PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski has chosen Hemp Gru - Sami swoi as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Spliff
vs
Tarnowski

188 cm
35
185 lbs
41 - 43 - 0

179 cm
26
154 lbs
29 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 41 - 43 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski misses with a double jab.
Spliff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarnowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spliff wants to clinch
and Tarnowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Spliff is looking to clinch.
Tarnowski lands a nice hook to Spliff's body. Spliff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spliff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tarnowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spliff moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliff checks the leg kick.
Tarnowski throws a lazy right hand but Spliff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spliff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarnowski.
Spliff wants to clinch but Tarnowski slips to the side
and Tarnowski counters with a nice body shot.
Spliff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff is looking to clinch.

Spliff clinches.
Tarnowski blocks an uppercut.
Spliff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarnowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tarnowski is trying to pull guard but Spliff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spliff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Tarnowski, against the cage.
Tarnowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Spliff controls his hands.
Spliff slowing the pace effectively.
Spliff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarnowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spliff stalling in the clinch but Tarnowski improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Tarnowski fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Spliff fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Spliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarnowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spliff. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski lands a body shot.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Tarnowski circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tarnowski.
Tarnowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spliff darts in trying to clinch

and Tarnowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliff pushes Tarnowski off looking to stand but Tarnowski dives back in and keeps control.

Spliff manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tarnowski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarnowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spliff.
Tarnowski scores with a shot to the side of Spliff's head.
Spliff throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tarnowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spliff wants to stall.
Spliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliff throws a head punch that misses.
Tarnowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tarnowski.
Spliff scores with a hook to the body.
Spliff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tarnowski blocking some punches.
Spliff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Spliff manages to break the clinch.
Spliff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spliff wants it to stay on the feet.
Spliff tries to clinch

and Tarnowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tarnowski prevents Spliff from getting back to his feet.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tarnowski manages to pass to side control.
Tarnowski prevents Spliff from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spliff's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliff is trying to stand back up but Tarnowski is controlling him
Tarnowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spliff's head.
Tarnowski working over Spliff with some ground and pound. Spliff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarnowski thows a huge punch but Spliff dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliff is looking to escape.
Spliff won't allow Tarnowski to pass to mount.
Spliff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spliff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tarnowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Tarnowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Tarnowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spliff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tarnowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spliff tries to clinch

and Tarnowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarnowski.
Spliff wants to stand but Tarnowski is controlling the position.
Tarnowski works over Spliff with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarnowski wants to pass the guard but Spliff is keeping the position.
Tarnowski stops Spliff from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarnowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarnowski prevents Spliff from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spliff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tarnowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarnowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Spliff to counter with a crisp jab.
Spliff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarnowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarnowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarnowski counters with a nice body shot.
Spliff looks to clinch

and Tarnowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spliff won't be happy with that.
Tarnowski trying to control the position but Spliff is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tarnowski prevents Spliff from escaping the position.
Tarnowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spliff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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!
Spliff tries to escape but Tarnowski is in control.
Tarnowski throws an elbow but Spliff slips to the side and avoids it well.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.

Tarnowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Spliff is defending well.
Spliff is trying to buck Tarnowski off.
Sloppy strikes there by Tarnowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spliff some visible discomfort.
Spliff is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarnowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Tarnowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarnowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spliff tries to escape but Tarnowski is in control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A punch combination from Tarnowski misses.
Spliff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tarnowski counters with a two punch combo.

Spliff clinches up with Tarnowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarnowski tries to work over Spliff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarnowski has a couple of punches blocked by Spliff.
Tarnowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spliff backwards.

Tarnowski manages to break the clinch.
Spliff darts in trying to clinch

and Tarnowski counters with a shoot takedown. Spliff fights it but they end up in guard.

Tarnowski drops back looking for a leg! Spliff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spliff manages to kick Tarnowski off! Tarnowski jumps back into Spliff's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Tarnowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Spliff tries to clinch but Tarnowski moves away

and Tarnowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Spliff parries the strikes from Tarnowski easily there. Tarnowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Spliff to escape.
Tarnowski lands a few punches from side control.
Spliff is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarnowski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spliff on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spliff dodges the ground and pound from Tarnowski.
Tarnowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spliff is trying to buck Tarnowski off.
Tarnowski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spliff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tarnowski.
Spliff is pushing Tarnowski's head away, looking to escape. Tarnowski manages to hold on to the position though.

Tarnowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spliff, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarnowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Spliff taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tarnowski trying to control the position but Spliff is working away.
Spliff is trying to buck Tarnowski off.
Tarnowski trying to control the action but Spliff is working from the bottom.

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.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tarnowski fails with the takedown.
Spliff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spliff moves in looking to clinch but Tarnowski pushes him off.
Tarnowski lunges at Spliff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spliff's hand.
Spliff wants to clinch

and Tarnowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski prevents Spliff from standing back up.
Tarnowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spliff is trying to stand up here but Tarnowski is controlling him well.
Spliff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Tarnowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spliff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tarnowski.
Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarnowski is looking to advance position but Spliff won't allow it.
Tarnowski prevents Spliff from standing back up.

Tarnowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Tarnowski slips a nice elbow through Spliff's hands, connecting with Spliff's forehead.
Tarnowski trying to pass the guard but Spliff defending well.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Michal Tarnowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarnowski wants to control but Spliff is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tarnowski trying to pass the guard but Spliff defending well.
Tarnowski thows a huge punch but Spliff dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Spliff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spliff is looking to escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Tarnowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarnowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Tarnowski!
Michal Tarnowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.