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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valerii Balanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner comes to the cage accompanied by Escapado - Gezeichnet. DJ Stenner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Stenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valerii Balanko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balanko clinches up against the cage.
Stenner goes for a takedown attempt but Balanko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balanko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Balanko wants to control but Stenner is keeping him busy.
Stenner seems a little lost for a moment, as Balanko dominates the positioning.
Balanko wants to control but Stenner is keeping him busy.
Balanko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stenner misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balanko wants to control but Stenner is keeping him busy.
Balanko staying calm.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Valerii Balanko.
Balanko moves into range and clinches up with Stenner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenner has picked Balanko up - he's going for a ride! Stenner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Balanko has one foot on Stenner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Balanko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balanko showed some decent athleticism there.
Balanko stands up from half guard.
Stenner tries for a takedown but Balanko circles away easily
and Balanko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stenner won't be happy with that.
Balanko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stenner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balanko counters with an inside leg kick.
Stenner is breathing heavily.
Stenner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balanko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Balanko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Stenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balanko is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balanko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balanko pushing down on Stenner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenner is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balanko slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balanko stops Stenner from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerii Balanko dominated that round.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balanko.
Stenner defending against the ground and pound.
Stenner can't do much from the bottom here.
Balanko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stenner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balanko is breathing heavily.
Balanko is looking to take a break and control but Stenner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balanko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Balanko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stenner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stenner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Balanko.
That's two 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.
Stenner manages to get back to half guard.
Stenner wants to get back to his feet.
Balanko throws a strike but Stenner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Balanko wants to control from the top but Stenner keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balanko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stenner misses with a takedown attempt
and Balanko counters with a single leg into guard. Stenner didn't expect that.
Balanko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balanko wants to stand but Stenner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valerii Balanko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balanko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balanko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stenner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balanko looking to pass the guard.
Stenner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balanko throws and elbow that misses. Stenner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Balanko's guard. Nice move by Stenner!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerii Balanko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stenner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stenner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balanko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stenner.
Stenner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balanko swivels and escapes.
Balanko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stenner is trying to escape the position but Balanko is controlling the position.
Balanko stands up and beckons Stenner to his feet.
Stenner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stenner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Balanko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stenner but great work by Balanko.
Check out the look on Balanko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenner sneaks out the side door and pushes Balanko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Stenner wants to clinch up but Balanko keeps it at a distance.
Stenner with a poor takedown
so Balanko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Stenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balanko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balanko gets to his feet. Stenner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Balanko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balanko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stenner as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balanko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenner. Stenner obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenner misses with a takedown attempt
and Balanko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stenner's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balanko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Balanko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balanko has managed to get both his arms back between Stenner's legs - danger averted.
Balanko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenner controls Balanko momentarily but Balanko frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balanko wants to pass the guard but Stenner is keeping the position.
Stenner keeping moving, preventing Balanko from controlling successfully.
Balanko postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stenner has his takedown stuffed
and Balanko counters with a takedown into side control.
Balanko laying and praying for a moment but Stenner takes advantage and regains half guard.
Balanko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
DJ Stenner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valerii Balanko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valerii Balanko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balanko 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerii Balanko!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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