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LMS 44th War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Merryweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolek Pabisz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merryweather kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabaton - Carolus Rex. John Merryweather looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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220 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Merryweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolek Pabisz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Pabisz misses.
Pabisz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Merryweather is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pabisz throws a body punch but Merryweather moves out of range.
Merryweather checks a low kick from Pabisz.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pabisz has eaten all the pies!
Pabisz throws a hook to the side of Merryweather's head but Merryweather sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merryweather went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pabisz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Merryweather doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Pabisz finds it's target.
Merryweather goes for a double leg but Pabisz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pabisz continues to drive forward.
Merryweather has been working on his balance at MMA Sanok Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pabisz.
Pabisz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pabisz throws a looping overhand right but Merryweather ducks down to avoid it.
Pabisz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merryweather moves away from the strike by Pabisz.
Merryweather is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pabisz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Merryweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Merryweather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pabisz throws out the jab.
Merryweather throws a quick counter head kick but Pabisz was just out of range.
Merryweather keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Merryweather tries to counter with a takedown but Pabisz is quick to defend against it.
Pabisz swings widly with a right hand
and Merryweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pabisz scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Merryweather as he checks the leg kick.
Merryweather thinks about countering with a head kick.
Merryweather checks a low kick from Pabisz.
Pabisz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Merryweather doesn't seem bothered though.
Pabisz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Merryweather half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pabisz throws an off balance right hand
and Merryweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pabisz throws a lazy right hand but Merryweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merryweather went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Merryweather checks the leg kick.
Pabisz looks winded!
Pabisz misses the jab.
Merryweather throws a big counter combination but Pabisz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Pabisz is predictable there
letting Merryweather counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Pabisz is predictable there
and Merryweather counters with an inside leg kick.
Merryweather shoots in but no luck this time.
Pabisz tries to score with a low kick but Merryweather moves his leg out of the way.
Merryweather misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Merryweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pabisz misses with an uppercut
and Merryweather decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pabisz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merryweather slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merryweather drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Merryweather as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pabisz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Merryweather! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Merryweather!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hakob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Hakob!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reign has closed the distance and engaged Hakob in a clinch.
Hakob lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hakob throws an elbow but misses.
Hakob gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hakob lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Charles Reign has been cut.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Reign blocks an elbow strike.
Hakob lands a damaging elbow.
Reign avoids the elbow strike from Hakob, against the cage.
Reign tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakob avoids it.
Hakob avoiding damage as Reign throws knees to the body.
Hakob avoiding damage as Reign throws knees to the body.
Reign blocks the elbow strike.
Hakob lands a damaging elbow.
Hakob lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reign takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hakob.
Reign blocks the elbow strike.
Reign takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakob creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hakob lands an elbow just above Reign 's eye.
Hakob lands an elbow inside that Reign shrugs off.
Hakob lands an elbow inside that Reign shrugs off.
Reign takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reign has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reign dodges an elbow strike from Hakob.
Hakob pushes off an throws an elbow but Reign leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reign takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reign is rocked!
Hakob comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Reign is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hakob pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hakob throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hakob pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hakob.
Hakob looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinched against the cage, Hakob lands a big elbow that drops Reign! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Reign is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hakob!
Daniel Hakob thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. welcome to the jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gunner Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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282 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reuven Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris slows the pace down.
Harris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Harris slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris advances to full mount.
Harris controlling his opponent.
Harris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Harris cracks Johnson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Erikksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Graves acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Erikksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikksen scores with a jab.
It looks like Alex Graves has been cut.
Erikksen lands a big right hand that sends Graves crashing to the mat! Erikksen stays standing though and waves Graves back to his feet!
Graves is rocked!
Erikksen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Graves tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morrison Erikksen!
In defeat, Alex Graves stepped up to the mic, saying 'No way, no way. That crap was stopped too soon!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartmen has chosen Eric Cartman - Come Sail Away as his entrance music. 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?
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265 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Cartmen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartmen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cartmen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grant tries to bench press Cartmen off him but Cartmen keeps the position.
Grant can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartmen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grant, who protects the arm well.
Cartmen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grant's legs.
Grant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartmen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartmen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartmen is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartmen to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartmen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is not content to let Cartmen control the position.
Grant looking for submissions off his back.
Grant trying to control here.
Cartmen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grant wants to improve his position but Cartmen is controlling well.
Cartmen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grant defends it well.
Cartmen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant is trying to get back to full guard.
Grant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartmen pulls his head out easily.
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartmen is looking to advance position but Grant won't allow it.
Cartmen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartmen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Cartmen has control of the leg.
