PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter Daan Mostert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Slade
vs
Daan Mostert

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pieter Daan Mostert!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mostert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slade sprawls well initially but Mostert persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mostert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slade's head.
Mostert is taking a breather. Slade 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.
Mostert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slade defending well though.
Slade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mostert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mostert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostert is taking a breather. Slade 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.

Mostert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mostert is looking for submissions but instead, Slade has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostert controlling from the top position.
Mostert throwing strikes from guard but Slade blocks nicely.
Mostert sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mostert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mostert content to stall in guard here.
Slade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mostert stops Slade from standing up.

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

Mostert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Mostert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mostert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Slade regains half guard, as Mostert was trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slade is defending against the submission attempts here by Mostert.
Mostert thows a huge punch but Slade dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mostert in particular looking to stall.
Mostert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slade's head.
Slade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mostert.
Mostert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mostert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mostert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mostert throwing shots but Slade is blocking nicely.
Mostert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Mostert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slade defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mostert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pieter Daan Mostert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mostert stuffs the takedown.
Slade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Slade gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mostert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostert wants to control from the top but Slade keeps moving.
Slade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mostert content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostert passes into half guard.

Mostert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slade defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostert wants to pass the guard but Slade is defending well.
Mostert slows the pace down in half guard.

Mostert is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Slade as he works his way to full guard.
Slade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mostert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mostert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mostert advances position into side control!
Mostert trying to control the action but Slade is working from the bottom.
Mostert controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mostert throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mostert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slade keeps working.
Slade managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mostert.

Mostert goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Slade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mostert but great work by Slade.
Mostert struggling a bit here.
Mostert is trying to improve his position.
Mostert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slade off and has taken his back!
Pieter Daan Mostert has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mostert somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Mostert is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Slade with him. Slade is trying to defend but Mostert has an arm under the chin now! Slade grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pieter Daan Mostert!