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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. Spliff has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be fireworks!
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188 cm
35
185 lbs
41 - 27 - 0 |
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179 cm
25
154 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
41 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab from Tarnowski. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tarnowski!
Tarnowski lands a right hook to the body.
Spliff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Spliff tries to clinch and Tarnowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tarnowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tarnowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tarnowski wants to take a breather but Spliff is having none of it. Tarnowski prevents Spliff from standing back up.
Tarnowski scoring with strikes to the body and head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarnowski connects with a nice short shot to Spliff's temple. Spliff is trying to stand.
Tarnowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tarnowski throwing shots but Spliff is blocking nicely. Tarnowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Tarnowski is working for a kimura but Spliff is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarnowski trying to control the action but Spliff is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spliff taking some punishment here, with Tarnowski in his half guard. Tarnowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Spliff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spliff is trying to stand back up but Tarnowski is controlling him
Tarnowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Spliff is trying to stand up here but Tarnowski is controlling him well. Tarnowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Spliff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Spliff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tarnowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Tarnowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spliff defends it well. Tarnowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spliff defends it well. Ground and pound from Tarnowski. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tarnowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tarnowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tarnowski prevents Spliff from standing back up.
Tarnowski not landing any meaningful shots this time. Tarnowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Tarnowski working over Spliff with some ground and pound. Spliff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tarnowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Spliff is looking to escape. Tarnowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tarnowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spliff's head. Tarnowski seems to be working for a kimura but Spliff defends the submission attempt. Tarnowski prevents Spliff from standing back up.
Spliff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarnowski. Spliff is not content to let Tarnowski control the position. Spliff is looking to escape. Tarnowski seems to be working for a kimura but Spliff defends the submission attempt. Nice strikes from Tarnowski there. Spliff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarnowski. Tarnowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tarnowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Spliff is defending against the submission attempts here by Tarnowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tarnowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tarnowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spliff defends it well. Ground and pound from Tarnowski. Spliff tries to kick Tarnowski off but Tarnowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Tarnowski not landing any meaningful shots this time. Well, if Tarnowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spliff tries to kick Tarnowski off but Tarnowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tarnowski working the head and body with strikes. Tarnowski stops Spliff from getting back to his feet.
Tarnowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tarnowski dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tarnowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spliff is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tarnowski swinging wildly here.
Tarnowski tries to land a front kick but Spliff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tarnowski keeps the fight on the outside. Tarnowski lands a jab to the head.
Tarnowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliff doesn't seem bothered though. Spliff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarnowski. Tarnowski 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 is working Tarnowski over against the cage. Spliff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spliff blocks a body shot from Tarnowski. Spliff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tarnowski scores with a nice right hand.
Tarnowski throws a leg kick but Spliff moved away. Spliff wants to clinch up but Tarnowski keeps it at a distance. Spliff moves to clinch but Tarnowski breaks away and Tarnowski counters with a nice kick to the body. Tarnowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Spliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sloppy strikes from Tarnowski. Those never looked like landing. Tarnowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Spliff tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tarnowski counters with a shoot takedown. Spliff fights it but they end up in guard.
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! Tarnowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliff works some decent striking defense from the bottom. 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 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Michal Tarnowski has got the better of the ground game so far. Spliff is looking to escape. Tarnowski is looking to take a break and control but Spliff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tarnowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarnowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Spliff won't allow Tarnowski to pass to mount. Tarnowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tarnowski wants to free his trapped foot but Spliff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tarnowski is trying to control. Spliff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tarnowski stops Spliff from getting back to his feet.
Tarnowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spliff is just riding it out for now. Tarnowski eventually gives up the hold. Tarnowski stops Spliff from getting back to his feet.
Tarnowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spliff has managed to free his arm - good work. Tarnowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tarnowski wants to take a breather but Spliff is having none of it. Tarnowski throwing shots but Spliff is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spliff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Spliff is trying to stand back up but Tarnowski is controlling him
Tarnowski wants to free his trapped foot but Spliff is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tarnowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Tarnowski prevents Spliff from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tarnowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tarnowski is nestled in close to Spliff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spliff is defending against the submission attempts here by Tarnowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Spliff tries to kick Tarnowski off but Tarnowski keeps his base steady and stays in half 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. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tarnowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Tarnowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarnowski digs a good body shot into Spliff's ribs. Spliff wants to clinch but Tarnowski slips to the side and Tarnowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving. Spliff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarnowski. Tarnowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tarnowski distracts Spliff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tarnowski stops Spliff from standing up. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tarnowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Spliff is retaining full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tarnowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Tarnowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tarnowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tarnowski is stalling in the full guard. Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving. Tarnowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tarnowski throws a big elbow that misses. Tarnowski cracks Spliff with a solid left hand. Spliff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Tarnowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarnowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tarnowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Tarnowski passes into half guard.
Tarnowski throwing shots but Spliff is blocking nicely. Tarnowski trying to control from half guard but Spliff is working away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spliff tries to kick Tarnowski off but Tarnowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Tarnowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spliff defending well though. Tarnowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Spliff tries to kick Tarnowski off in order to stand up. Tarnowski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Spliff pushes Tarnowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tarnowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Tarnowski cracks Spliff with a big right hand but Spliff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarnowski throws an elbow but Spliff slips to the side and avoids it well. Sloppy strikes there by Tarnowski. Tarnowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spliff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Spliff is trying to escape the position but Tarnowski is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The strikes coming from Tarnowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Spliff wants to get back to his feet. Tarnowski scoring with punches from side control. Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Spliff tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Tarnowski looking to finish Spliff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spliff! Spliff defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tarnowski. Spliff's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Tarnowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spliff is looking to escape. Spliff is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tarnowski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spliff is bucking up trying to escape but Tarnowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tarnowski with shots to the head and body - Spliff looks very uncomfortable down there. Tarnowski looking to finish Spliff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spliff! Tarnowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spliff looks a forlorn figure.
Tarnowski working Spliff over with strikes here. Michal Tarnowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spliff is rocked! Tarnowski blocks Spliff's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Oh Spliff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Tarnowski landing strikes from the mount and Spliff is in trouble! Tarnowski cracks Spliff 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 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Tarnowski! Michal Tarnowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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