PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sho Stoppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Milgis Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sho Stoppa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sho Stoppa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Stoppa
vs
Milgis Jr

170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sho Stoppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Milgis Jr!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Milgis Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Milgis Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stoppa some visible discomfort.
Milgis Jr working away.
Stoppa tries to improve position but can't.
Stoppa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Milgis Jr off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Milgis Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Stoppa gets his hands free.
Stoppa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stoppa punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stoppa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Milgis Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stoppa misses with a punch to the head.
A lull in the action here.

Stoppa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Milgis Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Milgis Jr prevents Stoppa from getting a body triangle.
Milgis Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stoppa's guard. Nice work there by Milgis Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milgis Jr won't allow Stoppa to sweep him here.
Milgis Jr stops Stoppa from standing up.
Stoppa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milgis Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Stoppa.
Stoppa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Milgis Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stoppa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Milgis Jr is controlling him well.

Milgis Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stoppa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Milgis Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stoppa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Milgis Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Milgis Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stoppa's head.
Stoppa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Milgis Jr trying to control but Stoppa is working from the bottom.
Stoppa wants to sweep but no luck.
Milgis Jr wants to stand but Stoppa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Milgis Jr working some strikes from top position.

Stoppa has his foot on Milgis Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milgis Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Milgis Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stoppa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stoppa tries to get out of the position.
Stoppa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milgis Jr distracts Stoppa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Milgis Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoppa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milgis Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Stoppa looking to control.
Milgis Jr preventing the sweep.
Stoppa is trying to control the position but Milgis Jr postures up.
Milgis Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Milgis Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoppa's half guard.
Milgis Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stoppa is trying to maintain the position but Milgis Jr is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoppa pushes Milgis Jr off looking to stand but Milgis Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Stoppa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milgis Jr is working away from the top position though.
Milgis Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Milgis Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Milgis Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Milgis Jr working Stoppa over with strikes.
Milgis Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Milgis Jr drops an elbow to the side of Stoppa's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Milgis Jr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stoppa stuffs the takedown.
Stoppa throws a jab when Milgis Jr was well out of range.

Milgis Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Stoppa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Milgis Jr is breathing heavily.
Milgis Jr shoots in but Stoppa avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Stoppa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Milgis Jr sprawls well initially but Stoppa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stoppa is trying to control. Milgis Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
George Milgis Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Milgis Jr is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milgis Jr is staying active underneath Stoppa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stoppa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stoppa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milgis Jr keeps working.

Stoppa is trying to work for a kimura but Milgis Jr is defending well.
Stoppa thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Milgis Jr to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Milgis Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Stoppa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stoppa.
Sho Stoppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Milgis Jr.
Milgis Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoppa advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milgis Jr wants to control but Stoppa is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Milgis Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stoppa instigates a clinch.
Milgis Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stoppa prevents the takedown attempt.

Stoppa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Milgis Jr regains guard immediately.
Milgis Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Milgis Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stoppa.
Stoppa wants to control from the top but Milgis Jr keeps moving.
Stoppa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milgis Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoppa slips nicely into half guard.
Milgis Jr is staying active underneath Stoppa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Stoppa seems to be working for a kimura but Milgis Jr defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Milgis Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Milgis Jr gets full guard.
Stoppa is looking to stand up but Milgis Jr won't let him.
Milgis Jr keeping moving, preventing Stoppa from controlling successfully.
Stoppa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milgis Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milgis Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Stoppa gets to his feet. Milgis Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoppa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Milgis Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Milgis Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoppa wants to clinch up but Milgis Jr keeps it at a distance.
Stoppa is looking to clinch but Milgis Jr is avoiding it.

Milgis Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stoppa!
Stoppa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Stoppa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Milgis Jr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for George Milgis Jr!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for George Milgis Jr!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for George Milgis Jr!

George Milgis Jr wins by unanimous decision!