PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orval Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Lundin looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Slater
vs
Lundin

218 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
137 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orval Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lundin instigates a clinch.
Lundin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slater wants to break the clinch but can't.

Slater gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lundin regains guard.
Lundin trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Lundin managing to control the position.
Lundin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lundin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lundin shoots for a double leg takedown but Slater sprawls well. He's pushed Lundin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slater lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Slater.

Lundin has Slater up against the cage in a clinch.

Slater wants the takedown. Lundin is fighting it off but Slater persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lundin's guard against the cage.
Lundin wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin wants to control the position but Slater says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Lundin looking for submissions off his back.
Slater is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lundin tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.
Slater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slater controlling the pace.
Lundin is trying to maintain the position but Slater is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin keeping control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lundin is looking to get back to is feet but Slater passes into side control.
Lundin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Slater is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Slater content just to control the position here.

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.
Slater connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Slater content just to control the position here.
Slater lands a couple of good shots and Lundin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Slater has the hooks in. Lundin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundin has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Slater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orval Slater dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slater shoots in and bounces Lundin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orval Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lundin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lundin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lundin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mark Lundin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lundin clinches up against the cage.
Slater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Slater has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lundin is trying to keep an underhook but Slater manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slater is keen to just control but Lundin is a slippery customer.
Slater is taking a breather. Lundin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Slater prevents Lundin from standing back up.
Slater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lundin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin is looking to control Slater's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lundin avoid being mounted?
Slater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lundin is controlling Slater's trapped leg to prevent Slater from advancing to side control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lundin shoots for a double leg takedown but Slater sprawls well. He's pushed Lundin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orval Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lundin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slater is trying to defend but Lundin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lundin is breathing heavily.
Lundin wants to control but Slater is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin prevents Slater from improving his position.

Lundin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slater has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lundin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater punching from the bottom.
Slater wants to improve his position but Lundin is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orval Slater dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Slater shoots in and bounces Lundin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lundin looking to control.
Slater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lundin is trying to keep Slater in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lundin looking to control.
Lundin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Lundin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lundin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is looking for a sweep. Lundin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slater is pressing down on Lundin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Lundin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundin manages to get himself to full guard.

Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lundin is looking for a triangle but Slater pushes his legs off easily.
Lundin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slater controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater trying to control but Lundin is working from the bottom.
Lundin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater controlling from the top position.
Slater stops Lundin from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lundin is looking for a triangle here but Slater uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lundin being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orval Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slater, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orval Slater!