PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Fietsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fietsora
vs
Slade

194 cm
29
242 lbs
15 - 13 - 1

195 cm
31
275 lbs
28 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca Fietsora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fietsora checks a leg kick.
Fietsora misses with a hook to the body
and Slade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fietsora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slade ducks right into an uppercut from Fietsora.

It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Fietsora walks into a jab.
Fietsora throws a chopping leg kick but Slade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fietsora throws out the jab.
A big left from Fietsora misses.
A jab from Fietsora misses.
Fietsora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fietsora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Fietsora both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fietsora.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from Fietsora.
Fietsora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That has opened up Tyrone Slade's cut even more.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fietsora.
Slade blocks a jab.
Luca Fietsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Slade.
Fietsora throws a low kick but Slade moves out of range easily.
Fietsora lands with a nice body punch.

Slade looking to score a takedown here. Fietsora is defending well but Slade drives through and ends up in Fietsora's guard.
Slade throws a big right hand that misses.
Fietsora is trying to keep Slade in close.

Slade stands up from Fietsora's guard - Slade perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fietsora throws an overhand right that lands on Slade's shoulder, as Slade tries to avoid the shot.
Fietsora leaves Slade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luca Fietsora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Fietsora.
Fietsora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slade checks it well.
The fighters circling - Fietsora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slade throws a right hand that Fietsora ducks under and follows up with a left that Fietsora also avoids with ease.
Fietsora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fietsora 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 Slade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fietsora takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fietsora throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Slade.
Slade misses with a straight right.
Fietsora throws a hook to the side of Slade's head but Slade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fietsora wants to land a leg kick but Slade is out of range.
Fietsora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slade closes the distance and clinches up with Fietsora, looking for a takedown. Slade pushes Fietsora against the cage but Fietsora circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Fietsora
and Slade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fietsora thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slade if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fietsora. Fietsora obviously looking to wear him down.
Fietsora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slade.
Slade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slade's coach down at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fietsora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slade looks winded!
Fietsora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fietsora misses with a low kick.
Fietsora walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fietsora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fietsora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slade slips under a jab from Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slade looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
Fietsora misses with a lunging right hand
and Slade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade shoots for a double leg takedown but Fietsora sprawls well. He's pushed Slade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luca Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Slade.
Slade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fietsora.
Fietsora thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora misses with a left hand
and Slade counters with a one-two to the body.
Fietsora throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a hook but Slade avoids it easily.
Fietsora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Fietsora.
Fietsora sizes up Slade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

The cut above Tyrone Slade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab from Fietsora misses.
Fietsora throws a lazy uppercut
and Slade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slade. That's going to slow Fietsora down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade blocks a jab.
Fietsora misses with a straight right.
Slade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fietsora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Fietsora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fietsora tries a head kick but it misses.
Slade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fietsora circles away quickly and effectively.
Fietsora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slade.
Fietsora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slade stuns Fietsora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slade ducks right into an uppercut from Fietsora.
Slade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fietsora.
A big right from Fietsora misses.
Fietsora misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Slade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fietsora is trying to escape the position but Slade is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fietsora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slade off and has taken his back!
Slade is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Slade is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Slade manages to stand up with Fietsora still on his back. Eventually Fietsora drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Slade moves out of range of the body kick from Fietsora.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fietsora keeps Slade at a distance using the push kick.
A combination from Fietsora does no damage.
Fietsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fietsora 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 Slade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fietsora circles away quickly and effectively.
Fietsora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fietsora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slade scrambles back to his feet.

Slade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slade postures up in Fietsora's guard and throws a big left but Fietsora blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slade's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fietsora looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slade is one step ahead there.
Slade is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade throws an elbow that misses. Fietsora uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slade's guard. Nice move by Fietsora!

Slade is trying to keep Fietsora in close.
Fietsora preventing the sweep.
Slade wants to hit a switch here but Fietsora passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Slade there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora is looking to stand but Slade has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Fietsora trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slade tries to hold on but Fietsora postures up.
Slade trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Fietsora dominated that second round.
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! This is the final round!

Fietsora lands with an overhand left.
Slade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Slade manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fietsora on his heels. He'll look to pass Fietsora's guard now, I'm sure.
Slade stops Fietsora from standing up.
Tyrone Slade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fietsora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fietsora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fietsora wants to get back to his feet but Slade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fietsora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slade gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Slade lands a nice looking body shot.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fietsora moves away.
It looked like Fietsora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slade throws a nice looking combination but Fietsora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade scoring well with a low kick there.
Fietsora throws a solid leg kick but Slade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fietsora.
Fietsora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fietsora as he avoids it easily.
Fietsora throws a half hearted mid kick.

Slade dives in and scores a takedown into Fietsora's guard.
Fietsora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fietsora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fietsora is looking to stand up but Slade isn't so interested in that idea.
Slade trying to control but Fietsora is working from the bottom.
Slade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fietsora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fietsora misses with a hook
and Slade counters with a straight right hand.
Slade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slade blocks a low kick nicely.
Luca Fietsora is winning the standup battle so far.
Slade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Fietsora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fietsora throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Slade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slade throws a front kick aimed at Fietsora's knee but Fietsora avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade shoots in and drives through. Fietsora sprawls well.
Slade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fietsora defends it nicely.
Luca Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Slade.
Slade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fietsora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fietsora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slade manages to avoid it.
Fietsora cracks the inside of Slade's front leg.
A punch combination from Slade misses.
It looked like Fietsora was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slade.
Tyrone Slade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fietsora throws a leg kick that misses.
Fietsora lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fietsora lands a nice hook to Slade's body. Slade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slade tries to bum rush Fietsora with a series of wild strikes but Fietsora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fietsora lands a head shot.
Slade lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Fietsora misses the target.
Fietsora throws a body kick that misses.
Slade throws a counter combo.
Slade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fietsora. That did some damage!
Fietsora scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slade in his tracks.
Fietsora throws a lazy right hand but Slade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fietsora scores with a spinning back kick!
Fietsora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fietsora lands a nice looking body kick.
Slade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fietsora finds it's way round the side to connect with Slade's head.

Tyrone Slade's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyrone Slade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luca Fietsora!
Luca Fietsora decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.