PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liberal Stomper (ranked 243 p4p, 35 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 680 p4p, 87 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stallion's choice of entrance music: Ozzy Osborne - Crazy Horse. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Stomper
vs
Stallion

188 cm
22
164 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
166 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liberal Stomper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Stallion misses the target.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown. Stomper tries to sprawl out of it but Stallion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stomper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper is having none of it.
Stomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stomper defends it well.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Stallion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Stallion feints and as Stomper raises his hands in defense, Stallion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stallion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stomper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stomper pulls Stallion in close to prevent any damage.
Stomper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Stomper stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion shoots in but Stomper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stallion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stomper tries to avoid it but Stallion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stomper to the ground. Stomper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper prevents the takedown attempt.
Stomper wants to break free but Stallion has control.
Stomper is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but Stomper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stallion's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stallion's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Stallion lands a takedown into guard.
Stomper keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion pushes down on Stomper's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Stomper dodges it nicely.
Stallion wants to control but Stomper is keeping him busy.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stomper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stomper controls Stallion momentarily but Stallion frees himself.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stallion lands a couple of elbows.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion passes into half guard.
Stomper trying to control here.
Stallion working over Stomper with some ground and pound. Stomper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stomper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stallion is trying to control. Stomper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Stomper dodges it nicely.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stomper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Stomper. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Stallion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stallion showed some decent athleticism there.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Stomper has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stallion is on him like a limpet, forcing Stomper back against the cage.

Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Stomper gets to his feet. Stallion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stomper as he jumps to the side.
Stomper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Stomper throws a jab when Stallion was well out of range.
Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stomper's head.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stomper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stomper is trying to force a seperation but Stallion has the dominant position.

Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stomper wants to stand and escape but instead Stallion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stallion postures up.
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harvey Stallion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stallion stands up over Stomper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion tries to free his leg and advance position but Stomper is retaining full guard.
Stomper controlling Stallion's posture.
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stomper wants to stand but Stallion is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stallion wants to sweep but Stomper has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stallion keeps trying to improve his position.
Stallion sneaks back into half guard.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Stomper is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomper tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Stomper is controlling well.
Stomper tries to stand and escape but Stallion is controlling the position.
Stallion gets full guard.
Stallion looking to control.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stallion postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stallion misses with a straight right.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Stallion connects with a body shot.
Stallion shoots for a double leg takedown but Stomper sprawls well. He's pushed Stallion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Stomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stomper appears to be looking for a big counter.

Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion throws a strike aimed at the side of Stomper's head but Stomper avoids it well.
Stallion 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.
Stomper dodges the ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stallion is trying to ground and pound but Stomper uses the momentary lack of control by Stallion to regain half guard.
Stomper is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stomper avoid being mounted?
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stomper is not content to let Stallion control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion drops an elbow to the side of Stomper's head.
Ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Stomper defends it.
Stallion not doing much here.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stallion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stomper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stallion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper won't allow it.
Stomper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stomper is trying to control but can't.
Stallion trying to control from half guard but Stomper is working away.
Stallion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stomper's thigh. Stomper counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion pushing down on Stomper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stallion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stallion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stallion wants to control but Stomper is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stallion lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stomper defending well though.
Stallion wants to take a breather but Stomper is having none of it.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stallion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a straight right hand.
Stomper keeps the fight on the outside.
Stomper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liberal Stomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper throws a lazy uppercut

and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stomper!

Stomper throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Stomper pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stomper's waist but Stomper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallion off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Stomper misses its target.
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Stallion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stallion.
Stallion goes for a double leg but Stomper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stomper continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Stomper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Stallion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stomper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stallion laying and praying for a moment but Stomper takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stallion with the ground and pound but Stomper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stomper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stallion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
Stomper trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stallion controlling from the top position.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Stomper has wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion slips under a jab from Stomper.

Stallion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Stomper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
Stallion throws the left hand but Stomper avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Stallion with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion shoots for a double leg takedown but Stomper sprawls well. He's pushed Stallion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stomper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Stomper moved out of range.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stallion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stomper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Stallion drives through with a takedown into Stomper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Stomper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Stomper avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Stomper breaks the clinch.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper had his way with Harvey Stallion in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stallion stuns Stomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stallion shoots and misses
and Stomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Stomper circles away and keeps his distance.
Stallion tries to clinch up.
Stomper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stallion misses with a takedown
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion slips a straight right by Stomper.

Stallion closes the distance and clinches.

Stallion wants the takedown. Stomper is fighting it off but Stallion persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stomper's guard against the cage.
Stallion postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion won't allow Stomper to sweep him here.
Stallion is pushing down on Stomper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stomper is fighting to maintain full guard but Stallion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stomper is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stomper avoid being mounted?
Stallion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stomper's thigh. Stomper counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stallion passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Stomper defends it.
Stomper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stallion is working away from the top position though.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stallion lands strikes from half guard.
Stomper won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomper wants to get back to full guard.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liberal Stomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stomper keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stomper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stallion somewhat.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stomper needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper tries to circle away but Stallion has him pinned against the cage.
Stomper is trying to break free.
Stomper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stomper tries to break free but Stallion pushes him back against the cage.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Stomper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stallion has Stomper pressed against the cage, preventing Stomper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stallion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Harvey Stallion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.