PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Clements (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Slovakia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clements
vs
Slovakia

216 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernesto Clements!
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, Alexander Slovakia !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slovakia rushes Clements and presses him up against the cage.
Clements fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slovakia works on Clements's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Slovakia .

Slovakia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clements uses from the top position.
Slovakia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slovakia wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slovakia is on top in guard.

Slovakia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slovakia passes Clements's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clements holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clements wants to get back to full guard.
Clements is trying to control but can't.
Clements wants to get back to his feet.
Clements really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slovakia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clements blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slovakia .
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slovakia in particular looking to stall.

Slovakia gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Slovakia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slovakia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clements tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clements trying to get back to his feet but Slovakia is in full control for now.
Clements is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Clements tries to escape the position.
Slovakia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clements's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovakia 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clements is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Clements right now.
Clements trying to control the position but Slovakia manages to sink in the hooks.
Slovakia keeps control of the position easily here as Clements tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clements preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slovakia .
Slovakia not allowing Clements to control his hands.
Slovakia controls the position.
Let's hope that Slovakia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Clements's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Slovakia slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Slovakia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Slovakia moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slovakia .
Slovakia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clements is trying to pull guard but Slovakia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Slovakia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clements uses from the top position.
Clements trying to control but Slovakia is working from the bottom.
Slovakia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements stays in close to Slovakia 's body and controls the position.

Slovakia manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slovakia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clements backwards.

Slovakia successfully pulls guard.
Slovakia is pulling down on Clements's head to control his posture.
Clements wants to control from the top but Slovakia keeps moving.
Slovakia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Still in half guard, Slovakia seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clements wants to get back to full guard.
Slovakia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slovakia content to control rather than advance.
Alexander Slovakia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clements looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clements trying to control here.
Clements tries to roll over but Slovakia keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slovakia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clements trying to control but Slovakia postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Slovakia not doing much here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Slovakia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clements, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slovakia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slovakia is looking to break free of the clinch but Clements has double underhooks.
Clements is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slovakia to keep the fight standing.
Clements fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Clements. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clements jumps guard but Slovakia stands there with Clements around his waist. Clements gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slovakia wants to get back to striking at distance but Clements won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slovakia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clements tries to pull guard but Slovakia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slovakia tries to break the clinch but Clements is controlling the position.
Clements tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slovakia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clements is trying to pull guard but Slovakia has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Slovakia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Slovakia dives in and scores a takedown into Clements's guard.
Clements knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slovakia on the ground.
Slovakia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clements works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slovakia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slovakia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slovakia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slovakia controls from within his opponent's guard.

Slovakia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clements, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slovakia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clements to the ground. Slovakia is now in Clements's guard.
Clements wants to sweep but no luck.
Clements is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clements can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slovakia controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slovakia stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Slovakia clinches.
Clements tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slovakia smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Slovakia moves into the clinch.

Slovakia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clements is trying to keep an underhook but Slovakia manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Slovakia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clements defends it well.
Clements avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slovakia .
Slovakia blocks the strikes from Clements.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slovakia decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Slovakia darts in and clinches Clements up against the cage.

Slovakia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Clements won't allow Slovakia to get back to his feet.

Slovakia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clements defends well.
Clements preventing the sweep.
Slovakia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovakia wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slovakia trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clements closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slovakia circles away.

Slovakia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clements!

Clements bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Clements is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh Clements is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Slovakia shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Clements is unconscious as Slovakia celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Alexander Slovakia !