PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Slade
vs
Spazstor

195 cm
31
275 lbs
28 - 19 - 0

186 cm
44
213 lbs
32 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Sin City Allstars

MayheM sportswear
Arcticus University: London

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 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatan Spazstor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spazstor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slade checks it well.
Slade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spazstor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spazstor cracks Slade with an open hand slap.

It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Slade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slade throws a right hand that Spazstor ducks under and follows up with a left that Spazstor also avoids with ease.
Slade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slade shoots for a takedown but Spazstor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spazstor throws out a counter right but Slade avoids it with no problem.
Slade dips to his left and cracks Spazstor with an uppercut!
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Slade off balance momentarily.

Slade scores with a takedown into Spazstor's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spazstor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spazstor is pulling down on Slade's head. It's preventing any offense from Slade, at least for the moment.

Spazstor manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor connects with an inside leg kick.
Spazstor connects with a leg kick. Slade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A bone on bone clash there as Spazstor blocks the leg kick.
Slade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spazstor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spazstor throws a hook but Slade blocks it.
Spazstor digs a good body shot into Slade's ribs.
Zlatan Spazstor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spazstor.
Spazstor loads up on a big right hand but Slade slips the punch.
Spazstor is looking to chop away at Slade's legs.
Spazstor looks for the body kick but Slade saw that one coming.

Slade shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slade was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Spazstor throws Slade to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Slade shoots in and gets a takedown into Spazstor's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spazstor kicks Slade off and gets to his feet.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from Spazstor.
Spazstor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slade slips a straight right by Spazstor.
Slade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spazstor moves away.
Spazstor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slade connects with an inside leg kick.
Slade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spazstor counters with a leg kick.
Slade shoots in but no luck this time.
Slade misses with a left hand
and Spazstor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spazstor loads up on a big right hand but Slade slips the punch.
Slade shoots in but Spazstor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spazstor misses the body punch
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spazstor takes a swing at Slade's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade connects with a body shot.
Slade misses with the combination.
Slade is looking to wear down Spazstor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Spazstor. No joy for Slade on that attempt.
Spazstor throws a leg kick
and Slade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slade misses with a body shot.
Spazstor lands a nice shot to the body.
Slade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spazstor checks the leg kick.
Slade tests Spazstor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spazstor tests Slade's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Spazstor gets caught flat footed, as Slade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade prevents Spazstor from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade trying to control but Spazstor is working from the bottom.
Spazstor is controlling Slade's posture.
Slade content to stall in guard here.
Spazstor looking for a sweep. Not yet Spazstor, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slade wants to pass the guard but Spazstor is keeping the position.
Slade throws a strike but Spazstor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade pulls Spazstor in close to his closed guard and prevents Spazstor from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Spazstor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spazstor but Spazstor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spazstor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slade is looking to clinch.
Slade checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spazstor motions for Slade to come forward. Spazstor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spazstor defending well as Slade loads up on a big left hand.
Spazstor throws a big shot that misses.
Spazstor cracks Slade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spazstor throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spazstor as he jumps to the side.

Spazstor gets caught napping as Slade dives in and scores a takedown. Spazstor manages to retain guard.
Slade postures up in Spazstor's guard and throws a big left but Spazstor blocks it.
Zlatan Spazstor has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spazstor keeping moving, preventing Slade from controlling successfully.
Slade stopping the sweep attempt from Spazstor.

Spazstor pushes Slade off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A jab from Slade misses.
Spazstor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spazstor wants it to stay on the feet.
Spazstor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade shoots in but Spazstor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spazstor misses with a leg kick.
Spazstor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slade's calf.
Slade throws a hook to the side of Spazstor's head but Spazstor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slade throws a right and a left that Spazstor avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slade is out of range and Spazstor settles back down.
Slade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slade tries to bum rush Spazstor with a series of wild strikes but Spazstor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slade moves away.
Slade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spazstor.
Slade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spazstor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Spazstor misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spazstor.
Slade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slade misses with a double jab.
Spazstor lands with a cross.
Slade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spazstor throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Slade avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor punishes Slade's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spazstor.
Spazstor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Slade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Spazstor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tyrone Slade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spazstor can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spazstor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spazstor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spazstor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spazstor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Slade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spazstor misses the jab.
Spazstor misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Spazstor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Slade does no damage.
As Slade backs off Spazstor throws a huge counter combo but Slade manages to avoid it all.
Slade misses with a low kick as Spazstor jumps back.
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slade moves away.
Slade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Spazstor 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A lazy body kick from Slade
and Spazstor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slade throws a hook to the side of Spazstor's head but Spazstor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spazstor scores with a leg kick.
Slade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spazstor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spazstor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slade.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Spazstor off the cage and back into range.
Spazstor connects with an inside leg kick.
Spazstor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spazstor back to the cage. Slade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spazstor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slade doesn't manage to clinch there - Spazstor circles away.
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Slade off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spazstor eats them both and turns towards Slade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a right hand that Spazstor ducks under and follows up with a left that Spazstor also avoids with ease.
Slade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spazstor - the referee stops the clock and Slade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spazstor. Slade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spazstor digs a good body shot into Slade's ribs.
Spazstor digs a good body shot into Slade's ribs.
Slade misses with a body punch
and Spazstor counters with a nice uppercut.
Slade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spazstor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slade.
Spazstor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spazstor misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spazstor throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spazstor sprawls well. Spazstor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slade gets slowly back to his feet.
Spazstor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spazstor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slade somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spazstor throws a leg kick which misses Slade's front leg but catches the back leg as Slade tries to avoid it.
Slade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spazstor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slade with a body shot.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Slade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spazstor manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spazstor defends well and Slade ends up having to push Spazstor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slade shoots in but no luck this time.
Spazstor scores with a jab to the head.
Slade swings for the body but Spazstor moves out of range.
Slade lands an overhand right.
Spazstor avoids the body shot from Slade.
Slade fails to land with a series of punches.
Slade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Slade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spazstor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slade somewhat.
Slade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spazstor manages to avoid it.
Slade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spazstor.
Slade misses with a double jab
and Spazstor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slade. That's going to slow Spazstor down.
Spazstor cracks the inside of Slade's front leg.
Spazstor throws a lazy right hand but Slade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spazstor tries to score with a low kick but Slade moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spazstor scores with a nice body kick.
Slade misses with a series of wild punches.
Spazstor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spazstor lands a slapping body shot.
Spazstor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slade.
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Slade off balance momentarily.
Zlatan Spazstor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spazstor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zlatan Spazstor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spazstor 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Spazstor!
An out of breath Zlatan Spazstor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.