PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Strong (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.

Spliff
vs
Strong

188 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

GTI - 1337 NEW REAPER RANGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spliff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Strong misses with a jab to the body
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spliff throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Strong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spliff counters with a straight right hand.
Spliff misses with a looping right.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Strong misses with a right hand
and Spliff counters with a nice body shot.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Spliff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strong doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Strong. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong misses with a body punch
and Spliff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong moves out of range as Spliff strikes.
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spliff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spliff ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Spliff slips under a jab from Strong.
A shot to the body from Strong misses
and Spliff counters with a two punch combo.
Strong misses with a hook
and Spliff counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliff.
Spliff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spliff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Spliff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Spliff.
Spliff slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Spliff catches Strong right on the button with a cross.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Spliff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spliff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spliff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Spliff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spliff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Spliff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Spliff.
Spliff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spliff rather than just go for the knockout.
Strong misses with a hook to the body
and Spliff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Strong blocks a jab.
Spliff loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
Strong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strong misses with a jab to the body
and Spliff counters with a straight right hand.
Strong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spliff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spliff ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Spliff with a hook.
Strong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spliff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spliff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong misses with a looping left.
Spliff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spliff counters with a left to the body.
Spliff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Spliff to counter with a crisp jab.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Spliff.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliver Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Spliff counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Spliff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Strong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spliff is in Strong's guard.
Strong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spliff trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spliff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spliff trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strong 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustaffa Spliff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Strong thows a body shot but no joy.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Spliff throws an off balance right hand
and Spliff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong throws a body punch but Spliff moves out of range.
Spliff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A clash of legs there as Spliff blocks the low kick.

Spliff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strong's guard.
Spliff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spliff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spliff advances position into side control!
Spliff 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.
Strong tries to improve position but can't.

Spliff tries for a kimura but Strong is defending well.
Strong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spliff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff working over Strong with some ground and pound. Strong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strong works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spliff with a nice head shot there.
Spliff trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Spliff throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Strong can't keep his opponent in guard - Spliff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strong tries to get to full guard but Spliff has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spliff lands a nice short elbow.

Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spliff pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff working Strong over with strikes.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strong won't allow Spliff to pass to mount.
Spliff wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy.
Spliff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spliff misses with a head shot. Strong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Spliff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Strong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spliff postures up in Strong's guard and throws a big left but Strong blocks it.
Spliff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff pushing down on Strong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spliff works his way into side control.
Strong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Spliff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spliff grinds an elbow into Strong's temple.
Spliff scoring with punches and elbows.
Spliff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spliff scoring with punches from side control.
Strong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spliff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spliff's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Strong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Strong tightening his grip on Spliff, looking for the choke.
Spliff manages to reverse the position and now he's in Strong's guard. Nice work there by Spliff.
Spliff wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Strong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spliff lands a couple of digs.
Spliff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustaffa Spliff dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Strong misses with an uppercut

and Spliff counters with a shoot takedown. Strong fights it but they end up in guard.
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
Spliff pushing down on Strong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spliff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spliff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spliff throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Spliff landing some decent shots from guard.
Spliff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spliff postures up.
Strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spliff.
Strong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spliff manages to get himself to full guard.
Mustaffa Spliff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.

Spliff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strong wants to pass the guard but Spliff is keeping the position.

Spliff has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
Strong stands up over Spliff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spliff's head.
Oliver Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spliff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strong trying to control but Spliff is working from the bottom.
Spliff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strong postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.

Spliff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strong is aware though and is defending well.
Spliff working a defensive guard here.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliff swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spliff is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spliff is on top in guard.

Strong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spliff looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spliff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spliff is keen to just control but Strong is a slippery customer.
Spliff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff trying to control from half guard but Strong is working away.
Strong wants to improve his position but Spliff is controlling well.

Spliff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strong defends it well.
Strong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spliff is in close to Strong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spliff is trying to get back to full guard.
Mustaffa Spliff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strong is looking to advance position but Spliff won't allow it.

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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaffa Spliff!