PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Bijanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bijanek has chosen Avenir Struga as his entrance music. Yuri Bijanek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stanfield
vs
Bijanek

188 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Divine - Drugs (158 products)
Divine - Drugs (158 products)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Bijanek!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Bijanek scores with a nice strike.
Stanfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bijanek pinned against the cage. Bijanek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bijanek keeps the fight on the outside.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bijanek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanfield momentarily.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown but Bijanek shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanfield has a takedown stuffed.
Bijanek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stanfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Bijanek sprawls well. He's pushed Stanfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
Bijanek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bijanek misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bijanek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Bijanek rushes Stanfield and presses him up against the cage.
Stanfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bijanek lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Marlo Stanfield has been cut.

Bijanek gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stanfield is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Bijanek.

Bijanek is working for a submission of some sort.
Stanfield is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek slips a nice elbow through Stanfield's hands, connecting with Stanfield's forehead.
Bijanek slips a nice elbow through Stanfield's hands, connecting with Stanfield's forehead.
Stanfield pushes Bijanek off looking to stand but Bijanek dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanfield is looking for a sweep. Bijanek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanfield is working hard here to advance position.
Bijanek is taking a breather. Stanfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stanfield tries to get to full guard but Bijanek has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stanfield wants to get back to full guard.
Bijanek is taking a breather. Stanfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Stanfield looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bijanek pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bijanek looking to finish Stanfield with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stanfield!
Bijanek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Bijanek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stanfield has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek dominating with strikes here.
Bijanek dominating with strikes here.
Stanfield is in a horrible position here. Bijanek smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stanfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Bijanek has a good base and remains in mount.
Bijanek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanfield is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Bijanek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Stanfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stanfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bijanek blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bijanek's waist but Bijanek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanfield off to one side.
Bijanek blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bijanek as he avoids it easily.
Bijanek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bijanek but Bijanek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bijanek lands the left hand.

Bijanek lands a left and a right that send Stanfield crashing to the mat, dazed. Bijanek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Bijanek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bijanek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stanfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yuri Bijanek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bijanek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stanfield backs up against the cage.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bijanek has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bijanek scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Bijanek.
Bijanek prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bijanek fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bijanek moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bijanek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.

Bijanek has picked Stanfield up - he's going for a ride! Bijanek dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stanfield is trying to maintain the position but Bijanek is very close to passing his half guard.

Stanfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bijanek pulls his head out easily.
Bijanek is looking to advance position but Stanfield won't allow it.
Bijanek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stanfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Stanfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bijanek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanfield working a defensive guard here.
Bijanek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stanfield keeping moving, preventing Bijanek from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Bijanek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bijanek has managed to get both his arms back between Stanfield's legs - danger averted.
Bijanek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Bijanek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bijanek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bijanek passes Stanfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanfield tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bijanek has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bijanek is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Bijanek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlo Stanfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stanfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bijanek's waist but Bijanek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanfield off to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bijanek.
Bijanek slips a jab from Stanfield.
Bijanek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bijanek throws a nice outside leg kick.

Bijanek closes the distance and pushes Stanfield back into the cage.
Bijanek leaning against his opponent.
Bijanek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanfield tries to pull guard but Bijanek won't allow it.
Come on Bijanek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stanfield wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanfield letting Bijanek take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bijanek.
Bijanek lands with a light punch inside.
Bijanek stalling in the clinch.
Stanfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bijanek stops a takedown attempt from Stanfield.
Bijanek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuri Bijanek.
Stanfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bijanek tries to avoid it but Stanfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bijanek to the ground. Bijanek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Bijanek does it's job there.
Bijanek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bijanek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bijanek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stanfield. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stanfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bijanek.
Bijanek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Bijanek rushes Stanfield and presses him up against the cage.
Stanfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stanfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bijanek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek slows down the pace here.
Stanfield wants a takedown.
Bijanek stalling the fight.
Stanfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Bijanek.
Stanfield is working for takedown but Bijanek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stanfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bijanek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bijanek.
A short right from Bijanek on the inside.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Bijanek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanfield jumps guard but Bijanek stands there with Stanfield around his waist. Stanfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bijanek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stanfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bijanek just stands there and leans against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Bijanek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bijanek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Bijanek!