PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Faiz Faharuddin (ranked 5197 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Slamcock (ranked 5486 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Faiz Faharuddin
vs
Slamcock

171 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Faiz Faharuddin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Slamcock!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faharuddin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slamcock as he avoids it easily.

Faharuddin moves into the clinch.

Faharuddin jumps guard.
Slamcock wanted to stand there but Faharuddin had control of the position.
Faharuddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slamcock manages to get himself to full guard.

Faharuddin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slamcock, up you get!
Tito Slamcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Slamcock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Faharuddin darts in and clinches Slamcock up against the cage.
Slamcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Faharuddin controls his hands.
Faharuddin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slamcock.
Slamcock avoiding damage as Faharuddin throws knees to the body.
Slamcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faharuddin wants a takedown.

Faharuddin manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Slamcock as he connects with a hook.
Faharuddin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slamcock manages to avoid it.
Faharuddin takes one to the chin there.
Faharuddin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tito Slamcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faharuddin throws a sloppy head kick and Slamcock moves out of range easily.
Slamcock throws a sloppy head kick
and Slamcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faharuddin tries for a takedown but Slamcock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Faiz Faharuddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faharuddin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slamcock swivels and escapes.
Faharuddin really is a fat lump.
Slamcock stuffs the takedown attempt from Faharuddin. Faharuddin gets slowly back to his feet.
Slamcock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slamcock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slamcock thuds his right hand into Faharuddin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Slamcock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faharuddin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Faharuddin or perhaps it was just good defense by Slamcock, which made it look bad.
Faharuddin is breathing heavily.
Slamcock throws a sloppy head kick and Faharuddin moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Slamcock misses.
Slamcock cracks Faharuddin with an open hand slap.
Faharuddin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Faharuddin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slamcock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Faharuddin fails to land the takedown.
Faharuddin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slamcock throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slamcock.
Slamcock punishes Faharuddin's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faharuddin shoots in looking for a takedown but Slamcock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faharuddin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Slamcock.
Slamcock lands the left hand.
Slamcock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Faharuddin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Slamcock stalks Faharuddin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Faharuddin's face. Faharuddin staggers backwards, shaken.
Slamcock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Decent striking displayed by Slamcock there.
Slamcock scores with a nice strike.
Slamcock misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Slamcock coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faharuddin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slamcock counters with a big head kick but Faharuddin shrugs it off.
Slamcock tests Faharuddin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faharuddin slips under a jab from Slamcock.
Faharuddin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Faharuddin clinches up with Slamcock and pushes him back against the cage.
Slamcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faharuddin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slamcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Faharuddin manages to pull guard.
Slamcock is looking to stand up but Faharuddin won't let him.
Faharuddin has his hands on Slamcock's head, controlling the position.
Slamcock wants to get up but he can't break Faharuddin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slamcock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faharuddin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faharuddin trying to control the position here.

Faharuddin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Faharuddin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Slamcock is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Slamcock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Donk. Slamcock catches Faharuddin right on the button with a cross.
Slamcock lands with a slapping head kick.
Slamcock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Faharuddin has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faharuddin.
Slamcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Faharuddin controls his hands.
Slamcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Faharuddin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faharuddin goes for a double leg but Slamcock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slamcock continues to drive forward.

Faharuddin drives through and clinches with Slamcock against the cage.
Slamcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faharuddin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faharuddin wants to take the fight to the mat but Slamcock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Slamcock working aggressively here.
Faharuddin is trying to drag Slamcock to the mat but Slamcock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Faiz Faharuddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faharuddin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faharuddin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faharuddin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slamcock.
Slamcock throws a head punch that misses.
Faharuddin blocking some punches.
Slamcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slamcock misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Faharuddin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slamcock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faharuddin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faharuddin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faharuddin is leaning against Slamcock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faharuddin blocking some punches.
Slamcock managing to block the knees to the body from Faharuddin.
Slamcock throws a head punch that misses.
Faharuddin with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Faharuddin.
Slamcock is pressed up against the cage. Faharuddin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slamcock down to the mat. Slamcock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Faharuddin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slamcock sprawls well. Slamcock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faharuddin gets slowly back to his feet.
Slamcock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faharuddin misses with a left hand
and Slamcock counters with a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Slamcock.
Faharuddin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slamcock circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamcock misses with a wild body shot.
Slamcock lands a head kick. Faharuddin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faharuddin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slamcock.
Slamcock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faharuddin.
Slamcock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slamcock.
Faharuddin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slamcock avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamcock scores with a nice head shot.
Faharuddin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slamcock.
Slamcock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Slamcock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faharuddin.
Slamcock lands with a kick to the temple. Faharuddin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A right-left combo lands from Slamcock.
Slamcock misses with an uppercut.
Slamcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slamcock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faharuddin throws a leg kick but Slamcock moved away.
Slamcock throws a right and a left that Faharuddin avoids nicely.
Faharuddin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slamcock lands a head kick!

Faharuddin drives through and clinches with Slamcock against the cage.
Faharuddin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faharuddin.
Slamcock can't find room to land a body shot as Faharuddin controls the action.
Faharuddin tries to score a body lock takedown but Slamcock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slamcock working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Faharuddin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faharuddin.
Slamcock has a couple of punches blocked by Faharuddin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Slamcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Faharuddin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faharuddin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faharuddin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Faharuddin wants a takedown but no success here.
Slamcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slamcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Faharuddin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slamcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tito Slamcock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faharuddin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slamcock pulls his leg out and moves away.

Faharuddin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Faharuddin on the inside.
Slamcock avoiding damage as Faharuddin throws knees to the body.
Slamcock misses with the head strike.
Slamcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Faharuddin.
Slamcock tries a body shot but Faharuddin blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faharuddin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slamcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Faharuddin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slamcock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Faharuddin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Faiz Faharuddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slamcock slaps away a takedown attempt from Faharuddin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slamcock throws out a powerful jab.
Faharuddin takes one on the button.
Faharuddin misses with a takedown
and Slamcock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Faharuddin thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamcock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Faharuddin drives through and clinches with Slamcock against the cage.
Faharuddin blocking some punches.

Faharuddin manages to break the clinch.
Slamcock scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slamcock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slamcock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faharuddin.
Faharuddin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slamcock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slamcock lands a jab.
Slamcock misses with a hook to the body

and Faharuddin counters by clinching up.
Slamcock tries a body shot but Faharuddin blocks it.

Faharuddin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faharuddin dodges the punch combination from Slamcock.
Slamcock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faharuddin's head.
Good exchange - Slamcock coming out on top.

Slamcock tries to keep at a distance but Faharuddin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faharuddin.
Tito Slamcock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faharuddin fails to pull guard.
Faharuddin throws an elbow but it misses.
Slamcock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Faharuddin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slamcock smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faharuddin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Slamcock lands but Faharuddin takes it in his stride.
Faharuddin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slamcock as he jumps to the side.
Slamcock cracks Faharuddin with an open hand slap.
Slamcock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faharuddin backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Slamcock.
Slamcock scores with a head kick. Faharuddin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Muhammad Faiz Faharuddin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slamcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faharuddin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slamcock scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Slamcock.
Muhammad Faiz Faharuddin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slamcock scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Slamcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slamcock 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Slamcock!