PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Yuber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyrone Slade's chin.

Yuber
vs
Slade

194 cm
34
265 lbs
24 - 19 - 2

195 cm
29
275 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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 24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade throws a series of punches but Yuber moves out of range.
A lazy left from Slade finds it's target.
Slade scores with a hook to the body. Yuber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuber throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown but Slade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slade has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Slade forces Yuber back against the cage and clinches.
Slade misses with a knee strike.
Yuber lands a nice knee to the body.
Yuber tries for a takedown but Slade manages to get underhooks.
Yuber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slade pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slade's waist but Slade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuber off to one side.
Yuber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slade duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slade pinned against the cage. Slade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber throws a poor cross that misses
and Slade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yuber is defended easily by Slade.
Slade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slade slaps away a takedown attempt from Yuber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slade throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuber connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Yuber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Yuber moves into the clinch.
Slade gets underhooks to prevent Yuber's takedown attempt.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Slade.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.

Slade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slade swivels and escapes.
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!
Slade looks to land a combination but Yuber avoids it well.
Yuber is looking to clinch but Slade is avoiding it.
Slade takes a swing at Yuber's ribcage but misses.

Slade moves into the clinch.
Slade scores with a shoulder strike.

Slade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Slade has Yuber up against the cage in a clinch.
Slade tries to work over Yuber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Yuber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Slade regains guard immediately.
Slade is pulling down on Yuber's head. It's preventing any offense from Yuber, at least for the moment.
Yuber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yuber has gone for a leg lock! Slade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yuber's guard.

Slade trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.

Yuber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yuber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slade 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 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.

Yuber has his foot on Slade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slade works his way back into a safe position though.
Slade throws an elbow that misses. Yuber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slade's guard. Nice move by Yuber!

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slade holds on and takes a little breather.
Slade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuber is one step ahead there.
Yuber looking to sit in guard and control but Slade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Yuber has momentary wrist control but Slade slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Slade dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Yuber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivan Yuber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuber.
The fighters circling - Slade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuber shoots and misses
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Yuber with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slade misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Yuber misses the target.
Tyrone Slade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuber avoids the head kick by Slade.
A right-left combo lands from Slade.
Yuber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade throws a body punch but Yuber moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slade.
Slade is pressed up against the cage. Yuber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slade down to the mat. Slade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yuber walks into a straight right hand from Slade.
Slade catches Yuber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slade scores with a nice strike.
Slade throws the kick towards the body but Yuber avoids it.

Yuber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuber backwards.

Slade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slade fakes the leg kick and cracks Yuber in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slade lands with a slapping head kick.
Yuber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuber shoots and misses
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Slade has Yuber up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade works on Yuber's body with a couple of short punches.

Slade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Slade finds it's target.
Yuber misses with a head kick.
Slade throws a counter combo.
A right-left combo lands from Slade.
Yuber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Yuber moves into the clinch.

Slade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuber tries to clinch up.
Yuber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slade connects with a nice looking jab.

Slade clinches.
Yuber tries for a takedown but Slade manages to get underhooks.
Come on Slade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yuber has a couple of punches blocked by Slade.

Slade manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Slade. Beautiful body shot.
Yuber connects with a jab.

It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
A punch combination from Yuber misses.
Yuber misses with a takedown attempt - Slade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot by Slade.

Slade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Slade breaks the clinch.
Slade keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slade tries to avoid it but Yuber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slade to the ground. Slade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yuber avoids a kick to the body.

Slade shoots in and gets a takedown into Yuber's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuber has his hands on Slade's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slade trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.
Slade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slade trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Slade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A leg kick checked by Slade.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyrone Slade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slade's waist but Slade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuber off to one side.
Slade thuds a left hand into Yuber's body.
Slade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slade connects with a jab.
Yuber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuber throws a hook to the side of Slade's head but Slade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade lands a jab-cross combination.

Slade moves into the clinch.
Slade stalls.

Slade breaks the clinch.
Yuber throws an overhand right that lands on Slade's shoulder, as Slade tries to avoid the shot.
Yuber looks for the body kick but Slade saw that one coming.
Yuber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuber. Yuber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Yuber closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Yuber has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade looking to throw knees to the head but Yuber is blocking nicely.
Slade gets through Yuber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slade has Yuber pushed against the cage.
Yuber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slade prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slade lands a jab-cross combination.
Yuber drops his hands momentarily and Slade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slade scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber takes one to the chin there.
Slade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slade lands with a cross.
Slade lands a right hook to the body.
Slade swinging wildly here.
Yuber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yuber with a poor takedown
and Slade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yuber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yuber scrambles back to his feet.

Yuber is rocked!
Yuber takes a swing at Slade's ribcage but misses.
Slade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slade digs a good body shot into Yuber's ribs.
Slade walks into a left hand.
Slade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Yuber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yuber seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a nice shot that snaps Yuber's head back.
Slade scores with a jab to the body.
Slade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slade - that will leave a mark!
Slade stuns Yuber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown but Slade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrone Slade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slade wants it to stay on the feet.
Slade tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Slade scores with a four punch combination!
Slade lands with a hook. Yuber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slade leaves Yuber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slade lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slade leaves Yuber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slade misses with a head kick.
Yuber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Yuber gets caught flat footed, as Slade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Slade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slade 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Slade!