PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Dezman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Dezman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Slide
vs
Dezman

184 cm
26
186 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Slide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Dezman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slide has his takedown stuffed

and Dezman counters by moving into the clinch.
Slide is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dezman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Slide has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dezman regains guard immediately.
Dezman is looking to stand up but Slide isn't so interested in that idea.
Slide passes Dezman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dezman is trying to get back to full guard.
Dezman wants to control but Slide is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dezman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slide is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dezman!
Slide controlling his opponent.
Slide throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slide controlling his opponent.

Slide is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Slide extends the arm and Dezman is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesar Slide!
An out of breath Cesar Slide thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.