PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fraz Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerd Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Grandmaster Flash- message. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stenner's choice of entrance music: Escapado - Gezeichnet. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dexter
vs
Stenner

180 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ultra Fight Gear
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Fraz Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerd Stenner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stenner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dexter on his heels. He'll look to pass Dexter's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stenner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dexter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Stenner drops back looking for a leg! Dexter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dexter manages to kick Stenner off! Stenner jumps back into Dexter's guard.

Dexter working for a triangle but Stenner defends it easily.
Dexter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Dexter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenner trying to control but Dexter is working from the bottom.
Stenner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dexter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner passes Dexter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenner prevents Dexter from improving his position.
Stenner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dexter!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stenner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stenner avoids the attempt from Dexter to control.
Stenner content just to control the position here.
Dexter is bucking up trying to escape but Stenner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dexter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dexter tries to hold on but Stenner pushes him away.
Dexter tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Dexter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stenner.
Dexter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stenner is landing with some decent strikes but Dexter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dexter is bucking up trying to escape but Stenner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dexter has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stenner's lack of action.
Stenner passes into side control, despite Dexter's attempt to control the position.

Stenner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter is trying to control Stenner's posture but Stenner avoids it.

Stenner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Stenner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dexter, who protects the arm well.

Stenner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dexter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stenner throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter can't do much from the bottom here.

Stenner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dexter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stenner's best efforts.

Stenner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dexter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerd Stenner dominated that round.
That's time! Dexter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dexter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stenner circles away quickly and effectively.
Stenner moves out of range of the strikes.
Dexter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dexter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dexter throws the kick towards the body but Stenner avoids it.

Dexter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stenner was covering up waiting for the punch and Dexter finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Stenner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dexter uses it to pass to side control.

Dexter is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenner is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stenner is trying to control Dexter's posture but Dexter avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner is trying to get back to half guard.

Dexter tries for a kimura but Stenner is defending well.

Dexter is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenner is defending well.
Dexter wants to control but Stenner is keeping him busy.
Gerd Stenner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stenner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dexter with the ground and pound but Stenner regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Dexter is working for a kimura but Stenner is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dexter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Dexter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dexter scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenner trying to control the position.
Stenner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter passes Stenner's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Stenner actively working from the bottom here.
Dexter trying to control the action but Stenner is working from the bottom.

Dexter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenner defends it well.
Dexter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stenner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dexter is trying to control. Stenner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Stenner looking for submissions off his back.
Dexter is looking to advance position but Stenner won't allow it.
Dexter trying to control from half guard but Stenner is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dexter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stenner sees it coming and defends easily.

Stenner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dexter seems to be looking for submissions.
Stenner wants to get back to full guard.

Stenner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dexter pulls his head out easily.
Stenner is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stenner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dexter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dexter trying to control from half guard but Stenner is working away.
Dexter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stenner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fraz Dexter 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.

Stenner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dexter's guard.

Dexter working for a triangle but Stenner defends it easily.
Stenner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Dexter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stenner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stenner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stenner advances to half guard.
Dexter is trying to control but can't.
Stenner is pressing down on Dexter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dexter is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter wants to control but Stenner is keeping busy.
Dexter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stenner looking to pass the guard.
Stenner passes Dexter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Dexter is defending against the submission attempts here by Stenner.

Stenner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stenner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dexter trying to hold on to Stenner's head to control him but Stenner postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dexter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dexter is not content to let Stenner control the position.
Dexter is looking to control Stenner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dexter avoid being mounted?
Dexter tries to get to full guard but Stenner has control of the leg.
Dexter is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dexter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dexter has hold of Stenner's hands but Stenner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stenner trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Stenner there.

Dexter actively working from the bottom here.

Stenner is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dexter reverses the position - he's now on top in Stenner's guard.
Stenner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenner looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenner, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dexter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stenner keeping moving, preventing Dexter from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerd Stenner really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stenner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dexter to the ground. Stenner is now in Dexter's guard.
Stenner wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.

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

Dexter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenner wants to pass the guard but Dexter is keeping the position.
Stenner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dexter has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stenner doesn't defend quickly enough and Dexter has managed to lock this one up! Can Stenner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dexter on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fraz Dexter!
Fraz Dexter gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).