PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Phelps
vs
Slice

207 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

180 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Phelps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Phelps throws a big shot that misses.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice looks for a takedown but Phelps sprawls well.
Phelps lands a slapping body shot.
Phelps scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Jimbo Slice has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Phelps, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phelps fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phelps misses with a body shot.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phelps.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole Phelps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phelps scores with the left hand. Slice knows he should have avoided that one.
Phelps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phelps throws a combination that misses

and Slice counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Phelps's guard now.
Slice working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phelps's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phelps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Phelps will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phelps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice postures up in Phelps's guard and throws a big left but Phelps blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phelps knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slice on the ground.
Slice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phelps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phelps is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slice is controlling him.
Slice lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slice throwing strikes but missing.
Phelps wants to get back to his feet but Slice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phelps is breathing heavily.
Phelps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slice postures up in Phelps's guard and throws a big left but Phelps blocks it.
Slice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slice postures up in Phelps's guard and throws a big left but Phelps blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slice is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slice works over Phelps with some ground and pound from guard.
Slice working some strikes from top position.
Slice is in close to Phelps's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phelps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slice throwing strikes from guard but Phelps blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slice works over Phelps with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Slice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phelps's waist but Phelps gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slice off to one side.
Slice walks into a left hand.
Phelps really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phelps sizes up Slice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phelps lands with a right hand.
Slice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phelps connects with the punch.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phelps.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phelps.
Phelps stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That has opened up Jimbo Slice's cut even more.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Phelps.
Slice drops his hands momentarily and Phelps takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cole Phelps is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.
Phelps is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phelps scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice looks to land a combination but Phelps avoids it well.
Cole Phelps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Phelps, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Phelps misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Phelps.
Phelps goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phelps misses the shot to the body.
Phelps is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Phelps gets caught flat footed, as Slice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slice is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phelps wants to stand up but Slice is controlling him.
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice scoring with some ground and pound.
Slice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is in close to Phelps's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phelps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Slice throws a big elbow that misses.
Slice chips away with some ground and pound.
Slice working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phelps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slice is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control.
Slice is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slice scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slice cracks Phelps with a solid left hand.
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!
Slice throws a big elbow that misses.
Slice throwing strikes from guard but Phelps blocks nicely.
Slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimbo Slice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Slice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Slice shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phelps manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slice is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control.
Slice connects with a couple of short punches.
Slice throwing strikes but missing.
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice distracts Phelps with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Phelps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice postures up in Phelps's guard and throws a big left but Phelps blocks it.
Phelps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slice throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Phelps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Phelps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phelps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slice is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice postures up and lands a big shot to Phelps's brow.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slice lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slice chips away with some ground and pound.
Slice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slice chips away with some ground and pound.
Slice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slice works over Phelps with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slice throwing strikes but missing.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slice is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control.
Slice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Phelps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Slice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slice lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slice throws a big right hand that misses.
Slice landing some decent shots from guard.
Slice keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phelps's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phelps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Slice!
Jimbo Slice gave a mention to TITAN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).