PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hipolito Slater (ranked 4920 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Tracovitiv (ranked 4540 p4p, 0 weight class). Hipolito Slater has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Slater
vs
Tracovitiv

215 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hipolito Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Tracovitiv!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tracovitiv looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming.

Slater fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tracovitiv sprawls well initially but Slater persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tracovitiv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Tracovitiv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily.
Slater working Tracovitiv over with strikes.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tracovitiv misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tracovitiv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Slater.
Tracovitiv is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tracovitiv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tracovitiv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater working over Tracovitiv with some ground and pound. Tracovitiv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Tracovitiv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tracovitiv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.

Slater is looking for a kimura but Tracovitiv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slater to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tracovitiv manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Tracovitiv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracovitiv controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
Slater postures up in Tracovitiv's guard and throws a big left but Tracovitiv blocks it.

Tracovitiv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tracovitiv is on top in guard.

Tracovitiv wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Tracovitiv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slater working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracovitiv slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tracovitiv just content to control the position.
Slater struggling a bit here.
Slater is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tracovitiv controls the position.

Tracovitiv is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slater is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slater has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slater prevents Tracovitiv from improving position.
Tracovitiv taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tracovitiv tries a head kick but it misses.
Tracovitiv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Slater.
Slater works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slater closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tracovitiv struggling a bit here.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tracovitiv some visible discomfort.
Tracovitiv tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slater looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tracovitiv is avoiding damage well.
Slater wants to stand but Tracovitiv is controlling his arm.
Tracovitiv gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Tracovitiv looking for submissions off his back.

Slater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Tracovitiv actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Slater there.
Tracovitiv preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tracovitiv wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Tracovitiv's temple.

Tracovitiv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tracovitiv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tracovitiv can do to turn this around?

Tracovitiv is defending against the submission attempts here by Slater.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater thows a huge punch but Tracovitiv dodges it nicely.
Slater is nestled in close to Tracovitiv, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tracovitiv trying to control but Slater postures up.
Tracovitiv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tracovitiv.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.

Tracovitiv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tracovitiv trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tracovitiv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Tracovitiv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hipolito Slater dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tracovitiv takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tracovitiv shoots and misses
and Slater counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tracovitiv is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Slater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tracovitiv throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tracovitiv has taken the fight to the clinch.

Slater is trying to trip Tracovitiv. He has hold of a leg but Tracovitiv is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Slater persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Tracovitiv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Tracovitiv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tracovitiv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Tracovitiv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tracovitiv is looking for a triangle but Slater pushes his legs off easily.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Tracovitiv escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater stands up over Tracovitiv, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Tracovitiv looking for a guillotine here but Slater defends easily.

Slater stands and steps away. Tracovitiv gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Tracovitiv gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. Tracovitiv manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tracovitiv working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slater landing with the ground and pound.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Tracovitiv's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tracovitiv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
Slater is working Tracovitiv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hipolito Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater is pushing down on Tracovitiv's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tracovitiv is fighting to maintain full guard but Slater has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Tracovitiv looking for submissions off his back.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tracovitiv is trying to maintain the position but Slater is very close to passing his half guard.
Buck Tracovitiv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hipolito Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Tracovitiv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hipolito Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slater, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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