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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Stiffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiffington has chosen I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Ponjev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Stiffington!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffington fails with the takedown
letting Ponjev counter with a right hand.
Ponjev misses with a hook. Stiffington ducked under it nicely.
Stiffington misses with a takedown
and Ponjev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Ponjev's head coaches at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ponjev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stiffington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stiffington trying to keep a closed guard but Ponjev is proving a slippery customer.
Ponjev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stiffington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponjev has managed to get both his arms back between Stiffington's legs - danger averted.
Ponjev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ponjev tries to free his leg and advance position but Stiffington is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiffington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponjev is looking to stand up but Stiffington won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev trying to control but Stiffington is working from the bottom.
Stiffington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ponjev is aware though and is defending well.
Stiffington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ponjev landing some decent shots from guard.
Ponjev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stiffington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponjev has managed to get both his arms back between Stiffington's legs - danger averted.
Stiffington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ponjev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stiffington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponjev has managed to get both his arms back between Stiffington's legs - danger averted.
Stiffington working for a triangle but Ponjev defends it easily.
Ponjev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev trying to control the position from guard on top but Stiffington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ponjev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stiffington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ponjev defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiffington has momentary wrist control but Ponjev slips an elbow through the middle.
Stiffington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stiffington has his foot on Ponjev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ponjev works his way back into a safe position though.
Stiffington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ponjev controls the pace.
Ponjev wants to get up but he can't break Stiffington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ponjev cracks Stiffington with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ponjev landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiffington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ponjev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ponjev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stiffington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ponjev controls the pace.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Stiffington keeps moving.
Ponjev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stiffington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stiffington is looking for a triangle here but Ponjev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ponjev working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington is trying to control Ponjev's posture but Ponjev avoids it.
Stiffington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ponjev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ponjev working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponjev is putting a hurting on Stiffington here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stiffington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ponjev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ponjev trying to control the position but Stiffington is working away.
Stiffington is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ponjev is looking to take a break and control but Stiffington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stiffington is trying to control Ponjev's posture but Ponjev avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stiffington shoots in for a double leg but Ponjev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stiffington shoots and misses
and Ponjev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stiffington is defended easily by Ponjev.
Sam Ponjev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Stiffington.
Ponjev throws a leg kick but Stiffington checks it.
Stiffington shoots in for a double leg but Ponjev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ponjev lunges at Stiffington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stiffington's hand.
Good work by Stiffington as he checks the leg kick.
Ponjev scores with a jab to the head.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ponjev as he avoids it easily.
Ponjev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ponjev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stiffington fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ponjev as he jumps to the side.
Stiffington is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown but Ponjev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ponjev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stiffington, pushing him back against the cage.
Ponjev pulls guard successfully.
Stiffington trying to control but Ponjev is working from the bottom.
Stiffington won't allow Ponjev to sweep him here.
Stiffington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ponjev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stiffington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ponjev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ponjev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ponjev!
Stiffington is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ponjev connects with a decent elbow.
Stiffington can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ponjev working away.
Stiffington is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ponjev is staying active.
Ponjev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stiffington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiffington is trying to maintain the position but Ponjev is very close to passing his half guard.
Stiffington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ponjev trying to control from half guard but Stiffington is working away.
Stiffington looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponjev pulls his head out easily.
Stiffington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponjev pulls his head out easily.
Ponjev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ponjev is trying for a kimura here. Stiffington looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ponjev wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Ponjev!
Sam Ponjev retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Sam Ponjev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rod Stiffington spoke after the fight, saying 'He tried to touch my sack!'.
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energy
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hype
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