PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cono Slash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imma Armoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slash
vs
Armoff

177 cm
28
185 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

181 cm
26
183 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Slam-or-Fist

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cono Slash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imma Armoff!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Slash as Armoff shoots in.

Armoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slash sprawls well initially but Armoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Armoff 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.

Armoff is looking for a kimura here.
Slash wants to get back to his feet.

Slash is defending against the submission attempts here by Armoff.
Armoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Slash is wriggling around trying to escape.

Armoff working for a submission but Slash is keeping him at bay.

Armoff goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Slash turns into him and now he's in Armoff's guard.
Slash throwing strikes from guard but Armoff blocks nicely.
Armoff working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slash passes Armoff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Armoff is pressing down on Slash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slash's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slash postures up.

Slash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armoff wants to sweep but no luck.

Slash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Armoff 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.

Slash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Armoff dives on top into guard.

Slash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slash is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armoff wants to pass the guard but Slash is keeping the position.
Armoff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Slash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armoff is aware though and is defending well.

Armoff postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slash is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armoff, into his guard.

Slash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Armoff dives on top into guard.
Slash keeping full guard, as Armoff tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armoff pushes down on Slash's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Armoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Slash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Armoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Armoff works his foot free and advances to mount.

Armoff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Slash is now in Armoff's guard. A big mistake from Armoff there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Imma Armoff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armoff.
Slash scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Imma Armoff has been cut.

Armoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Armoff goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Slash turns into him and now he's in Armoff's guard.

Armoff is looking for a triangle but Slash pushes his legs off easily.

Slash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slash looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armoff moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Slash has worked his arm free - good work by Slash!
Slash manages to work his way to half guard, despite Armoff's best efforts.
Imma Armoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armoff is pressing down on Slash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slash is holding on for now.

Armoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armoff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slash knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slash is defending against the submission attempts here by Armoff.
Slash is trying to get back to full guard.

Slash is defending against the submission attempts here by Armoff.

Armoff trying to work for an americana but Slash has managed to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slash working for a triangle but Armoff defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Armoff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armoff has Slash in his guard.

Slash drops back looking for a leg! Armoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armoff manages to kick Slash off! Slash jumps back into Armoff's guard.
Slash wants to pass the guard but Armoff is keeping the position.

That's four 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.
Slash won't allow Armoff to sweep him here.
Slash passes into half guard.
Armoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Slash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armoff is just riding it out for now. Slash eventually gives up the hold.

Slash seems to be working for a kimura but Armoff defends the submission attempt.
Armoff wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cono Slash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Imma Armoff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Armoff closes the distance and clinches up with Slash, looking for a takedown. Armoff pushes Slash against the cage but Slash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armoff dives in and grabs Slash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slash pushes down on Armoff's head and hops out.
Slash throws an overhand right that lands on Armoff's shoulder, as Armoff tries to avoid the shot.
Slash throws a jab but it's blocked by Armoff.

Armoff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Armoff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armoff has Slash in his guard.
Slash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armoff wants to sweep here but Slash controlling him for the moment.
Slash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Slash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Armoff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Armoff has escaped and now he's on top!

Armoff postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slash is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armoff, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff wants to sweep here but Slash controlling him for the moment.
Armoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slash manages to get himself to full guard.

Armoff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slash looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slash looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slash!
Armoff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slash's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armoff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slash.
Armoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armoff wants to sweep here but Slash controlling him for the moment.
Slash tries to free his leg and advance position but Armoff is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armoff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slash!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slash is wriggling around trying to escape.

Armoff looking for a guillotine from mount but Slash is having none of it.

Armoff goes for an armbar but Slash turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slash.
Slash passes Armoff's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Slash seems to be looking for submissions.
Armoff is trying to maintain the position but Slash is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slash wants to work for an arm triangle but Armoff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armoff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Armoff wants to stand but Slash is controlling the position.
Slash wants to get up but he can't break Armoff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slash stopping the sweep attempt from Armoff.
Slash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Armoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slash content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Imma Armoff.
I think Armoff 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imma Armoff!
Imma Armoff is the new middleweight champion!