misirlou defends it nicely.
Misirlou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Misirlou defends it nicely.
Misirlou fails with the takedown
and Stenhard counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Misirlou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misirlou tries for a takedown but Stenhard circles away easily
and Stenhard counters with a left and a right that stings Misirlou.
Stenhard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misirlou.
Stenhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Misirlou misses with a body kick.
Misirlou thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Misirlou throws a combination that misses

and Stenhard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Stenhard breaks from the clinch.
Stenhard shoots in but no luck this time.

Stenhard shoots in and bounces Misirlou off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Misirlou is on top in guard.
Misirlou wants to control from the top but Stenhard keeps moving.

Stenhard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Misirlou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Misirlou trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bosse Stenhard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Misirlou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Stenhard. No joy for Misirlou on that attempt.
Misirlou throws a head kick that misses

and Stenhard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Misirlou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenhard pulls his head out easily.
Stenhard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Misirlou wants to get back to his feet.
Misirlou regains full guard. Nicely done.

Stenhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Misirlou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenhard has managed to get both his arms back between Misirlou's legs - danger averted.
Misirlou has a closed guard, preventing Stenhard from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenhard preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenhard stops Misirlou from standing up.

Misirlou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenhard defends well.

Stenhard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Misirlou misses with a takedown
and Stenhard counters with an inside leg kick.
Stenhard fails with the takedown.
Misirlou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Misirlou misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Misirlou misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misirlou has his takedown stuffed
and Stenhard counters with a good low kick that Misirlou was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Misirlou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenhard misses with a low kick as Misirlou jumps back.
Stenhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misirlou.
Misirlou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stenhard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Misirlou throws a series of strikes that have Stenhard backpedaling.
Mark Misirlou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misirlou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenhard.
Misirlou throws a combination that misses

and Stenhard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard wants to get back to his feet.
Stenhard misses with a head shot. Misirlou uses the momentum to regain guard.
Misirlou trying to strike off his back.

Misirlou is looking for a triangle but Stenhard pushes his legs off easily.

Misirlou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenhard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenhard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Misirlou throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Stenhard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Misirlou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Misirlou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Misirlou!
Stenhard is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A control attempt from Stenhard but he's now mounted!
Stenhard tries to reverse the position but Misirlou maintains control.
Stenhard taking shots to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stenhard taking shots to the head.
Misirlou scoring with strikes but Stenhard is staying in there.
Misirlou avoids the attempt from Stenhard to control.

Misirlou working for a submission but Stenhard is keeping him at bay.
Stenhard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosse Stenhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Misirlou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Misirlou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stenhard counters with a slapping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Misirlou.

Misirlou scores with a takedown into Stenhard's guard.

Misirlou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Misirlou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenhard is keeping the position for now.

Stenhard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Misirlou has picked Stenhard up and slammed him! Stenhard can't keep hold of the triangle and Misirlou manages to pass to side control!
Stenhard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenhard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Misirlou trying to control the position but Stenhard is working away.
Misirlou landing strikes.
Stenhard manages to get back to half guard.

Misirlou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stenhard is just riding it out for now. Misirlou eventually gives up the hold.
Misirlou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stenhard is trying to stand back up but Misirlou is controlling him
Stenhard tries to roll over but Misirlou keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Misirlou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Misirlou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Misirlou decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Misirlou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stenhard is looking for a sweep. Misirlou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenhard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Stenhard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Misirlou pulls his head out easily.
Misirlou passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misirlou scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Misirlou prevents Stenhard from getting the reversal.
Misirlou looking to control but Stenhard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stenhard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Misirlou working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Misirlou trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Misirlou looking to secure an arm triangle but Stenhard defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Misirlou landing shots from mount.
Stenhard is in a horrible position here. Misirlou smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Misirlou controlling the position easily from mount.
Bosse Stenhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee warns Stenhard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Misirlou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Misirlou lands with some strikes.
Stenhard wants to control but Misirlou is having none of it.
Mark Misirlou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenhard is desperately trying to improve his position but Misirlou has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Misirlou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stenhard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosse Stenhard!