PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jam Slinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov comes into the arena with Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz blaring out of the sound system. Ismail Saidov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Saidov
vs
Slinger

188 cm
37
202 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

186 cm
30
195 lbs
2 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jam Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saidov has managed to clinch.
Saidov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Saidov.
Saidov stalls.
Slinger is trying to break the clinch but Saidov is controlling him.
Saidov stalling against the cage.
Slinger letting Saidov take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.

Saidov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saidov stalling in the clinch.
Slinger tries to circle away but Saidov has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov is pushing Slinger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saidov lands an uppercut.
Saidov avoiding damage.
Saidov prevents Slinger from breaking the clinch.
Slinger is trying to break the clinch but Saidov is controlling him.
Saidov stalling against the cage.
Saidov is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saidov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Saidov wants to clinch.

Saidov instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Saidov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slinger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saidov just leaning against Slinger, taking a breather.
Saidov trying to land knees to the body.
Saidov avoiding damage.
Saidov holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov has Slinger pressed against the cage.
Slinger is trying to pull guard but Saidov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Saidov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slinger's efforts to push away.

Slinger breaks the clinch.
Saidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saidov is looking to clinch.

Slinger gets tackled into the cage by Saidov. Saidov maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Jam Slinger has been cut.
A short right from Saidov.
Saidov keeps control of Slinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Slinger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Saidov.
A bit of stalling here from Saidov.
Saidov has Slinger pressed against the cage.
Saidov leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger fails to land the takedown.
Saidov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slinger just manages to avoid it.
Saidov is looking to clinch.
As Saidov backs off Slinger throws a huge counter combo but Saidov manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismail Saidov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jam Slinger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Saidov is looking to clinch.

Saidov clinches with his opponent.
Slinger blocks an elbow strike from Saidov.
Saidov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saidov just leaning against Slinger, taking a breather.
Saidov is pushing Slinger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saidov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saidov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Saidov sprawls well.
It looked like Saidov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saidov.
Slinger being controlled against the cage.
Slinger being controlled against the cage.
Saidov slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Saidov wants to clinch up but Slinger keeps it at a distance.
Slinger throws a counter combo.
Slinger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saidov if he has to take too many more of those.

Saidov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saidov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slinger tries to break the clinch but Saidov is controlling the position.
Saidov leaning against his opponent.
Slinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saidov taking a breather.
Slinger just leaning against Saidov, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Saidov.
A bit of stalling here from Saidov.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Saidov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Saidov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Saidov wants to clinch.
Saidov closes the distance but Slinger moves to the side
and Slinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slinger wants to clinch up but Saidov keeps it at a distance.

Saidov has closed the distance and engaged Slinger in a clinch.
Slinger can't break the clinch.
Saidov has Slinger pressed against the cage, preventing Slinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saidov has him pressed against the cage.
Saidov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Saidov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saidov effectively controlling the action here.
Saidov has Slinger pressed against the cage, preventing Slinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismail Saidov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jam Slinger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Saidov tries to clinch but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saidov's waist but Saidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slinger off to one side.
Saidov is looking for a counter combo.

Slinger gets tackled into the cage by Saidov. Saidov maintains the clinch.
Come on Saidov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Saidov tries to clinch up but Slinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Saidov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSlinger.
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saidov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSlinger.
Slinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saidov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saidov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSlinger.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Slinger responds with a good body kick, but Saidov manages to step out the way in time.
Saidov avoids the head kick by Slinger.

Saidov drives through and clinches with Slinger against the cage.
Saidov avoiding damage.
Saidov effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Saidov on the inside.
Saidov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saidov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Saidov stalls.
Ismail Saidov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger working hard to break the clinch.
Slinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saidov has Slinger pressed against the cage, preventing Slinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slinger is trying to force a seperation but Saidov has the dominant position.
Slinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Saidov to work.
Saidov has Slinger pressed against the cage, preventing Slinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jam Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ismail Saidov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saidov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saidov stalling in the clinch.
Saidov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saidov avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ismail Saidov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saidov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Saidov!
Ismail Saidov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.