PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stann Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BLUNT- . The crowd seem to be enjoying Maurizio's choice of entrance music: Mechina: Empyrean. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mick Maurizio enters the cage!

Stone
vs
Maurizio

190 cm
28
222 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

172 cm
33
210 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stann Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Maurizio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone checks a leg kick.
Stone throws a low kick but Maurizio moves out of range easily.
Maurizio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Stone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maurizio gets full guard.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maurizio wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position.
Stone being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maurizio is controlling Stone's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mick Maurizio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stone feints and then cracks Maurizio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maurizio down.

Stone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maurizio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maurizio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stone's guard.
Maurizio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stone postures up.
Stone wants to control from the top but Maurizio keeps moving.
Maurizio keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio pulls Stone in close to prevent any damage.
Stone prevents Maurizio from getting back to his feet.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mick Maurizio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maurizio wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Maurizio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone tries for a takedown but Maurizio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maurizio fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Maurizio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stann Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Maurizio.

Stone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stone lands in his opponent's guard.
Stone lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Maurizio has wrist control.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maurizio is keeping the position for now.
Maurizio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stone trying to control but Maurizio is working from the bottom.
Maurizio wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Maurizio can't keep his opponent in guard - Stone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maurizio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
Maurizio wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Maurizio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Maurizio is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Maurizio is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maurizio has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maurizio is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stann Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maurizio tries to land a body kick
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Mick Maurizio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Stann Stone has been cut.
Maurizio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.

Stone clinches up with Maurizio and pushes him back against the cage.
Maurizio tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.

Stone has picked Maurizio up - he's going for a ride! Stone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Stone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maurizio!

Stone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maurizio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maurizio!
Stann Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maurizio is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maurizio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio wants to stand but Stone is controlling his posture from full guard.

Stone working for a triangle but Maurizio defends it easily.
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Stone working for a submission but Maurizio is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to control but Maurizio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Stone working for a guillotine from mount but Maurizio is in no mood to give up.
Maurizio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maurizio wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
Maurizio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Maurizio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Maurizio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maurizio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.

Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Maurizio keeping hold of Stone's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maurizio tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maurizio's head.
Maurizio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stone's back!
Stone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stone is in trouble now - Maurizio has advanced to mount!
Maurizio is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Stone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maurizio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Maurizio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stann Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stann Stone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maurizio tries to clinch up.
Stone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stone leaves Maurizio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maurizio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maurizio takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stone drives through and clinches with Maurizio against the cage.
Maurizio missing with knees to the body.
Stone tries to pull guard but Maurizio won't allow it.

Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maurizio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maurizio somewhat.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Maurizio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maurizio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stann Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Maurizio.
Maurizio tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maurizio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maurizio manages to get back to half guard.

Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maurizio defends it well.
Maurizio trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up.

Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Maurizio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maurizio won't allow Stone to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maurizio is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.

Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
Maurizio tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maurizio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Stone is looking for a kimura but Maurizio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage.

Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maurizio defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up.

Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maurizio is trying to control but Stone manages to pass to mount!
Stone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maurizio looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio is trying desperately to improve position.
Stone throws some wild stikes that Maurizio manages to avoid easily.
Stone wants to control the pace but Maurizio is squirming around nicely.

Stone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maurizio is surviving well by controlling Stone's body position as best he can.
Maurizio is working to get back to half guard.
Stann Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stann Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stone 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stann Stone!
Stann Stone gave a mention to Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).