PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Criss Lebenanski (ranked 4881 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Feng (ranked 5128 p4p, 0 weight class). Criss Lebenanski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lebenanski
vs
Feng

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Criss Lebenanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Feng!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Lebenanski misses

and Feng counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lebenanski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Feng manages to mount him!
Feng controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feng scoring with strikes but Lebenanski is staying in there.
Feng controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Lebenanski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lebenanski is trying desperately to improve position.
Feng lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feng controlling the pace for now.
Feng trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Feng with a couple of short strikes.
Lebenanski is working to get back to half guard.
Feng looking to finish Lebenanski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lebenanski!
Feng landing punches.
Lebenanski really wants to buck Feng off and get back to his feet.
Lebenanski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feng lands with some strikes.
Feng trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Feng controlling the pace for now.
Lebenanski is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Feng cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebenanski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Feng looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feng is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Feng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lebenanski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Feng trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lebenanski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lebenanski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebenanski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feng tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Feng raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lebenanski is trying to escape the mount.
Feng raining down hammerfists from mount.
Feng avoids the attempt from Lebenanski to control.
Feng landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lebenanski misses with a takedown attempt

and Feng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Feng gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lebenanski regains guard.
Feng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feng trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebenanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feng with a flurry of punches that miss.
Feng cracks Lebenanski with a solid left hand.
Feng wants to stand and escape but instead Lebenanski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feng wants to sweep but no luck.
Feng controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebenanski forces his way into half guard.
Feng tries to roll over but Lebenanski keeps him under control.

Lebenanski decides to stand up.
A low kick from Lebenanski misses

and Feng counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Feng is looking to stand up but Lebenanski won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feng with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lebenanski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Feng trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebenanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lebenanski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lebenanski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lebenanski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Feng counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebenanski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lebenanski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Feng has clasped his hands together around Lebenanski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Feng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lebenanski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Feng is breathing heavily.
Feng lands a nice forearm strike.
Lebenanski being controlled for a moment.
Feng tries to stand but Lebenanski is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feng in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lebenanski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Feng's best efforts.
Feng controlling the pace.
Lebenanski trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lebenanski wants to stand back up but Feng manages to pass into side control.
Feng scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Feng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lebenanski shoots in but Feng avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Feng leaves Lebenanski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Feng shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lebenanski as he avoids it easily.
Lebenanski shoots for a double leg takedown but Feng sprawls well. He's pushed Lebenanski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Criss Lebenanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebenanski throws a leg kick that is checked

and Feng decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lebenanski's guard.
Feng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebenanski wants to get back to his feet but Feng is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Feng trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebenanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ed Feng has got the better of the ground game so far.
Feng wants to pass the guard but Lebenanski is keeping the position.
Feng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feng trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebenanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lebenanski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Feng controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lebenanski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lebenanski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feng avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Feng has managed to clinch.

Feng breaks from the clinch.
Lebenanski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Feng counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lebenanski kicks Feng off and gets to his feet.
Criss Lebenanski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lebenanski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Feng to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Feng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feng sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feng wants to pass the guard but Lebenanski is keeping the position.
Feng wants to control from the top but Lebenanski keeps moving.
Lebenanski is trying to keep Feng in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Lebenanski has his feet on Feng's thighs here. He's pushed Feng off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Feng screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Criss Lebenanski!