PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigory Stensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stensky comes to the cage accompanied by GORBACHOV. Lebowski has chosen The Man in Me as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jeff Lebowski enters the cage!

Stensky
vs
Lebowski

185 cm
31
250 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

183 cm
24
222 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grigory Stensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stensky avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Stensky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lebowski tries to avoid it but Stensky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lebowski to the ground. Lebowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stensky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stensky tries to clinch up.
Stensky shoots in but no luck this time.
Stensky wants to clinch up but Lebowski keeps it at a distance.
Lebowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stensky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigory Stensky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stensky has a takedown stuffed.
Lebowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lebowski takes a swing at Stensky's ribcage but misses.
Stensky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lebowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Stensky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Stensky. Beautiful body shot.
Stensky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lebowski.
Grigory Stensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Lebowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Stensky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lebowski with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski cracks a nice hook into Stensky's ribs.
Lebowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stensky.
Stensky tries to clinch up.
Stensky avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Stensky walks into a left hand.
Stensky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lebowski defends it nicely.
Stensky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Lebowski.
Lebowski checks a leg kick.
Lebowski lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stensky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lebowski connects with a nice looking jab.

Stensky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lebowski did well to prevent Stensky getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lebowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Stensky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lebowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stensky has managed to get both his arms back between Lebowski's legs - danger averted.

Stensky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lebowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stensky, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski looking to pass the guard.
Lebowski advances to half guard.
Lebowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Stensky actively working from the bottom here.
Stensky is trying to maintain the position but Lebowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Lebowski trying to mount his opponent but Stensky defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stensky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lebowski is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Lebowski seems content to control.
Stensky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lebowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Stensky is retaining full guard.
Lebowski wants to control from the top but Stensky keeps moving.

Lebowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Stensky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stensky controls Lebowski momentarily but Lebowski frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stensky working for a triangle but Lebowski defends it easily.
Lebowski trying to control but Stensky is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stensky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stensky has his foot on Lebowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lebowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Lebowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stensky's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lebowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stensky eats them both and turns towards Lebowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lebowski thuds a left hand into Stensky's body.
Stensky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stensky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stensky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lebowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Stensky's head.
Lebowski lands with a nice body punch.
Jeff Lebowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Lebowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lebowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stensky thows a body shot but no joy.
Stensky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stensky wants to clinch up but Lebowski keeps it at a distance.
Stensky shoots in for a takedown but Lebowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stensky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stensky tries to clinch up.
Stensky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lebowski tests Stensky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lebowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lebowski lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stensky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stensky's hands.
Nice shot by Lebowski.
Stensky wants to clinch
and Lebowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lebowski lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stensky is defended easily by Lebowski.
Stensky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stensky moves away.
Stensky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebowski.
Stensky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lebowski avoids the head kick by Stensky.
Stensky is looking to wear down Lebowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lebowski cracks Stensky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stensky tries to close the distance and clinch but Lebowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stensky tries to move into range but Lebowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski digs a good body shot into Stensky's ribs.
Jeff Lebowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lebowski throws a good cross that connects.
Lebowski takes a swing at Stensky's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stensky. Lebowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stensky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigory Stensky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowski lands an overhand right.
Stensky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stensky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Lebowski catches Stensky right on the button with a cross.
Lebowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stensky manages to avoid it.
Lebowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Stensky.
Stensky tries for a takedown but Lebowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lebowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stensky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stensky shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Stensky lands.
Lebowski jabs Stensky to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stensky's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lebowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stensky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lebowski's waist but Lebowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stensky off to one side.
Stensky shoots in for a takedown but Lebowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Lebowski.
Lebowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Stensky is rocked!
Lebowski cracks Stensky with a hook to the temple - Stensky is on wobbly legs here! Lebowski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stensky falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lebowski wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeff Lebowski!