PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Succesful. Stenner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Escapado - Solange Du Weisst. Dj Stenner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patrick Marciano's chin.

Marciano
vs
Stenner

188 cm
24
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dj Stenner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano dodges the punch combination from Stenner.

Marciano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stenner was covering up waiting for the punch and Marciano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Marciano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stenner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marciano has Stenner in his guard.

Marciano working for a triangle but Stenner defends it easily.
Stenner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano seems keen to control Stenner's posture.

Stenner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is adopting a defensive guard.

Stenner has gone for a leg lock! Marciano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stenner's guard.
Marciano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stenner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marciano throws a push kick but Stenner slaps the foot to one side.
Stenner tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.

Marciano shoots in and gets a takedown into Stenner's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marciano controls the pace.
Marciano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marcianois looking to pass into half guard but Stenner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stenner is in guard.
Marciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenner is one step ahead there.
Stenner slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stenner wants to stand and escape but instead Marciano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Marciano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marciano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marciano fails with a takedown attempt.

Marciano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stenner to the ground. Marciano is now in Stenner's guard.
Marciano's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Stenner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marciano advances to half guard.
Marciano stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marciano advances position into side control!
Stenner can't do much from the bottom here.
Stenner prevents Marciano from moving into mount.
Stenner taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marciano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stenner, who protects the arm well.
Marciano landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Marciano is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenner is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Marciano is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenner is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a strike aimed at the side of Stenner's head but Stenner avoids it well.
Stenner is trying to escape the position but Marciano is controlling the position.
Marciano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stenner!
Marciano content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Marciano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Marciano feints and as Stenner raises his hands in defense, Marciano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marciano wants to control from the top but Stenner keeps moving.
Stenner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marciano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marciano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marciano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marciano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marciano controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenner trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marciano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stenner looks a forlorn figure.
Marciano content just to control the position here.

Marciano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marciano looking to finish Stenner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stenner!
Stenner wants to control but Marciano is having none of it.
Stenner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marciano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marciano moves to the back position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marciano is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Stenner with him. Stenner is trying to defend but Marciano has an arm under the chin now! Stenner grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Marciano!