PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Moneymake (ranked 3648 p4p, 327 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 3866 p4p, 346 weight class). Rita Stienis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Moneymake
vs
Stienis

190 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

223 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Moneymake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneymake scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Moneymake misses.
Stienis is looking to slow Moneymake down with leg kicks.
Moneymake misses with a double jab.
Moneymake throws a right hand that Stienis ducks under and follows up with a left that Stienis also avoids with ease.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moneymake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stienis under the eye.
Moneymake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stienis.
Moneymake looks to land a combination but Stienis avoids it well.
Moneymake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stienis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stienis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moneymake defends it well.
Stienis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stienis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneymake.

Stienis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!

Stienis decides to stand back up.
Stienis just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Moneymake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moneymake throws a series of punches but Stienis avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Moneymake. No joy for Stienis on that attempt.

Stienis closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis has Moneymake pressed against the cage.
Stienis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moneymake avoids it.

Moneymake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Moneymake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stienis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneymake.
Moneymake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Stienis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Moneymake throws a series of strikes that have Stienis backpedaling.
Stienis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moneymake throws a hook to the side of Stienis's head but Stienis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stienis tries to move into range but Moneymake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stienis tries to clinch there but Moneymake circles away.
Stienis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moneymake swivels and escapes.
Mike Moneymake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
Moneymake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stienis slips under a jab from Moneymake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis tries for a takedown but Moneymake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stienis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Stienis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moneymake was covering up waiting for the punch and Stienis finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Moneymake pushes Stienis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stienis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moneymake on his heels. He'll look to pass Moneymake's guard now, I'm sure.

Moneymake has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stienis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Moneymake misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneymake.
Moneymake is breathing heavily.
Stienis doesn't manage to clinch there - Moneymake circles away.
Moneymake lands the left hand.

Moneymake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stienis, pushing him back against the cage.
Stienis works on Moneymake's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stienis fails to land.

Moneymake manages to break the clinch.
Stienis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moneymake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stienis dives in and grabs Moneymake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moneymake pushes down on Stienis's head and hops out.
Moneymake misses with a double jab
and Stienis counters with a nice body shot.
Moneymake throws a left and a right that both miss

so Stienis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Moneymake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moneymake is trying to break the clinch but Stienis has him pressed against the cage.
Moneymake is trying to push Stienis away but Stienis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stienis taking a breather.
Stienis just leaning against Moneymake, taking a breather.
Stienis misses with a punch to the body.
Moneymake can't break the clinch.
Moneymake can't break the clinch.
Stienis is trying to force a seperation but Moneymake has the dominant position.
Stienis prevents Moneymake from breaking the clinch.
Moneymake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stienis has Moneymake pressed against the cage, preventing Moneymake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Stienis breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Moneymake dominated that round.
That's time! Moneymake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Moneymake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stienis.
Stienis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moneymake throws a left and a right that both miss

and Stienis counters with a single leg into guard. Moneymake didn't expect that.

Stienis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stienis throws a sloppy head kick and Moneymake moves out of range easily.
Moneymake scores with a nice strike.
Stienis shoots in but no luck this time.
Stienis wants to clinch up but Moneymake keeps it at a distance.
Stienis fails with the takedown.
Moneymake throws a big counter combination but Stienis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stienis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moneymake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moneymake throws a big counter combination but Stienis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mike Moneymake is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneymake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stienis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moneymake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stienis somewhat.
Mike Moneymake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.

Stienis clinches up with Moneymake and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moneymake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moneymake as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moneymake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moneymake throws a right hand that Stienis ducks under and follows up with a left that Stienis also avoids with ease.
Moneymake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stienis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moneymake.

Stienis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moneymake's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stienis wants to stand but Moneymake is controlling his posture from full guard.

Moneymake scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis moves away from the strike by Moneymake.
Stienis shoots in and drives through. Moneymake sprawls well.
Moneymake fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Moneymake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stienis tries to circle away but Moneymake has him pinned against the cage.
Stienis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stienis just leaning against Moneymake, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Moneymake.
Moneymake is looking to break free of the clinch but Stienis has double underhooks.

Moneymake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moneymake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stienis misses with a takedown attempt - Moneymake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stienis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moneymake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stienis tries to clinch but Moneymake is having none of it.
Moneymake misses with a straight left.
Moneymake throws a series of punches but Stienis avoids them all with ease.

Moneymake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stienis is looking to break free of the clinch but Moneymake has double underhooks.
Stienis lands an elbow just above Moneymake 's eye.
Stienis prevents Moneymake from breaking the clinch.
Moneymake keeps control of Stienis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stienis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moneymake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneymake blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stienis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moneymake letting Stienis take a breather here.

Moneymake manages to break the clinch.
Moneymake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moneymake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stienis throws a head kick that misses.
Moneymake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stienis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moneymake misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Moneymake dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stienis dives in and grabs Moneymake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moneymake pushes down on Stienis's head and hops out.
Moneymake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moneymake throws a right and a left that Stienis avoids nicely.
Stienis looks for a takedown but Moneymake sprawls well.
Moneymake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Moneymake. No joy for Stienis on that attempt.
Mike Moneymake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
Moneymake throws a series of punches but Stienis avoids them all with ease.
Moneymake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stienis counters with a three punch combo that has Moneymake backing up. Moneymake nods at Stienis to acknowledge the strikes.
Moneymake misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moneymake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moneymake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stienis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stienis moves out of range of the strikes.

Moneymake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymake keeps control of Stienis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Stienis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stienis is looking to clinch.
Stienis closes the distance and clinches up with Moneymake, looking for a takedown. Stienis pushes Moneymake against the cage but Moneymake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stienis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moneymake defends well and Stienis ends up having to push Moneymake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moneymake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Moneymake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moneymake.
Moneymake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stienis can do to turn this around?
Stienis shoots in for a double leg but Moneymake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moneymake works the jab nicely.

Moneymake clinches.

Moneymake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stienis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moneymake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moneymake with a hook.
Moneymake misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Moneymake.
Moneymake stuffs the takedown.
Moneymake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stienis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moneymake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Moneymake rushes Stienis and presses him up against the cage.

Moneymake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stienis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moneymake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moneymake stalks Stienis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stienis's face. Stienis staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis fails with a takedown attempt.
Moneymake throws a series of punches but Stienis avoids them all with ease.
Moneymake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stienis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moneymake tries to avoid it but Stienis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moneymake to the ground. Moneymake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moneymake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Moneymake throws a nice looking combination but Stienis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stienis counters with a body kick.
It looks like Moneymake has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Stienis works the jab nicely.
Moneymake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Moneymake tries to sprawl but Stienis drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Moneymake has one foot on Stienis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moneymake fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Moneymake does no damage.
Stienis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Moneymake misses the target.
Stienis fails with a takedown attempt.
Moneymake misses with the combination.
A combination from Moneymake does no damage.

Moneymake instigates a clinch.
Rita Stienis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Moneymake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moneymake blocks a body shot from Stienis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Moneymake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moneymake 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Moneymake!