PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Stenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfrid Laurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stenkov
vs
Laurier

192 cm
24
260 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Stenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfrid Laurier!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenkov throws a series of punches but Laurier moves out of range.
Stenkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stenkov checks a low kick from Laurier.
Stenkov lands a nice hook to Laurier's body. Laurier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laurier is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laurier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laurier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stenkov missing with a left hand there. Laurier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laurier dips to his left and cracks Stenkov with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Stenkov.
Stenkov throws a head kick that misses.
Stenkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Stenkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stenkov.
Laurier throws out a leg kick but Stenkov moves out of range and Laurier only half commits.
Laurier throws a right hand that misses
and Stenkov counters with an inside leg kick.
Laurier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laurier scrambles back 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!
Stenkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laurier. That one must have hurt.
Good work by Stenkov as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurier is looking to chop away at Stenkov's legs.
Laurier throws a sloppy head kick and Stenkov moves out of range easily.
Laurier checks a leg kick.
Stenkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Stenkov instigates a clinch.
Laurier blocks an uppercut.
Laurier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Laurier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laurier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Laurier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurier's corner calls for a 1-2. Laurier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stenkov wants to slow Laurier down by chopping away at his legs.
Laurier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laurier throws a head kick but Stenkov moves out of range.
Jab from Stenkov.
Laurier lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurier.
Stenkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenkov misses with a leg kick.
Laurier throws a head kick but Stenkov moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laurier. That's going to slow Stenkov down.
Laurier jabs Stenkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laurier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenkov throws out the jab.
Laurier throws a leg kick but Stenkov checks it.
Stenkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laurier ducks under a wild hook from Stenkov.
Laurier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laurier throws a lazy uppercut

and Stenkov counters by clinching up.
Stenkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stenkov misses with some punches.

Laurier breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurier tries to move into range but Stenkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stenkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laurier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stenkov throws a shot from downtown. Laurier moves away and avoids it.
Laurier tries to work over Stenkov's front leg with a kick but Stenkov checks it.
Stenkov misses the body punch
and Laurier counters with a straight right hand.
Laurier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stenkov checks a leg kick.
Stenkov with a hook.
Laurier lands a head kick!
Laurier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laurier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laurier blocks the body kick.
Laurier moves out of range as Stenkov strikes.
Stenkov misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laurier blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenkov.
Laurier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laurier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stenkov checks it well.
Laurier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stenkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Laurier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laurier. Laurier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stenkov scores with a nice head shot.
Laurier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenkov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenkov.
Laurier throws a leg kick but Stenkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laurier throws a leg kick but Stenkov checks it.
Laurier throws a chopping leg kick but Stenkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexandr Stenkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Laurier tries to land a leg kick but Stenkov saw it coming and moves away.
Stenkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stenkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laurier moves away from the strike by Stenkov.
Laurier digs a good body shot into Stenkov's ribs.
Laurier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stenkov misses with a low kick.
Laurier connects with an inside leg kick.
Laurier throws a head kick that misses.
Stenkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenkov.
Laurier misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenkov throws a leg kick but Laurier moved away.
Laurier misses with a low kick.
Laurier misses with a low kick as Stenkov jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenkov tries a low kick but Laurier avoids it.
Laurier misses with a head kick.
Stenkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laurier.
Laurier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stenkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laurier.
Laurier throws a looping overhand right but Stenkov ducks down to avoid it.
Stenkov throws a sloppy head kick and Laurier moves out of range easily.
Laurier staying out of range there.
Laurier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Laurier misses
and Stenkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laurier throws a hook to the side of Stenkov's head but Stenkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laurier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stenkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Stenkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Laurier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenkov tries to clinch there but Laurier circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenkov.
Alexandr Stenkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Laurier misses with a body kick.
Stenkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laurier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stenkov lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Laurier. Beautiful body shot.
Laurier blocks a jab.
Laurier misses with a low kick as Stenkov jumps back.
Laurier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stenkov's sensitive parts.
Laurier misses with a body kick.
Laurier throws a lazy body kick
and Stenkov counters with a good low kick that Laurier was not able to check.
Stenkov slips under a jab.
Stenkov checks a low kick from Laurier.
Laurier connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stenkov wants to clinch.
Stenkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laurier throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenkov.
Stenkov misses with a double jab.
Laurier throws out a loose jab but Stenkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurier drops his hands momentarily and Stenkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laurier throws a solid leg kick but Stenkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laurier.
Stenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laurier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laurier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laurier scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenkov throws a body punch but Laurier moves out of range.
Stenkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laurier's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laurier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenkov is able to avoid easily.
Stenkov wants to clinch up but Laurier keeps it at a distance.
Laurier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laurier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stenkov jabs Laurier right on the nose. Laurier blinks but takes it well.
Stenkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laurier has time to react.
Laurier scores with a body shot.
Stenkov connects with a body shot that sends Laurier's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stenkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenkov misses the jab.
Laurier throws a nice inside leg kick.

Stenkov clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Stenkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Stenkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Laurier slips under a jab.
Laurier misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laurier.
Laurier throws out a leg kick but Stenkov moves out of range and Laurier only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stenkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Laurier is predictable there
and Stenkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Laurier misses with a low kick.
Laurier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stenkov tries to clinch but Laurier is having none of it.
Stenkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laurier.
Stenkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laurier throws out the jab.
Stenkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Stenkov clinches up against the cage.
Stenkov can't find room to land a body shot as Laurier controls the action.
Laurier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenkov takes a shot to the head.
Laurier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenkov misses with an elbow strike.
Stenkov lands an elbow inside.
Stenkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laurier.
Laurier avoiding damage as Stenkov throws knees to the body.
Stenkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laurier is defending well for now.
Laurier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenkov's elbow.
Stenkov is pressed up against the cage. Laurier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stenkov down to the mat. Stenkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laurier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laurier. Stenkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stenkov is looking to clinch but Laurier is avoiding it.
Stenkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laurier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stenkov lands a body shot.
Laurier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stenkov has closed the distance and engaged Laurier in a clinch.
Stenkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenkov lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenkov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stenkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenkov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laurier's defenses.

It looks like Wilfrid Laurier has been cut.
Laurier lands a shoulder strike.
Laurier wants to break free but Stenkov has control.
Stenkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laurier is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenkov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stenkov throws an elbow but misses.
Stenkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurier lands a body shot.
Stenkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stenkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laurier scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stenkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laurier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenkov tries to throw a body punch but Laurier avoids it by throwing Stenkov back against the cage.
Stenkov can't find room to land a body shot as Laurier controls the action.
Laurier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandr Stenkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stenkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laurier goes for a takedown attempt but Stenkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laurier throws a head kick that misses.
Laurier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stenkov tries to score with a low kick but Laurier moves his leg out of the way.
Stenkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stenkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laurier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stenkov.
Stenkov checks a leg kick.

Stenkov has Laurier up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov lands a nice elbow.
Stenkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laurier takes an elbow to the temple.
Stenkov lands an elbow inside that Laurier shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laurier tries to throw a body punch but Stenkov avoids it by throwing Laurier back against the cage.
Laurier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenkov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Stenkov.
Stenkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenkov digs a right hand into Laurier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laurier's gas tank.
Wilfrid Laurier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stenkov pushes Laurier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Stenkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Laurier fails to land.
Stenkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Stenkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Stenkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandr Stenkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.