PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between B Faker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedor Stromlenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Faker
vs
Stromlenko

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, B Faker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedor Stromlenko!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stromlenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stromlenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faker trying to mount his opponent but Stromlenko defends it.
Stromlenko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stromlenko is pressing down on Faker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faker wants to stand but Stromlenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Faker tries to free his leg and advance position but Stromlenko is retaining full guard.
Faker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faker.

That's two 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.
Stromlenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faker avoids the head kick by Stromlenko.
Stromlenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stromlenko connects with a high kick.
Faker blocks a head kick by Stromlenko.
Faker has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stromlenko pushes Faker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stromlenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stromlenko is trying to break free.
Stromlenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Stromlenko manages to break the clinch.
Stromlenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stromlenko scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick misses from Stromlenko.
Stromlenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stromlenko tries to clinch but Faker is having none of it.

Stromlenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stromlenko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stromlenko throws some wild stikes that Faker manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stromlenko trying to control but Faker is having none of it.
Stromlenko controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Faker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stromlenko manages to avoid it.
Faker misses with a takedown
and Stromlenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faker tries to clinch up
and Stromlenko counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stromlenko.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stromlenko thows a body kick. Faker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stromlenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stromlenko misses with a head kick.
Stromlenko throws a nice head kick!
Faker tries for a takedown but Stromlenko circles away easily
and Stromlenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Faker shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stromlenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stromlenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faker circles away from the clinch attempt

and Faker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stromlenko's guard now.
Faker is looking to work some ground and pound but Stromlenko has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stromlenko is on top in guard.
Stromlenko wants to control from the top but Faker keeps moving.
Faker seems keen to control Stromlenko's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stromlenko trying to control but Faker is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stromlenko postures up in Faker's guard and throws a big left but Faker blocks it.
Stromlenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stromlenko trying to control but Faker is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stromlenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stromlenko with a poor takedown

and Faker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stromlenko's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pedor Stromlenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Faker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stromlenko!
Stromlenko is squirming around, avoiding Faker's attempts to control the action.
Stromlenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Faker looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stromlenko is looking to get to half guard.
Stromlenko is squirming around, avoiding Faker's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stromlenko is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stromlenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Faker wants to control the pace but Stromlenko is squirming around nicely.
Stromlenko is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Stromlenko tries to hold on but Faker postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stromlenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faker moves to back control.
Pedor Stromlenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stromlenko is trying to break free.

Stromlenko is trying to defend against the choke here but Faker has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Faker Tightens the hold and Stromlenko taps out furiously! Faker displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). B Faker!