PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Stenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfrid Laurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stenkov
vs
Laurier

192 cm
23
260 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Stenkov!
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, Wilfrid Laurier!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stenkov.
Laurier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenkov throws a jab when Laurier was well out of range.
Stenkov slips under a jab from Laurier.

Laurier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stenkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Laurier takes a little break here. Stenkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenkov is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stenkov tries to buck Laurier off but Laurier is having none of it.
Stenkov is working hard here to advance position.
Stenkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laurier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stenkov taking shots to the head.
Stenkov is looking to improve his position but Laurier isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurier landing strikes from the mount and Stenkov is in trouble!
Laurier lands a big elbow.
Stenkov is bucking up trying to escape but Laurier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Laurier wants to control the pace but Stenkov is squirming around nicely.
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!
Laurier scoring with strikes but Stenkov is staying in there.
Laurier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stenkov is looking to get to half guard.
Laurier trying to control but Stenkov is having none of it.
Laurier landing strikes from the mount.
Stenkov is working to get back to half guard.
Laurier trying to control but Stenkov is having none of it.

Laurier is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stenkov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stenkov shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laurier looking for a guillotine from mount but Stenkov is having none of it.
Stenkov is trying to escape the mount.

Laurier is working for a guillotine from mount but Stenkov frees his head quite easily.
Stenkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stenkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laurier landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laurier prevents Stenkov from getting the reversal.
Laurier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Laurier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Laurier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurier looking to control but Stenkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stenkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laurier working over Stenkov with some ground and pound. Stenkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laurier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stenkov's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laurier in particular looking to stall.
Laurier lands with a punch from half guard.
Stenkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laurier is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov gets full guard.
Laurier trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laurier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stenkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laurier won't allow Stenkov to sweep him here.
Laurier throws a big right hand that misses.
Laurier preventing the sweep.
Stenkov trying to keep a closed guard but Laurier is proving a slippery customer.
Stenkov wants to stand and escape but Laurier is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stenkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenkov, not yet.
Stenkov seems keen to control Laurier's posture.
Stenkov keeping moving, preventing Laurier from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laurier misses with an uppercut. Stenkov saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stenkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laurier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stenkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Stenkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laurier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stenkov defends it nicely.
Laurier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stenkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandr Stenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfrid Laurier.
Stenkov throws a big shot that misses.
Laurier misses the jab.
Stenkov scores with a shot to the body.
Laurier cracks Stenkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Stenkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laurier is able to avoid easily.
Stenkov throws a head kick that misses.
Laurier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Laurier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stenkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Stenkov.
Stenkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurier throws the left hand but Stenkov avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laurier is defended easily by Stenkov.
Laurier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stenkov sprawls well. Stenkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laurier gets slowly back to his feet.
Laurier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenkov.
Stenkov staying out of range there.
Wilfrid Laurier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laurier was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenkov.
Stenkov cracks Laurier with a good jab.
Laurier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laurier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenkov connects with a body shot.
Laurier misses with a hook. Stenkov ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stenkov!

It looks like Wilfrid Laurier has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laurier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laurier is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laurier with a jab.
Laurier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laurier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stenkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laurier fails with a takedown attempt.
Laurier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenkov.
Stenkov scores with a head kick. Laurier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stenkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stenkov lands a jab to the nose.
Laurier throws a front kick aimed at Stenkov's knee but Stenkov avoids it well.
Stenkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Laurier should have avoided that one.
Stenkov scores with the left hand. Laurier knows he should have avoided that one.
Stenkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stenkov cracks the inside of Laurier's front leg.
Alexandr Stenkov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov tries to land a leg kick but Laurier saw it coming and moves away.
Stenkov misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Laurier blocks the low kick.
Laurier tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Laurier should have avoided that one.
Laurier swinging wildly here.
Stenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurier.
Stenkov wants to clinch.
Stenkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laurier.
Stenkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stenkov. Those never looked like landing.
Laurier works Stenkov's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov moves away from the strike by Laurier.
Laurier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenkov staying out of range there.
Stenkov throws the left hand but Laurier avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stenkov's waist but Stenkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laurier off to one side.
Alexandr Stenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stenkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stenkov jabs at Laurier's body.
Laurier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laurier misses with an uppercut.
Stenkov thuds his right hand into Laurier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stenkov ducks under a wild hook from Laurier.
Laurier closes the distance and clinches up with Stenkov, looking for a takedown. Laurier pushes Stenkov against the cage but Stenkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laurier throws a leg kick but Stenkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laurier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Laurier should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Stenkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilfrid Laurier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stenkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laurier throws a jab when Stenkov was well out of range.
Stenkov moves out of range as Laurier strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Laurier misses the target.
Stenkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laurier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laurier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenkov.
Laurier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laurier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laurier throws a series of punches but Stenkov moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenkov. That's going to slow Laurier down.
Laurier throws a hook but Stenkov blocks it.
Laurier throws a hook but Stenkov blocks it.
Stenkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurier on the side of the head.
Laurier misses the shot to the body.
Stenkov lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurier doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stenkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stenkov staying out of range there.
Stenkov misses with a hook. Laurier ducked under it nicely.
Stenkov walks into a straight right hand from Laurier.
Stenkov misses with a leg kick.
Stenkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laurier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Laurier misses its intended target.
Stenkov swinging wildly here.
Laurier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laurier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stenkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Laurier. Laurier gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandr Stenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfrid Laurier.
Stenkov lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laurier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laurier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stenkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laurier walks into a left hand.
Stenkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laurier misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Laurier walks into a stiff left hand from Stenkov.
Stenkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenkov checks a leg kick.
Stenkov lands a slapping body shot.
Laurier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenkov connects with a solid leg kick.

Stenkov closes the distance and pushes Laurier back into the cage.
Stenkov tries to throw a body punch but Laurier avoids it by throwing Stenkov back against the cage.
Stenkov is working Laurier over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Laurier.
Stenkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laurier gets through Stenkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenkov takes a shot to the head.
Stenkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stenkov tries to throw a body punch but Laurier avoids it by throwing Stenkov back against the cage.
Laurier can't find room to land a body shot as Stenkov controls the action.
Laurier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laurier.
Stenkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stenkov digs a right hand into Laurier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laurier's gas tank.
Stenkov working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenkov working aggressively here.
Laurier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Stenkov on the inside.
Laurier tries to break free but Stenkov pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laurier.
Stenkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stenkov.
Stenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Stenkov.
Stenkov tries a body shot but Laurier blocks it.
A short left from Stenkov.
Stenkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laurier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laurier swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenkov pushes Laurier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenkov misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stenkov gets through Laurier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Laurier controls his hands.
Stenkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Stenkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stenkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Stenkov!
A relieved looking Alexandr Stenkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.