PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Happy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Block
vs
Slice

190 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

199 cm
26
253 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Block!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Slice!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice wants to clinch.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.

Slice tries to sprawl but Block drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slice works his way to full guard. Good work.
Block trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Block chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Block chips away with some ground and pound.
Slice looking to control.
Block wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Block stopping the sweep attempt from Slice.
Slice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Block.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
Block postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
Slice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Block.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Slice clinches with his opponent.
Block is looking for a takedown.

Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.

Slice darts in and clinches Block up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Block avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice's coach down at Werewolf's cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slice's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Block misses with a takedown attempt
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Block. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Slice.
Block 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.
Slice tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Block is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Block could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slice trying to control the position but Block is working away.
Block trying to remain calm as Slice controls from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bubba Slice wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slice lands with a hook. Block tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slice throws a left that rocks Block and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Slice dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Block regain composure!

It looks like Jim Block has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice trying to control the position but Block is working away.
Slice in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice trying to control the action but Block is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Block's cut.
That's time! Block's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Slice clinches up with Block and pushes him back against the cage.
Block goes for a takedown attempt but Slice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Block gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Block gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Slice counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slice trying to control but Block is working from the bottom.
Slice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slice trying to control but Block is working from the bottom.

Bubba Slice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Slice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Block is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Block being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slice wants to control from the top but Block keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bubba Slice was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Block doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Slice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Block. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slice in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slice trying to control from half guard but Block is working away.
Slice not doing much here.
Slice is keen to just control but Block is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bubba Slice wasn't active enough on the ground.

Slice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Block is trying to defend but Slice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Block is staying active underneath Slice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Block is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block is positioning himself well to prevent Slice advancing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Block's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Slice with a nice cross.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Block swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Block misses with a takedown attempt

and Slice counters with a single leg into guard. Block didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice wants to control from the top but Block keeps moving.
Block can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slice controls the pace.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Block is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Bubba Slice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Block circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bubba Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Slice has Block up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice wants a takedown but no success here.

Slice turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Slice manages to end up in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Block keeps working.
Block is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bubba Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Block is not content to let Slice control the position.
Slice taking a break here but Block is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Bubba Slice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Block takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Slice steps into range and cracks Block with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Block flops backwards and Slice dives into his guard looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice wants to control from the top but Block keeps moving.
Block has control of Slice's left arm, preventing Slice from doing any damage.
Slice stays in close to Block's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Slice trying to control but Block is working from the bottom.
Jim Block has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bubba Slice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Block with a poor takedown

and Slice counters with a single leg into guard. Block didn't expect that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slice 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Slice!
Bubba Slice spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.