Quick Fight Championship PBP Commentary

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hussein Stahl (ranked 3222 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robo Pope (ranked 15717 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope has chosen Ghost - Monstrance Clock as his entrance music. Stahl has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Stahl
vs
Pope

208 cm
34
301 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

225 cm
42
351 lbs
10 - 57 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 57 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Pope!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pope looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stahl.
Stahl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Stahl shoots in for a double leg but Pope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Stahl backs off Pope throws a huge counter combo but Stahl manages to avoid it all.
Pope fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Stahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stahl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pope pinned against the cage. Pope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been informed that Pope 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hussein Stahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stahl moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stahl keeps control of Pope as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stahl lands a knee to the body.
Stahl has Pope pressed against the cage, preventing Pope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope wants to get back to striking at distance but Stahl won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl has Pope pressed against the cage, preventing Pope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Stahl is controlling him.
Stahl is trying to drag Pope to the mat but Pope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stahl wants to take the fight to the mat but Pope manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stahl wants to take the fight to the mat but Pope manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stahl lands an elbow inside that Pope shrugs off.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Stahl has him pressed against the cage.
Pope is trying to break free.
Stahl keeps control of Pope as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pope avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Stahl has him pressed against the cage.
Pope working hard to break the clinch.
Stahl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Robo Pope's cut even more.
Stahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stahl has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope tries to break free but Stahl pushes him back against the cage.

Stahl pulls guard successfully.
Stahl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pope manages to get himself to full guard.

Stahl stands up over Pope, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stahl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl connects with a couple of short punches.
Stahl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stahl passes into half guard.
Stahl has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pope knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stahl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stahl moves into full mount! Pope won't be happy about that!

Stahl throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Pope has his hands clasped together but Stahl breaks the hold and Pope is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Stahl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
Hussein Stahl bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Robo Pope stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.