PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stglitz's entrance music is Godsmack Awake. A fine choice. Slayer has chosen Otep - Battle Ready as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Stglitz
vs
Slayer

180 cm
19
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
163 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

BioPharm Nutrition [ACME]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Stglitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Slayer with that takedown attempt.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Stglitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stglitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stglitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stglitz scores with a shot to the body.
Stglitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stglitz but Stglitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hugo Stglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Stglitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Stglitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but Stglitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stglitz to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz connects with a nice looking jab.

Slayer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stglitz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stglitz is on top in guard.
Stglitz wants to control from the top but Slayer keeps moving.

Stglitz stands up and waves to Slayer to follow him.
Stglitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slayer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slayer.
Hugo Stglitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slayer at a distance.
Stglitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jorje Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stglitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stglitz throws a sloppy head kick and Slayer moves out of range easily.

Slayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stglitz!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stglitz blocking the ground and pound.
Slayer prevents Stglitz from getting the reversal.
Slayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stglitz is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slayer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stglitz turns into him and now he's in Slayer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stglitz looking to sit in guard and control but Slayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stglitz dives on top into guard.
Stglitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Stglitz stands up from Slayer's guard - Stglitz perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slayer.
Stglitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayer misses with a shot to the body
and Slayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Stglitz.
Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stglitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Stglitz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stglitz digs a good hook to Slayer's body.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stglitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stglitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayer's knee momentarily.
Slayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stglitz.
Good shot there by Stglitz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stglitz lands with a nice combination. Slayer backs away looking to recover.
Stglitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hugo Stglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz tries to land a leg kick but Slayer saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stglitz throws a low kick but Slayer avoids it.
Slayer shoots and misses
and Stglitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stglitz to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Stglitz.
Stglitz throws a right hand that Slayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Slayer also avoids with ease.
Stglitz cracks a nice hook into Slayer's ribs.
Stglitz lands a jab to Slayer's midsection.
Stglitz is looking to land body kicks.
Stglitz misses with a wild combination.
Stglitz misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Stglitz counters with a series of strikes. Slayer will be more careful next time no doubt.

Slayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stglitz dives on top into guard.
Slayer tries to strike from the bottom.
Slayer wants to sweep here but Stglitz controlling him for the moment.
Stglitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stglitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stglitz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slayer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stglitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Slayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stglitz dives on top into guard.
Slayer has a closed guard, preventing Stglitz from standing up.
Stglitz is stalling in the full guard.
Stglitz wanted to stand there but Slayer had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Slayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stglitz content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Stglitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stglitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Stglitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Slayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slayer tries to work over Stglitz's front leg with a kick but Stglitz checks it.
Slayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slayer moves forwards but Stglitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Stglitz.
Hugo Stglitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stglitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Hugo Stglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slayer. Slayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Stglitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stglitz.
Stglitz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stglitz misses with the combination.
Slayer fails with the takedown
and Stglitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hugo Stglitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stglitz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slayer shoots and misses
and Stglitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stglitz counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stglitz to counter with a crisp jab.

Slayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stglitz's half guard.
Slayer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stglitz's thigh. Stglitz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Stglitz is keeping the position.
Hugo Stglitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stglitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slayer won't allow Stglitz to sweep him here.
Slayer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stglitz can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Slayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stglitz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stglitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Slayer swings around for an armbar but Stglitz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slayer's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Stglitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stglitz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Stglitz!