PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slamen has chosen Jaws Theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jiu Jitsu
vs
Slamen

160 cm
29
164 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

183 cm
31
163 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Slamen misses.
Slamen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu avoids it really well and circles away.
Jiu Jitsu fails with the takedown.
Slamen shoots in looking for a takedown. Jiu Jitsu tries to sprawl out of it but Slamen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jiu Jitsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Slamen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jiu Jitsu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slamen!
Jiu Jitsu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slamen is working to get back to half guard.
Jiu Jitsu working the ground and pound effectively.
Slamen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen is squirming around, avoiding Jiu Jitsu's attempts to control the action.
Slamen working to try and regain half guard.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control but Slamen is having none of it.
Jiu Jitsu unloads with some shots from mount but Slamen bucks and avoids them well.
Slamen wants to control but Jiu Jitsu is having none of it.
Slamen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jiu Jitsu is staying active.
Slamen looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Slamen working to try and regain half guard.
Jiu Jitsu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jiu Jitsu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jiu Jitsu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slamen is squirming around, avoiding Jiu Jitsu's attempts to control the action.
Slamen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Jiu Jitsu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slamen is squirming around, avoiding Jiu Jitsu's attempts to control the action.
Slamen is looking to improve his position but Jiu Jitsu isn't that keen on the idea.
Slamen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slamen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slamen tries to get to full guard but Jiu Jitsu has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen pushes Jiu Jitsu off looking to stand but Jiu Jitsu dives back in and keeps control.
Slamen is controlling Jiu Jitsu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slamen is trying to maintain the position but Jiu Jitsu is very close to passing his half guard.
Jiu Jitsu uses his free foot to push down on Slamen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slamen.
Slamen taking shots to the head.
Jiu Jitsu with a couple of short strikes.
Slamen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jiu Jitsu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control the pace but Slamen is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slamen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jiu Jitsu controlling from mount.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a head shot.
Jiu Jitsu tries to control but Slamen wriggling away.
Slamen wants to hold on but Jiu Jitsu pushes him away.
Slamen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slamen has his hands clasped together around Jiu Jitsu's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slamen is trying to stand back up but Jiu Jitsu is controlling him
Slamen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mr Jiu Jitsu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slamen dives in and grabs Jiu Jitsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jiu Jitsu pushes down on Slamen's head and hops out.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jiu Jitsu enables Slamen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jiu Jitsu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jiu Jitsu managing to control the position.
Jiu Jitsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slamen postures up in Jiu Jitsu's guard and throws a big left but Jiu Jitsu blocks it.
Jiu Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.

Jiu Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jiu Jitsu 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.
Slamen lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiu Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Jiu Jitsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slamen.
Slamen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slamen landing some decent shots from guard.
Jiu Jitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slamen's guard.
Jiu Jitsu won't allow Slamen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slamen is on top in guard.
Troy Slamen has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jiu Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Slamen pushes his legs off easily.
Slamen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slamen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Jiu Jitsu keeps moving.
Slamen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiu Jitsu 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slamen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Jiu Jitsu keeps moving.
Slamen throws an elbow that misses. Jiu Jitsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slamen's guard. Nice move by Jiu Jitsu!
Slamen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jiu Jitsu is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiu Jitsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jiu Jitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slamen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiu Jitsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Slamen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jiu Jitsu's head.
Slamen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slamen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slamen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jiu Jitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamen is one step ahead there.
Slamen trying to control but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slamen.
Slamen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiu Jitsu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slamen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a head shot.
Jiu Jitsu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Slamen is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiu Jitsu avoids the attempt from Slamen to control.
Slamen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Slamen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Slamen shoots in for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slamen fails with a takedown attempt.
Slamen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiu Jitsu.
Mr Jiu Jitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slamen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jiu Jitsu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slamen somewhat.
Mr Jiu Jitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Slamen.
Jiu Jitsu throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Slamen with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Jiu Jitsu. Beautiful body shot.
Slamen throws a big shot that misses.
Jiu Jitsu tries a low kick but Slamen avoids it.
Slamen misses with a straight left.

Jiu Jitsu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jiu Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jiu Jitsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jiu Jitsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen distracts Jiu Jitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slamen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slamen preventing the sweep.
Slamen throws a big elbow that misses.
Slamen throwing strikes but missing.
Jiu Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Slamen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slamen winds up and cracks Jiu Jitsu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jiu Jitsu controlling the position for now.
Slamen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jiu Jitsu's head.
Jiu Jitsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slamen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slamen's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slamen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiu Jitsu's guard. Nice work there by Slamen.
Slamen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slamen throws a big elbow that misses.
Slamen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jiu Jitsu 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jiu Jitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamen is one step ahead there.
Jiu Jitsu has momentary wrist control but Slamen slips an elbow through the middle.

Slamen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slamen landing with the ground and pound.
Slamen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jiu Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.

Jiu Jitsu working for a triangle but Slamen defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen landing with the ground and pound.
Slamen distracts Jiu Jitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamen working some strikes from top position.
Slamen working some strikes from top position.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiu Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slamen stands up over Jiu Jitsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiu Jitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiu Jitsu, not yet.
Slamen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Slamen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slamen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Slamen!
A very excited looking Troy Slamen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.