PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cabrillo
vs
Slader

177 cm
35
186 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

175 cm
30
185 lbs
20 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cabrillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Slader.
Cabrillo slips under a jab from Slader.
Slader throws a leg kick that is checked

and Cabrillo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Slader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slader trying to control the position.
Cabrillo wants to control from the top but Slader keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrillo throwing strikes but missing.
Slader wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cabrillo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Gentleman's Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Slader is trying to keep Cabrillo in close.

Slader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slader is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cabrillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Slader keeping full guard, as Cabrillo tries to pass.
Cabrillo cracks Slader with a solid left hand.
Cabrillo trying to control but Slader is working from the bottom.
Slader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slader's head.
Cabrillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Slader working for a triangle but Cabrillo defends it easily.
Cabrillo looking to sit in guard and control but Slader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader passes Cabrillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabrillo defending well though.
Cabrillo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cabrillo is trying to control but can't.
Cabrillo is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slader is looking to take a break and control but Cabrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrillo has his hands clasped together around Slader's back. He's all about the action.
Cabrillo tries to kick Slader off but Slader keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slader.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrillo. That did some damage!
Slader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabrillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Slader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slader misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Slader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Slader misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrillo misses the target.
Slader drops his hands momentarily and Cabrillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slader throws a looping overhand right but Cabrillo ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrillo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrillo.
Cabrillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slader throws a wild body kick that Cabrillo sees coming a mile off.
Cabrillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slader. Slader obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cabrillo is looking to counter the offense by Slader and move into the clinch.
Slader misses with a leg kick

and Cabrillo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slader tries to roll over but Cabrillo keeps him under control.
Cabrillo is looking to take a break and control but Slader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slader has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cabrillo throwing shots but Slader is blocking nicely.
Slader wants to improve his position but Cabrillo is controlling well.
Cabrillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slader wants to control but Cabrillo is keeping busy.
Cabrillo is trying to control. Slader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cabrillo throwing shots but Slader is blocking nicely.
Slader regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cabrillo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cabrillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Slader is retaining full guard.
Cabrillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Slader working for a triangle but Cabrillo defends it easily.
Cabrillo distracts Slader with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slader trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrillo is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrillo is one step ahead there.
Slader is trying to keep Cabrillo in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Cabrillo coming out on top.
Slader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Slader lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrillo blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader throws a shot from downtown. Cabrillo moves away and avoids it.
Cabrillo is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrillo. Slader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slader throws a body punch but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Cabrillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slader.
Slader throws out a counter right but Cabrillo avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Slader.
Slader throws the left hand but Cabrillo avoids the punch easily.
Slader throws the kick towards the body but Cabrillo avoids it.
Slader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrillo.
Crunch! Slader slams his shin into Cabrillo's torso.
Cabrillo is looking to clinch but Slader is avoiding it.
Slader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slader misses with a looping left.
Slader lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Slader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Slader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabrillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slader thows a body kick. Cabrillo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Randy Slader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Slader scores with a four punch combination!
Slader with a nice cross.
Juan Cabrillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabrillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slader staying out of range there.
Slader throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Cabrillo is rocked!

It looks like Juan Cabrillo has been cut.
Slader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrillo is looking to clinch but Slader is avoiding it.
Slader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabrillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo takes a swing at Slader's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slader! But no joy.
Cabrillo moves away from the strike by Slader.
Cabrillo throws a body punch but Slader moves out of range.
Slader slips under a jab.
Cabrillo misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Slader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cabrillo looks to clinch
and Slader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabrillo thinking.
Cabrillo wants to clinch up but Slader keeps it at a distance.
Slader was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Slader misses the target.
Cabrillo attempts a counter takedown but Slader avoids it well and moves away.
Slader jabs at Cabrillo's body.
Slader misses with a hook. Cabrillo ducked under it nicely.
Cabrillo ducks under a wild hook from Slader.
A low kick from Slader misses
and Cabrillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrillo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Slader misses
and Cabrillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown but Slader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slader takes one on the button.
Slader stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slader throws a front kick aimed at Cabrillo's knee but Cabrillo avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slader lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cabrillo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabrillo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slader slips under a jab.
Cabrillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader swings for the body but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Randy Slader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo looks to land a left hand but Slader moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Slader misses its intended target.
Slader throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrillo's shoulder, as Cabrillo tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrillo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slader makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juan Cabrillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabrillo circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrillo misses the target.

Cabrillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cabrillo showed some decent athleticism there.
Cabrillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabrillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slader defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrillo is working away from the top position though.
Cabrillo moves nicely into side control.
Slader is trying to improve his position.
Cabrillo working the body and head with strikes.
Slader regains half guard.
Slader wants to control the action here but instead Cabrillo manages to pass to full mount!
Cabrillo prevents Slader from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Slader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slader winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Randy Slader!
After the fight, Randy Slader was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.