PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fard Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Stumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tard
vs
Stumps

185 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fard Tard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Stumps!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stumps lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stumps lands with a hook. Tard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stumps moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fard Tard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stumps uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tard.
Stumps scores with a nice head shot.
Stumps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Tard with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Stumps.
Tard throws a lazy right hand but Stumps sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tard shoots in for a takedown but Stumps shows good takedown defense.

Tard gets the takedown into side control.
Stumps is looking for a sweep.
Tard wants to take a breather but Stumps manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tard stopping the sweep attempt from Stumps.
Tard passes into half guard.
Stumps is not content to let Tard control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stumps.
Stumps looking for a sweep. Not yet Stumps, not yet.
Tard thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stumps manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tard manages to get himself to full guard.
Stumps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stumps trying to control but Tard is working from the bottom.
Tard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tard is pulling down on Stumps's head to control his posture.
Tard wants to get back to his feet but Stumps is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stumps trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard working a defensive guard here.
Tard pulls Stumps in close to his closed guard and prevents Stumps from doing any damage or advancing position.

We're going to have a standup here because Fard Tard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tard throws an overhand right that lands on Stumps's shoulder, as Stumps tries to avoid the shot.
Stumps's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stumps duly obliges.
Stumps scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Tard finds it's target.
Nice shot by Stumps.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fard Tard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stumps fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tard, pushing him back against the cage.
Tard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stumps has him pressed against the cage.
Tard wants a takedown but no success here.
Stumps is trying to drag Tard to the mat but Tard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Stumps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stumps is fending him off so far but Tard persists. Nope, Stumps circles away and we're back to standing.
Tard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps tries for a takedown but Tard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stumps scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Stumps clinches with his opponent.

Stumps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tard throws a hook but Stumps blocks it.
Stumps digs a good body shot into Tard's ribs.
Tard is breathing heavily.

Tard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stumps manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stumps is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stumps manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stumps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tard wants to control from the top but Stumps keeps moving.
Stumps keeping full guard, as Tard tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stumps wants to sweep but no luck.
Stumps is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Stumps looking for a guillotine here but Tard defends easily.
Stumps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Stumps had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tard defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stumps looking for a sweep. Not yet Stumps, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Stumps dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stumps steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tard.
Stumps fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stumps slips under a jab from Tard.
Stumps wants to clinch up but Tard keeps it at a distance.
Stumps steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tard.
Tard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Stumps blocks the leg kick.
Tard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stumps.
Tard looks to land a left hand but Stumps moved out of range nicely.
Tard shoots and misses

and Stumps counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tard trying to control but Stumps postures up.
Tard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tard.
Stumps preventing the sweep.
Stumps trying to control the position from guard on top but Tard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tard's head.
Stumps scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stumps preventing the sweep.

Stumps drops back looking for a leg! Tard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tard manages to kick Stumps off! Stumps jumps back into Tard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stumps is pushing down on Tard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tard is fighting to maintain full guard but Stumps has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stumps wants to take a breather but Tard is having none of it.
Tard is looking for a sweep. Stumps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stumps lands with a punch from half guard.
Stumps throwing shots but Tard is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Stumps there.
Tard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tard tries to get out of the position.
Stumps is trying to control. Tard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tard wants to get back to full guard.
Stumps working the head and body with strikes.
Stumps has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard is trying to maintain the position but Stumps is very close to passing his half guard.
Tard tries to get to full guard but Stumps has control of the leg.
Stumps looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stumps is keen to just control but Tard is a slippery customer.
Tard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tard seems keen to control Stumps's posture.
Stumps wants to control from the top but Tard keeps moving.

Malcolm Stumps has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stumps throws a body punch but Tard moves out of range.
A left and a right from Stumps both land. Nice combination.
Stumps scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stumps lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stumps moves in looking to clinch but Tard pushes him off.
Tard shoots in but no luck this time.
Stumps throws a right hand that Tard ducks under and follows up with a left that Tard also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stumps.
Tard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stumps.

Stumps decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tard is holding on to half guard well.
Tard is trying to stand.

