PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 21 p4p, 3 weight class) and Dexter Scarface (ranked 474 p4p, 58 weight class). Scarface has chosen Blinded By Lights as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stenberg
vs
Scarface

177 cm
31
164 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

183 cm
34
162 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System
Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Stenberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Scarface!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scarface defending well as Stenberg loads up on a big left hand.
Stenberg looks to land a left hand but Scarface moved out of range nicely.
Stenberg blocks a jab.
Jab from Scarface.
Nice shot lands for Scarface.
Stenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scarface defends well and Stenberg ends up having to push Scarface into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scarface throws a hook but Stenberg blocks it.
Scarface lands an overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Scarface there.
Stenberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Stenberg is rocked!
Scarface has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg dips to his left and cracks Scarface with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Scarface.
Stenberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stenberg throws a jab when Scarface was well out of range.
Scarface throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarface connects with the punch.
Oh Stenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg needs to keep his hands up - Scarface had a free shot at his head there.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarface.
Stenberg throwing a counter right hand but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Stenberg connects with a jab.
Scarface might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Scarface throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scarface thinking.
Scarface throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stenberg throws a leg kick but Scarface sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scarface lunges at Stenberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stenberg's hand.
Scarface scores with a nice head shot.
Scarface throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenberg on the side of the head.
Scarface slips a jab from Stenberg.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface connects with a single shot there.
Scarface looks to land a left hand but Stenberg moved out of range nicely.
Stenberg throwing a counter right hand but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Stenberg tests Scarface's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg fails to land the takedown.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarface misses with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scarface is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stenberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Stenberg misses.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarface.
Scarface throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a leg kick.
Stenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarface.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.

Stenberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scarface tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stenberg is in Scarface's guard.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scarface swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Scarface's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scarface wants to stand and escape but Stenberg is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scarface wants to stand but Stenberg is controlling the position.

Stenberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scarface dives on top into guard.

Stenberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scarface passes into side control.
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scarface's best efforts.
Stenberg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scarface has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scarface stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Stenberg moves away from the strike by Scarface.
Nice uppercut lands for Scarface. That snapped Stenberg's head back.
Scarface keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenberg.
Stenberg defending well as Scarface loads up on a big left hand.
Stenberg cracks the inside of Scarface's front leg.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Stenberg tries to move into range but Scarface moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scarface sprawls well. Scarface wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stenberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy.
A jab from Scarface misses.
Scarface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
Scarface scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stenberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scarface's waist but Scarface gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stenberg off to one side.
Dexter Scarface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarface lands a head shot.
Stenberg throws a right hand that Scarface ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarface also avoids with ease.
Stenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scarface.
Scarface stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Stenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarface misses with a hook. Stenberg ducked under it nicely.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarface jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Stenberg's shoulder, as Stenberg tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Stenberg coming out on top.
Dexter Scarface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stenberg staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Stenberg there.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Scarface throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Stenberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scarface eats them both and turns towards Stenberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stenberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Scarface lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
Scarface uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface jabs Stenberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scarface with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stenberg slips a jab from Scarface.
Stenberg takes one to the chin there.
Scarface misses with an uppercut.
Stenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Scarface's shoulder, as Scarface tries to avoid the shot.
Scarface jabs Stenberg right on the nose. Stenberg blinks but takes it well.
Scarface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Scarface throws a lazy right hand but Stenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Scarface as he checks the leg kick.
Stenberg throws a leg kick
and Scarface counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Scarface catches Stenberg right on the button with a cross.
Stenberg misses with a looping right.
Stenberg throws a series of punches but Scarface moves out of range.
Scarface throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface misses with an uppercut. Stenberg saw that one coming.
Scarface needs to keep his hands up - Stenberg had a free shot at his head there.
Scarface with a hook.
A combination from Stenberg does no damage.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.
Scarface misses with an uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarface throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarface misses with an uppercut. Stenberg saw that one coming.
Stenberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Scarface finds it's target.
Scarface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarface.
Stenberg throws a looping overhand right but Scarface ducks down to avoid it.
Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarface looks to land a right hand but Stenberg moved out of range.
Scarface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg throws the left hand but Scarface avoids the punch easily.
Scarface throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Stenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarface on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarface.
Scarface scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stenberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scarface checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Scarface misses.
Scarface dips to his left and cracks Stenberg with an uppercut!
Scarface moves forwards but Stenberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scarface connects with the punch.
Scarface throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scarface lands with a hook. Stenberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarface connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stenberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Scarface throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Scarface misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenberg counters with a left to the body.