Cartmen is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartmen to get the leverage.
Grant is pressing down on Cartmen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartmen wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartmen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartmen is aware though and is defending well.
Grant looking for a guillotine here but Cartmen defends easily.
Cartmen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartmen working some strikes from top position.
Cartmen trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant trying to control the position.
Cartmen passes Grant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grant is not content to let Cartmen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant manages to get to full guard.
Grant controls Cartmen momentarily but Cartmen frees himself.
Grant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartmen trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Cartmen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Grant has his foot on Cartmen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartmen works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartmen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartmen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartmen defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant trying to control the position.
Grant has his foot on Cartmen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartmen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Cartmen will probably get the nod.
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.
Grant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grant controlling the action here.
Cartmen is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartmen actively working from the bottom here.
Grant is looking for a kimura but Cartmen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grant to get the leverage.
Cartmen is defending against the submission attempts here by Grant.
Cartmen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartmen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grant is working away from the top position though.
Cartmen gets full guard.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartmen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartmen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartmen keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Cartmen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.
Cartmen is trying to keep Grant in close.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartmen looking for a guillotine here but Grant defends easily.
Grant wants to control from the top but Cartmen keeps moving.
Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grant trying to control but Cartmen is working from the bottom.
Grant pushing down on Cartmen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Grant is trying for a kimura here. Cartmen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grant wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terrell Grant!
A relieved looking Terrell Grant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Eric Cartmen stepped up to the mic, saying 'screw you guys i'm going home'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
43 - 48 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
43 - 48 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royler Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spliff but Spliff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spliff has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spliff is defending well.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spliff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mustaffa Spliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royler Gracie.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spliff.
Spliff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spliff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Spliff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliff lands a shoulder strike.
Spliff lands a right hand.
Spliff scores with a shoulder strike.
Spliff manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Spliff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spliff rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Spliff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spliff is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Spliff.
Spliff breaks the clinch.
Spliff darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Spliff.
Spliff lands with a right to the head.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spliff jumps guard.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Spliff pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliff moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Spliff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Spliff.
Spliff pulls guard effortlessly.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Spliff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spliff manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Spliff's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliff is keeping the position for now.
Gracie prevents Spliff from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spliff, up you get!
Spliff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Spliff gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spliff seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Spliff wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Spliff stands up and beckons Gracie to join him on the feet.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spliff's waist but Spliff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Spliff gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Spliff closes the distance and clinches.
Spliff lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaffa Spliff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Spliff. Spliff maintains the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Spliff manages to break the clinch.
Spliff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spliff breaks the clinch.
Spliff tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Spliff rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Spliff to work.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spliff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Spliff manages to get underhooks.
Mustaffa Spliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royler Gracie.
Spliff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Spliff.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spliff.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Spliff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spliff drags the fight down to the ground.
Spliff is working an open guard so Gracie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spliff drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spliff prevents it.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Spliff takes the fight into the clinch.
Spliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mustaffa Spliff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliff clinches with his opponent.
Spliff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Spliff tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliff pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie 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 Gracie.
Spliff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Spliff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spliff here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Spliff looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Spliff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spliff pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spliff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spliff makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice sprawl there from Spliff as Gracie shoots in.
Spliff clinches with his opponent.
Spliff presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Spliff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Spliff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Spliff.
Spliff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Spliff on the inside.
Spliff breaks from the clinch.
Spliff moves into the clinch.
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 softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spliff jumps guard.
Spliff is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Mustaffa Spliff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaffa Spliff dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spliff tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Spliff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spliff continues to drive forward.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Spliff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spliff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spliff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spliff wants it to stay on the feet.
Spliff is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spliff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spliff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spliff instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spliff.
Spliff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spliff darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Spliff works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Spliff stalling the fight.
Spliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliff.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spliff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mustaffa Spliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royler Gracie.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Spliff avoids it easily.
Spliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Spliff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spliff clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie has Spliff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spliff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spliff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Spliff.
Spliff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Spliff wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mustaffa Spliff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spliff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spliff tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
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.
Spliff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Spliff lands with a light punch inside.
Spliff successfully pulls guard.
Gracie stops Spliff from standing up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Spliff is keeping the position.
Spliff is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spliff manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Spliff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustaffa Spliff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spliff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaffa Spliff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mustaffa Spliff waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Athan Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski's entrance music is Hemp Gru - Sami swoi . A fine choice. Stamatis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lose Yourself. This should be fireworks!
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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
35 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Athan Stamatis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski throws a nice looking combination but Stamatis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarnowski throws a body kick that misses.
