PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Faner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spiral Stairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiral Stairs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Faner
vs
Stairs

190 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Faner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spiral Stairs!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faner moves in looking to clinch but Stairs pushes him off.
Stairs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faner.
Stairs swats away the attempt to clinch by Faner.
Faner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stairs.
Faner wants to clinch.
Stairs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stairs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Faner misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Faner.

Stairs gets a double leg takedown into Faner's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stairs controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faner wants to stand and escape but Stairs is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stairs looking to pass the guard.
Stairs slips nicely into half guard.
Stairs is looking to take a break and control but Faner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Stairs is looking for a kimura but Faner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stairs to get the leverage.
Faner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faner tries to get out of the position.
Stairs wants to take a breather but Faner is having none of it.
Stairs prevents Faner from standing back up.
Stairs trying to control from half guard but Faner is working away.
Faner wants to get back to his feet.
Faner is refusing to be controlled, as Stairs sits in half guard.
Stairs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Faner is concentrating on defense, preventing Stairs from advancing position.

Stairs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Faner tries to kick Stairs off but Stairs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stairs thows a huge punch but Faner dodges it nicely.
Faner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stairs on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stairs is trying to control. Faner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Faner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stairs.
Stairs is controlling the pace.
Faner is trying to stand.

Stairs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Faner is just riding it out for now. Stairs eventually gives up the hold.
Faner tries to get to full guard but Stairs has control of the leg.

Faner is defending against the submission attempts here by Stairs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stairs trying to pass the guard but Faner defending well.
Faner is looking to escape.
Stairs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stairs lands a heavy elbow.

Stairs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Faner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faner wants to hold on but Stairs pushes him away.

Stairs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Faner is surviving well by controlling Stairs's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faner trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stairs takes Faner's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Faner is in trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stairs has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Faner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Stairs has got one arm under Faner's chin. This could be trouble... Faner trying to control the other hand but Stairs gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Faner has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spiral Stairs!
Spiral Stairs thanked the fans post fight for their support.