Scarface gets caught napping as Stenberg dives in and scores a takedown. Scarface manages to retain guard.
Scarface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Scarface is keeping the position.

Scarface has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stenberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Scarface throws a jab when Stenberg was well out of range.
It looked like Stenberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Stenberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stenberg lands in his opponent's guard.
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!

Stenberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scarface is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scarface has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stenberg has his foot on Scarface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarface works his way back into a safe position though.

Scarface decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarface.
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Scarface misses.
Stenberg tries to bum rush Scarface with a series of wild strikes but Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Scarface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarface throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarface scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Scarface.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarface misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface tests Stenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scarface thinking.
Scarface thuds his right hand into Stenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Scarface misses.
Stenberg staying out of range there.
Scarface swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenberg moves away.
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarface.
Stenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Scarface.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarface misses with an uppercut
and Stenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarface throws a right hand that misses
and Stenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarface throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarface. Scarface circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarface takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stenberg connects with a single shot there.
Stenberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarface to score with a decent uppercut.
Scarface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scarface throws a lazy right hand but Stenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarface cracks a nice hook into Stenberg's ribs.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut
and Scarface counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarface throws a hook to the side of Stenberg's head but Stenberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarface scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scarface waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenberg.
Scarface misses with a hook
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarface.
A jab lands there for Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarface.
It seemed like Scarface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarface looks to land a right hand but Stenberg moved out of range.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Scarface misses.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stenberg slips under a jab.
Stenberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scarface uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Scarface misses with a hook
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dexter Scarface just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarface fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scarface ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scarface swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Stenberg's shoulder, as Stenberg tries to avoid the shot.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Scarface cracks Stenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarface catches Stenberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenberg cracks Scarface with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarface clobbers Stenberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarface.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenberg throwing a counter right hand but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Scarface cracks Stenberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg slips a straight right by Scarface.
Scarface dips to his left and cracks Stenberg with an uppercut!
Scarface throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Scarface throws out a loose jab but Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Scarface blocks the low kick.
Scarface misses with a hook
and Stenberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scarface slips under a jab.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Stenberg lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Scarface.
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarface darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scarface avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface jabs Stenberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scarface slips a straight right by Stenberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Stenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarface.
Scarface throws out a counter right but Stenberg avoids it with no problem.
Scarface moves away from the strike by Stenberg.
Scarface throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
Scarface ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenberg moves away.
Scarface throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarface.
Scarface avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Scarface closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scarface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand.
Stenberg slips under a jab.
Scarface misses with a hook. Stenberg ducked under it nicely.
Scarface misses the jab.
Scarface connects with the punch.
Stenberg misses with a looping left.
Stenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarface moves away.
Scarface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg tries to move into range but Scarface moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stenberg throws a low kick but Scarface avoids it.
Scarface misses the jab.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarface's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarface scrambles back to his feet.
Scarface misses with a looping right.
Stenberg swings for the body but Scarface moves out of range.
Scarface throws a jab when Stenberg was well out of range.
Stenberg staying out of range there.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Scarface slips the punch.
Stenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarface.
Stenberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stenberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scarface is fending him off so far but Stenberg persists. Nope, Scarface circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dexter Scarface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stenberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Scarface misses.
It looked like Stenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stenberg as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Scarface.
Stenberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Scarface with a hook.
Scarface looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Scarface tries to sprawl but Stenberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scarface pushes Stenberg off but Stenberg dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarface is pushing Stenberg's head away, looking to escape. Stenberg manages to hold on to the position though.
Stenberg scores with punches from side control.
Stenberg lands a nice forearm strike.

Scarface is rocked!
Scarface is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stenberg has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Scarface is still in real trouble! Can Stenberg finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Scarface is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Stenberg can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Fredrik Stenberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.