PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski has chosen Hemp Gru - Sami swoi as his entrance music. Spliff has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Mustaffa Spliff is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Spliff
vs
Tarnowski

188 cm
35
185 lbs
41 - 34 - 0

179 cm
25
154 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 34 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tarnowski counters with a head kick. That will keep Spliff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spliff is breathing heavily.
Tarnowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spliff wants to clinch
and Tarnowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarnowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spliff.
Spliff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tarnowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tarnowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Tarnowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarnowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarnowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Tarnowski landing with the ground and pound.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Spliff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarnowski stops Spliff from standing up.
Tarnowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarnowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Tarnowski postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
Tarnowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarnowski postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarnowski looking to pass the guard.
Spliff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarnowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarnowski throwing strikes from guard but Spliff blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarnowski looking to pass the guard.
Tarnowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spliff keeping full guard, as Tarnowski tries to pass.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarnowski is controlling him.
Tarnowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spliff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spliff wants to stand up but Tarnowski is controlling him.
Spliff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarnowski is stalling in the full guard.
Tarnowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Spliff has wrist control.
Tarnowski throwing strikes but missing.
Tarnowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Spliff has wrist control.

Tarnowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tarnowski passes into half guard.
Tarnowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarnowski trying to mount his opponent but Spliff defends it.
Tarnowski is keen to just control but Spliff is a slippery customer.
Tarnowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spliff's head.
Tarnowski wants to control but Spliff is keeping him busy.
Tarnowski throwing shots but Spliff is blocking nicely.
Spliff is trying to stand back up but Tarnowski is controlling him
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarnowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tarnowski prevents Spliff from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarnowski drops an elbow to the side of Spliff's head.
Tarnowski working Spliff over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Tarnowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tarnowski looks to land a body kick but Spliff moved away.
Tarnowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tarnowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarnowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliff doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarnowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spliff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tarnowski cracks Spliff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spliff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spliff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spliff wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spliff takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Tarnowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Spliff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spliff some visible discomfort.
Tarnowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarnowski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spliff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Tarnowski is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Spliff is trying to escape and Tarnowski transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Spliff is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tarnowski! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Tarnowski!
A relieved looking Michal Tarnowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.