PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Straight Flush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slate comes to the cage accompanied by Some song he made last night. Jesus Slate has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Slate
vs
Flush

170 cm
25
196 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

190 cm
30
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Slate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Straight Flush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slate.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slate.
The crowd cheers as Flush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slate doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Slate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slate.
Flush slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Slate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slate throws a lazy right hand but Flush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jesus Slate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Slate takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Slate.
Flush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slate has Flush pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flush manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flush prevents a body shot from Slate.
Slate lands a body punch.
Slate is leaning against Flush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Flush lands a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flush postures up in Slate's guard and throws a big left but Slate blocks it.
Flush throws a strike but Slate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slate slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Slate wants to stand but Flush is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flush keeping moving, preventing Slate from controlling successfully.
Slate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slate.

We're going to have a standup here because Jesus Slate wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Slate misses with an uppercut.
Slate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flush throws a looping overhand right but Slate ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Slate drives through with a takedown into Flush's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Flush uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Slate moves in looking to clinch but Flush pushes him off.
Slate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flush manages to avoid it.
Flush looks for a takedown but Slate sprawls well.

Slate rushes Flush and presses him up against the cage.
Slate misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesus Slate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Straight Flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate lands an uppercut.
Slate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slate.
Flush is looking to take this one to the mat.

Flush tightens his grip and picks Slate up, before dumping him to the ground. Slate manages to land in 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!
Flush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flush throws a strike but Slate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Flush has his feet on Slate's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Slate 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.

Slate gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Slate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flush has a takedown stuffed.
Slate moves in looking to clinch but Flush pushes him off.
Flush closes the distance and clinches up with Slate, looking for a takedown. Flush pushes Slate against the cage but Slate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slate throws out a loose jab but Flush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flush keeps the fight on the outside.
Slate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flush moves away.
Nice jab there from Slate.
Slate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slate fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slate wants it to stay on the feet.
Jesus Slate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Straight Flush.
Flush throws a hook but Slate blocks it.
Slate tries to clinch but Flush moves out of range.
Flush fails with a takedown attempt.
Slate connects with a jab.

Slate moves into the clinch successfully.
Flush blocks a body shot from Slate.
Slate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slate stops a takedown attempt from Flush.
Slate misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flushs head.
Flush tries to score a body lock takedown but Slate shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slate lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Straight Flush has been cut.
Slate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slate misses with some punches.
Slate has Flush pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slate prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate lands with a short shot to the head.
Flush blocks an uppercut.
Slate misses with a punch on the inside.
Slate lands with a short shot to the head.
Slate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flush is working for takedown but Slate is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slate seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Flush is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Flush is working for takedown but Slate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slate wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slate.
Flush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flush blocking some punches.
Slate can't find room to land a body shot as Flush controls the action.
Slate misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate presses Flush against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flush is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Slate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Flush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slate.
Slate scores with a nice head shot.
Slate scores with a one two! Flush had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slate throws a low kick, looking for Flush's leg but Flush calmly moves out of range.
Flush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slate misses with a hook. Flush ducked under it nicely.

Flush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flush showed some decent athleticism there.
Flush looks to land a strike but Slate avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Flush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flush tries to free his leg and advance position but Slate is retaining full guard.
Flush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flush throws an elbow that misses. Slate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flush's guard. Nice move by Slate!

Flush is working an open guard so Slate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Slate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slate.
Slate tries to clinch there but Flush circles away.
Slate lands with a nice body punch.
Slate throws a hook but Flush avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flush shoots for a double leg takedown but Slate sprawls well. He's pushed Flush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jesus Slate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slate.
Flush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jesus Slate is winning the standup battle so far.
Slate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flush tries for a takedown but Slate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jesus Slate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Straight Flush.
The crowd cheers as Slate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flush doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate throws a hook to the side of Flush's head but Flush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slate tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Flush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Flush throws a big right hand that misses.
Flush throws a big right hand that misses.
Flush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flush chips away with some ground and pound.
Slate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flush manages to get himself to full guard.
Slate wants to get up but he can't break Flush's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Flush wants to stand but Slate is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slate stops Flush from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slate wants to control from the top but Flush keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Jesus Slate wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Slate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate lunges at Flush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flush's hand.
Flush looks for a takedown but Slate sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Slate clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
That's time! Slate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Slate works the jab nicely.
Flush shoots in for a double leg but Slate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slate shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Flush eats them both and turns towards Slate to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Flush is rocked!
Slate misses with a leg kick.
Slate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate just misses with a punch to the body.
Slate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slate throws a series of punches but Flush moves out of range.
Slate darts in trying to clinch

and Flush counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flush throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flush works over Slate with some ground and pound from guard.
Straight Flush has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flush throwing strikes from guard but Slate blocks nicely.
Flush chips away with some ground and pound.
Flush throws an elbow that misses. Slate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flush's guard. Nice move by Slate!
Flush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slate prevents Flush from getting back to his feet.
Slate throws a big elbow that misses.

Flush wriggles free and stands up.
Flush is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slate. Slate obviously looking to wear him down.
Slate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flush moves forwards but Slate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slate just misses with a punch to the body.
Slate wants to clinch.
Flush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slate tries to avoid it but Flush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slate to the ground. Slate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slate misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flush fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slate sprawls well initially but Flush persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flush throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Slate to regain full guard.
Flush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slate's head.
Slate is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flush throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate seems keen to control Flush's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Straight Flush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Slate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slate is fending him off so far but Flush persists. Nope, Slate circles away and we're back to standing.
Slate misses with a looping right.
Flush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slate.
Flush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flush on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slate lands a glancing blow to the side of Flush's head.
Flush slips under a jab.
Slate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slate lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flush is defended easily by Slate.
Slate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Slate tenderised Flush's leg. Flush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesus Slate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Straight Flush.
Slate misses with a hook.
Slate's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slate duly obliges.
Slate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slate wants it to stay on the feet.
Straight Flush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flush has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flush on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Slate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slate cracks Flush with an open hand slap.

Slate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flush, pushing him back against the cage.

Slate is fighting off a takedown attempt but Flush is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Slate to the mat. Slate regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flush stopping the sweep attempt from Slate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush throws a big elbow that misses.
Slate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flush.
Flush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Flush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slate.
Flush is trying to stand up here but Slate is controlling him well.
Slate is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jesus Slate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flush pushes Slate off looking to stand but Slate dives back in and keeps control.
Flush tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Slate is pressing down on Flush's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flush is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slate in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Flush is refusing to be controlled, as Slate sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Slate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Slate!
Jesus Slate retains his middleweight title!
Jesus Slate thanked the fans post fight for their support.