Stumps is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stumps.
Tard is looking to escape.
Tard is looking to control Stumps's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tard avoid being mounted?
Stumps wants to take a breather but Tard is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard tries to roll over but Stumps keeps him under control.
Stumps is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tard gets back to full guard.
Tard trying to control the position.
Stumps is looking to work some ground and pound but Tard has wrist control.
Tard keeping full guard, as Stumps tries to pass.
Tard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tard is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fard Tard.
Stumps uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Stumps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Stumps avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stumps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stumps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Tard.
Jab from Stumps.
A combination from Stumps does no damage.
Stumps's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stumps duly obliges.
Stumps has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tard misses with a straight right.
Stumps wants to clinch up but Tard keeps it at a distance.
Tard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tard fails with a takedown attempt.
Stumps scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stumps.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tard misses with a combination
and Stumps counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stumps darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stumps sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stumps uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stumps counters with a series of strikes. Tard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Stumps feints and as Tard raises his hands in defense, Stumps changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tard keeping moving, preventing Stumps from controlling successfully.
Stumps works over Tard with some ground and pound from guard.
Stumps looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stumps.
Stumps in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stumps's guard.
Tard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stumps's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tard landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Tard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stumps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tard has managed to get both his arms back between Stumps's legs - danger averted.
Tard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tard is in close to Stumps's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stumps keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard distracts Stumps with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps is trying to keep Tard in close.
Stumps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tard.

Stumps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stumps is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tard landing with the ground and pound.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tard throwing strikes from guard but Stumps blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tard trying to control but Stumps is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stumps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tard throws a big right hand that misses.

Stumps looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malcolm Stumps has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stumps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stumps wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tard is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stumps has hold of Tard's hands but Tard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tard is looking to take a break and control but Stumps is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tard trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Stumps really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tard gets the takedown into side control.
Stumps is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tard is controlling him well.
Tard is looking to take a break and control but Stumps is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stumps is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tard cracks Stumps with a big elbow.
Stumps is looking to reverse the position.
Tard wants to control but Stumps is keeping him busy.
Tard working away.
Stumps is not content to let Tard control the position.
Tard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stumps keeps working.
Stumps trying to remain calm as Tard controls from the top position.
Stumps tries to buck Tard off but Tard is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tard trying to control the action but Stumps is working from the bottom.
Tard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stumps will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tard laying and praying for a moment but Stumps takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stumps tries to roll over but Tard keeps him under control.

That's two 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.
Tard controlling the action here.
Tard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stumps gets back to full guard.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stumps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stumps is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stumps keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps has Tard pulled in close to control his posture.
Tard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fard Tard just wasn't active enough.

Stumps looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stumps is controlling him.
Tard wants to sweep but no luck.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stumps showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stumps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stumps with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard keeping moving, preventing Stumps from controlling successfully.
Tard is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stumps avoids it really well and circles away.
Tard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stumps as he avoids it easily.
Stumps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stumps fakes the leg kick and cracks Tard in the body.
Stumps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tard swivels and escapes.
Tard throws the left hand but Stumps avoids the punch easily.
Stumps keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tard.
Tard fails with the takedown
and Stumps counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fard Tard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stumps scores with a hook to the body. Tard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stumps scores with a kick to the body.
Stumps fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Stumps dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stumps lands a lovely overhand right.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tard can't get the takedown.
Stumps lands with a short shot to the head.

Stumps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Stumps closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stumps lands in his opponent's guard.
Tard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stumps is one step ahead there.
Tard is trying to keep Stumps in close.
Stumps stops Tard from standing up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tard trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Fard Tard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Tard tries to keep at a distance but Stumps has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tard gets underhooks to prevent Stumps's takedown attempt.
Stumps can't get the takedown.

Stumps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stumps avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Stumps shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stumps wants to free his trapped foot but Tard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stumps is thwarting Tard's attempts to control the position.
Fard Tard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tard trying to control here.
Tard is trying to stand.
Tard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stumps working over Tard with some ground and pound. Tard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stumps takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tard is trying to stand up here but Stumps is controlling him well.
Stumps missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tard is in trouble now - Stumps has advanced to mount!
Tard is looking to improve his position but Stumps isn't that keen on the idea.
Stumps landing strikes from the mount and Tard is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tard tries to reverse the position but Stumps maintains control.
Stumps lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stumps. What's that going to do exactly?
Tard is squirming around, avoiding Stumps's attempts to control the action.
Tard taking shots to the head.
Stumps with shots to the head and body - Tard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tard can't escape the position.
Stumps landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tard is looking to get to half guard.
Tard is bucking up trying to escape but Stumps cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stumps lands a big shot there that rocks Tard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumps takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Tard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Malcolm Stumps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stumps can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tard is looking to escape.
Stumps with shots to the head and body - Tard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stumps looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stumps raining down hammerfists from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Stumps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stumps 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Malcolm Stumps!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Malcolm Stumps!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Malcolm Stumps!

Malcolm Stumps wins by unanimous decision!
Malcolm Stumps is the new light heavyweight champion!