PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Slater (ranked 24356 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Steamer (ranked 5837 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slater
vs
Steamer

220 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Steamer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Slater counters by moving into the clinch.
Steamer is working for takedown but Slater is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steamer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pedro Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Slater manages to get underhooks.
Slater tries to break the clinch but Steamer is controlling the position.
Steamer fails to pull guard.
Steamer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer is trying to pull guard but Slater has him pressed against the cage.

Steamer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steamer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater tries to clinch but Steamer moves out of range.
Steamer throws a head kick that misses.
Slater wants to clinch.
Steamer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Steamer closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.
Steamer throws an elbow but it misses.
Slater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steamer is trying to pull guard but Slater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steamer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steamer but Steamer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steamer throws a lazy body kick

and Slater counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steamer tries to pull guard but Slater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slater tries to circle away but Steamer has him pinned against the cage.

Steamer breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Slater as Steamer shoots in.
Steamer throws a right hand that misses

and Slater moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to break the clinch but Steamer is controlling the position.

Steamer breaks from the clinch.
Steamer cracks the inside of Slater's front leg.
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steamer looks winded!
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steamer moves away.
Steamer dives in for a single leg takedown but Slater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.

Slater has Steamer up against the cage in a clinch.
Steamer is trying to break the clinch but Slater is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slater jumps guard.
Steamer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steamer throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steamer's guard. Nice move by Slater!

Slater works over Steamer with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.

Steamer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Slater stacks Steamer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Slater!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slater.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Slater stands up and beckons Steamer to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Slater 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.

Steamer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slater counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rick Steamer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamer fails with the takedown

and Slater holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steamer tries to pull guard but Slater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pedro Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slater is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Steamer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steamer can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slater.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slater misses with a knee to the head.

Steamer manages to break the clinch.

Steamer moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
Steamer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steamer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steamer is looking to break free of the clinch but Slater has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slater is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steamer is breathing heavily.
Steamer tries to break the clinch but Slater is controlling the position.
Steamer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slater after a bit of a struggle.
Steamer keeps control of Slater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slater stops a takedown attempt from Steamer.

Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steamer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steamer wants to slow Slater down by chopping away at his legs.
Slater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slater looks to score with a jab to the body but Steamer is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steamer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slater as he avoids it easily.
Slater connects with a body shot that sends Steamer's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Steamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steamer is looking for the big counter here.
Slater moves in looking to clinch but Steamer pushes him off.
Rick Steamer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Slater.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steamer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Steamer moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater wants to break free but Steamer has control.

Steamer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steamer rushes Slater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slater tries to land a knee to the head but Steamer blocks with his arms.
Slater tries to break the clinch but Steamer is controlling the position.
Steamer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slater is trying to break the clinch but Steamer is controlling him.

Steamer manages to break the clinch.
Slater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steamer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slater somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Slater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamer.

Slater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Steamer pulls guard successfully.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steamer is pulling down on Slater's head. It's preventing any offense from Slater, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slater gets to his feet. Steamer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steamer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slater as he jumps to the side.
Slater is looking to wear down Steamer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steamer shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense.
Pedro Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.

Steamer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steamer jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steamer.
Slater is looking to counter the offense by Steamer and move into the clinch.
Slater tries to clinch up.
Pedro Slater is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slater drives through and clinches with Steamer against the cage.

Steamer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slater lands a body shot.
Steamer tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamer circles away from the clinch attempt.

Steamer moves into the clinch.

Slater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Slater takes the fight into the clinch.
Steamer jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steamer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater wants to clinch up but Steamer keeps it at a distance.
Steamer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steamer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Slater counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slater throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
Steamer is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steamer lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slater breaks the clinch.

Slater pushes Steamer up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Steamer closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Slater's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Steamer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steamer fails to land the takedown.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steamer sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slater has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Slater!