PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renol Govan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Escapado - Solange Du Weisst kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Govan
vs
Stenner

200 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renol Govan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dj Stenner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Stenner or perhaps it was just good defense by Govan which made him look bad.
Stenner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Govan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenner.

Stenner tries to keep at a distance but Govan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Govan looking to throw knees to the head but Stenner is blocking nicely.
Stenner tries a knee to the head but Govan blocks it.

Stenner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenner moves out of range as Govan throws a body kick.

Stenner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Stenner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stenner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stenner content to stall in guard here.
Stenner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Govan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stenner is working for takedown but Govan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Renol Govan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Stenner.
Govan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Govan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stenner fails to pull guard.
Govan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stenner wants a takedown but no success here.
Stenner wants a takedown.
Stenner wants to break free but Govan has control.
Govan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stenner.
Govan trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stenner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Govan is pressed up against the cage. Stenner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Govan down to the mat. Govan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stenner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Govan swivels and escapes.
Govan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stenner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Govan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Govan sprawls well. Govan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stenner gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Govan with that takedown attempt.

Stenner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Govan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Govan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenner being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Renol Govan just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from Stenner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Govan looks to land a body kick but Stenner moved away.
Govan throws a nice head kick!
Stenner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Govan tries to avoid it but Stenner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Govan to the ground. Govan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Govan shoots for a takedown but Stenner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Govan is breathing heavily.
Stenner dives in and grabs Govan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Govan pushes down on Stenner's head and hops out.
Govan shoots in but no luck this time.
Stenner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Govan. No joy for Stenner on that attempt.

Govan pushes Stenner up against the cage in a clinch.
Govan lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renol Govan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stenner tries for a takedown but Govan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Stenner drops Govan with a beautiful combination! Govan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stenner is looking for the KO!

It looks like Renol Govan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Govan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stenner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Govan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stenner swivels and escapes.
Stenner shoots in but no luck this time.

Govan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenner is working for takedown but Govan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Renol Govan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Stenner.
Govan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Govan looking to throw knees to the head but Stenner is blocking nicely.
Govan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stenner managing to block the knees to the body from Govan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Govan keeps control of Stenner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stenner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stenner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Govan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Govan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stenner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Govan pulls his leg out and moves away.

Govan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stenner, pushing him back against the cage.
Govan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Govan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Govan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stenner tries for a takedown but Govan manages to get underhooks.
Govan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Govan is pressed up against the cage. Stenner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Govan down to the mat. Govan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Govan clinches up with Stenner and pushes him back against the cage.
Govan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stenner is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stenner is defending well for now.
Stenner tries to score a body lock takedown but Govan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Govan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Govan throws an elbow but it misses.
Stenner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Govan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Govan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stenner.
Govan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stenner is defending well for now.
Stenner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Govan walks away with a smile on his face. Stenner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stenner shoots in for a takedown but Govan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!

Stenner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Govan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Govan wants to get back to his feet but Stenner drags him back down.

Stenner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Govan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Stenner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Govan has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stenner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stenner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Stenner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Govan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Stenner tries for a kimura but Govan is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Govan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Stenner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Govan is trying to get back to his feet.

Stenner in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Govan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dj Stenner!