PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Sliced (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mabuva
vs
Sliced

202 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Mabuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo Sliced!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabuva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mabuva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sliced swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sliced throws a push kick but Mabuva slaps the foot to one side.
Sliced tries to close the distance and clinch but Mabuva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Sliced rushes Mabuva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mabuva manages to break the clinch.
Mabuva misses the shot to the body.
Sliced tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mabuva swivels and escapes.
Sliced misses with the combination.
Mabuva throws a sloppy head kick and Sliced moves out of range easily.
Mabuva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sliced shoots in but Mabuva avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliced looks to land a combination. Mabuva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sliced.
Cedric Mabuva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Sliced.
Mabuva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Kimbo Sliced has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sliced throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sliced takes one on the button.

Sliced gets tackled into the cage by Mabuva. Mabuva maintains the clinch.

Mabuva breaks from the clinch.
Sliced wants to clinch.

Mabuva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sliced tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mabuva smiles and moves away.

Mabuva has managed to clinch.
Mabuva leaning against his opponent.
Sliced blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sliced tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mabuva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sliced shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sliced walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mabuva.
Sliced looks gassed!

Oooooh!!! Mabuva has knocked Sliced down with a huge combo! Mabuva steps away and waves a wobbly Sliced back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Sliced is rocked!
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!
Sliced has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mabuva.
Sliced is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabuva finish him?
Sliced is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mabuva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sliced.
Mabuva lands a jab to Sliced's midsection.

Mabuva has closed the distance and engaged Sliced in a clinch.
Sliced seems to have recovered his senses.

Mabuva pulls Sliced into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sliced tries to free his leg and advance position but Mabuva is retaining full guard.
Mabuva pulls Sliced in close to prevent any damage.
Mabuva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sliced pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mabuva is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

We're going to have a standup here because Cedric Mabuva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Mabuva takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Mabuva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Sliced's cut.
That's time! Mabuva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mabuva scores with a hook to the body. Sliced takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kimbo Sliced seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mabuva has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Mabuva on the inside.

Mabuva breaks from the clinch.

Mabuva lands a big head kick that sends Sliced tumbling to the mat! Mabuva takes a step backwards and waves Sliced back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mabuva clinches with his opponent.
Sliced has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mabuva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mabuva slows down the pace here.

Mabuva drags the fight down to the ground.
Sliced is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sliced accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mabuva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sliced on the ground.
Mabuva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sliced is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sliced stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sliced tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mabuva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sliced somewhat.
Mabuva scores with a head kick. Sliced tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That has opened up Kimbo Sliced's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sliced looks to clinch

and Mabuva counters by clinching up.
Sliced is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sliced wants to get back to striking at distance but Mabuva won't allow it.
Mabuva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sliced can do to turn this around?
Sliced tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mabuva smiles and moves away.
Cedric Mabuva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Sliced.
Mabuva throws a push kick but Sliced slaps the foot to one side.
Mabuva throws a head kick but Sliced moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mabuva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mabuva pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva has a closed guard, preventing Sliced from standing up.
Sliced lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sliced wants to stand and escape but instead Mabuva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sliced not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mabuva pushing down on Sliced's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sliced misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva wants to stand but Sliced has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Mabuva postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sliced to stand up.
Sliced shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mabuva defends it nicely.

Mabuva moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mabuva breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Mabuva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Sliced's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mabuva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sliced shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mabuva but Mabuva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sliced closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mabuva circles away.
Sliced takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sliced tries to score with a low kick but Mabuva moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mabuva pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mabuva pushes Sliced up against the cage in a clinch.
Sliced is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sliced takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mabuva manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliced doesn't manage to clinch there - Mabuva circles away.
Sliced shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mabuva but Mabuva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cedric Mabuva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Sliced.
Mabuva throws a series of punches but Sliced avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sliced is defended easily by Mabuva.

Mabuva pushes Sliced up against the cage in a clinch.
Mabuva lands an elbow just above Sliced 's eye.
Mabuva gets through Sliced's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva lands a nice elbow.
Sliced gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mabuva.
Sliced tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mabuva slows down the pace here.
Sliced is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mabuva is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva lands with a short shot to the head.

Mabuva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sliced tries to keep at a distance but Mabuva has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mabuva successfully pulls guard.
Mabuva is looking to stand up but Sliced isn't so interested in that idea.
Sliced won't allow Mabuva to sweep him here.
Mabuva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva keeping full guard, as Sliced tries to pass.

Cedric Mabuva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sliced avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sliced dives in and grabs Mabuva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mabuva pushes down on Sliced's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mabuva throws a sloppy head kick and Sliced moves out of range easily.
Sliced fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimbo Sliced has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedric Mabuva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sliced moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Mabuva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mabuva 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Mabuva!