PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Slayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slayton
vs
Wu

182 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Slayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuai Wu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slayton avoids it really well and circles away.
Wu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayton.
Wu walks into a straight right hand from Slayton.

It looks like Kuai Wu has been cut.
Slayton throws a series of punches but Wu moves out of range.
Slayton misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Slayton.
Bruce Slayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayton fails to land with a series of punches.
Wu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slayton defends well and Wu ends up having to push Slayton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Slayton breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce Slayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuai Wu.

Slayton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wu sprawls well initially but Slayton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slayton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wu trying to control but Slayton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slayton working over Wu with some ground and pound. Wu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slayton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wu's head.
Slayton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wu won't allow Slayton to pass to mount.

Slayton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wu defends it well.
Still in half guard, Slayton seems content to control.
Slayton tries to pass to full mount but Wu defends it.
Slayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayton sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce Slayton wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Slayton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slayton is in Wu's guard.
Slayton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayton stands up over Wu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wu is working an open guard so Slayton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice cross by Slayton.
Slayton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slayton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slayton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slayton connects with a high kick.
Slayton lands a really nice looking cross but Wu seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slayton lands with a nice combination. Wu backs away looking to recover.

Slayton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Slayton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuai Wu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Slayton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slayton 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.
Slayton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wu!
Slayton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slayton is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slayton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slayton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayton working over Wu with some ground and pound. Wu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slayton.
Wu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slayton.
Slayton prevents Wu from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slayton lands a nice short elbow.
Wu is trying to stand.

Slayton seems to be working for a kimura but Wu defends the submission attempt.

Slayton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bruce Slayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayton drops an elbow to the side of Wu's head.
Slayton wants to pass to mount but Wu is defending the position.
Slayton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slayton wants to pass to mount but Wu is defending the position.
Wu taking some punishment here, with Slayton in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slayton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slayton wants to pass to mount but Wu is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slayton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Slayton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Slayton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kuai Wu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

No joy there for Slayton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slayton swinging wildly here.
Slayton scores with a hook.
Wu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slayton counters with a left and a right that stings Wu.
Slayton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wu.
Slayton misses with a two punch combination.

Slayton takes the fight into the clinch.

Slayton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slayton scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu shoots in but Slayton avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slayton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slayton is defending well.
Bruce Slayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuai Wu.
Wu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Slayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wu slips a jab and a cross from Slayton.
A combination from Slayton does no damage.
Slayton throws a right hand that Wu ducks under and follows up with a left that Wu also avoids with ease.
Slayton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slayton throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Slayton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu slips a jab and a cross from Slayton.
Wu misses with a takedown attempt - Slayton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wu tries a head kick but it misses.

Slayton moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Slayton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Slayton breaks the clinch.
Slayton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slayton fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu has his takedown stuffed
and Slayton counters with a two punch combo.

That has opened up Kuai Wu's cut even more.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wu is defended easily by Slayton.
A right-left combo lands from Slayton.
Slayton throws a nice looking combination but Wu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Slayton.
Slayton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bruce Slayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wu darts in looking for a takedown but Slayton gets double underhooks and turns Wu into the cage.
Wu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slayton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wu trying to land knees to the body.
Bruce Slayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Slayton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wu's half guard.
Slayton not doing much here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayton winds up and cracks Wu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wu is defending against the submission attempts here by Slayton.
Slayton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Slayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slayton 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Slayton!