Stamatis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stamatis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarnowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarnowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Tarnowski is pulling down on Stamatis's head to control his posture.
Tarnowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tarnowski wants to sweep here but Stamatis controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamatis landing with the ground and pound.
Stamatis throwing strikes from guard but Tarnowski blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stamatis defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stamatis preventing the sweep.
Stamatis wants to control from the top but Tarnowski keeps moving.
Stamatis passes Tarnowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tarnowski gets back to full guard.
Stamatis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarnowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Stamatis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarnowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stamatis.
Tarnowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Stamatis looking to pass the guard.
Tarnowski working for submissions but it's allowed Stamatis to get to half guard.
Tarnowski wants to improve his position but Stamatis is controlling well.
Stamatis throwing shots but Tarnowski is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski gets full guard.
Stamatis wants to pass the guard but Tarnowski is keeping the position.
Tarnowski keeping moving, preventing Stamatis from controlling successfully.
Stamatis lands a couple of elbows.
Tarnowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stamatis's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarnowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarnowski throwing strikes but missing.
Tarnowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stamatis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis keeping moving, preventing Tarnowski from controlling successfully.
Tarnowski throwing strikes but missing.
Tarnowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamatis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarnowski advances position into side control!
Stamatis is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stamatis dodges the ground and pound from Tarnowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michal Tarnowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Stamatis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stamatis connects with a body shot that sends Tarnowski's belly button to the back.
Tarnowski tries to move into range but Stamatis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tarnowski thuds a left hand into Stamatis's body.
Tarnowski throws out a powerful jab.
Stamatis goes for a double leg but Tarnowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarnowski continues to drive forward.
Stamatis throws the kick towards the body but Tarnowski avoids it.
Stamatis thuds his shin into the meat of Tarnowski's side.
Tarnowski motions for Stamatis to come forward. Tarnowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamatis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarnowski is just out of range.
Tarnowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarnowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tarnowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stamatis. Stamatis obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarnowski misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tarnowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stamatis was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarnowski.
Stamatis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarnowski looks to land a body kick but Stamatis moved away.
Stamatis throws the left hand but Tarnowski avoids the punch easily.
Stamatis misses the shot to the body.
Tarnowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stamatis sprawls and moves away.
Stamatis throws a wild body kick that Tarnowski sees coming a mile off.
Stamatis looks to throw a body kick
and Tarnowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stamatis is looking to control Tarnowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stamatis avoid being mounted?
Tarnowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stamatis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stamatis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarnowski 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.
Tarnowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarnowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Stamatis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tarnowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stamatis has wrist control.
Tarnowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarnowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarnowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski throws an elbow that misses. Stamatis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarnowski's guard. Nice move by Stamatis!
Stamatis looking to pass the guard.
Stamatis postures up and lands a big shot to Tarnowski's brow.
Stamatis is working Tarnowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tarnowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stamatis defends well.
Stamatis stands up over Tarnowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stamatis looking to sit in guard and control but Tarnowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stamatis trying to keep a closed guard but Tarnowski is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarnowski preventing the sweep.
Stamatis has his hands on Tarnowski's head, controlling the position.
Tarnowski trying to control but Stamatis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Tarnowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stamatis blocks a leg kick.
Stamatis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Michal Tarnowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarnowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Stamatis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stamatis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stamatis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stamatis works Tarnowski's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Tarnowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stamatis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarnowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarnowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stamatis tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarnowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tarnowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stamatis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stamatis misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis scores with a jab to the head.
Tarnowski thumps Stamatis with a low kick.
Stamatis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tarnowski misses with a low kick as Stamatis jumps back.
Stamatis lands a jab to Tarnowski's midsection.
Tarnowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stamatis misses with a leg kick.
Tarnowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stamatis sprawls and moves away.
Stamatis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tarnowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarnowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stamatis throws a body punch but Tarnowski moves out of range.
Stamatis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stamatis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarnowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tarnowski looking to control.
Stamatis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarnowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarnowski is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarnowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stamatis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Stamatis keeps moving.
Athan Stamatis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarnowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stamatis dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stamatis postures up.
Stamatis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarnowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stamatis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarnowski is trying to control the position but Stamatis postures up.
Michal Tarnowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stamatis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stamatis dips to his left and cracks Tarnowski with an uppercut!
Tarnowski is rocked!
Stamatis connects with a leg kick. Tarnowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Tarnowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stamatis throws a nice looking combination but Tarnowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarnowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Stamatis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarnowski moves away.
Stamatis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tarnowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Tarnowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Tarnowski coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Athan Stamatis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarnowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Tarnowski!
A victorious Michal Tarnowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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