PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barbados Slim (ranked 4422 p4p, 4284 weight class) and Bemabe Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Slim
vs
Juarez

188 cm
16
192
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
194
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbados Slim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bemabe Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slim takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slim obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slim.
Slim scores with a knee to the head.
Slim is leaning against Juarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slim connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juarez's face.
Slim digs a right hand into Juarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juarez's gas tank.
Slim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juarez is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Juarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Slim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slim connects with a knee to the head.
Slim lands a body punch.
A short right from Slim on the inside.
Slim gets underhooks to prevent Juarez's takedown attempt.
Barbados Slim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bemabe Juarez.
Juarez looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juarez.
Slim lands a hook that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Juarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juarez is trying to drag Slim to the mat but Slim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Slim.
Slim lands with a right to the head.
Slim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juarez.
Juarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slim with a knee to the head.
Slim scores with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Slim.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slim crunches a lovely knee into Juarez's ribcage.
Slim lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slim after a bit of a struggle.
Slim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slim obliges.
Slim scores with a knee to the head.
Slim scores a nice knee to the body.
Juarez takes a shot to the head.
Slim works on Juarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Slim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slim with a knee to the head.
Slim scores with a shot to the side of Juarez's head.
A short left from Slim.
Slim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Slim.
Slim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Slim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Slim.
Juarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slim lands a shoulder strike.
Slim lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slim.
Slim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juarez.
Slim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slim is working Juarez over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Slim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juarez has Slim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slim.
Slim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim lands a left hand.
Juarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Slim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juarez can't get the takedown.
Juarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Slim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slim lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slim lands a hook that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Juarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Slim scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short body shot lands from Slim as the two fighters clinch.
Slim scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Slim.
A knee to the head by Slim.
Juarez is trying to drag Slim to the mat but Slim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slim lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barbados Slim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slim scoring well with a low kick there.
Juarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juarez misses with a body shot.
Slim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juarez.

Slim darts in and clinches Juarez up against the cage.
Slim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Slim landing knees to the head.
Slim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Juarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Juarez looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Juarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slim after a bit of a struggle.
Barbados Slim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bemabe Juarez.
Juarez takes a shot to the head.
Juarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Slim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Juarez is breathing heavily.
Slim lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Slim.
Slim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slim.
Slim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Slim digs a right hand into Juarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juarez's gas tank.
Slim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slim lands a right hand.
Slim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Slim on the inside.
Slim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slim lands a shot to the body.
Slim lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slim lands a shot to the body.
Slim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juarez takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Juarez or not.
Nice body punch from Slim.
Slim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Slim.
Slim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Juarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slim lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slim lands a hook that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Juarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Slim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Slim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Slim.
Slim lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Slim.
Slim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slim lands a knee to the head.
Slim scores with a knee to the head.
Slim lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slim obliges.
Juarez looking for a takedown.
Slim cracks Juarez with a nice body shot.
Barbados Slim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Slim.
Slim lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Slim.
A short left from Slim.
Nice body punch from Slim.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slim after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slim obliges.
Slim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Juarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Slim gets through Juarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slim lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slim.
Slim lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Slim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Juarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slim digs a right hand underneath Juarez's ribcage. Juarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Slim.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slim working Juarez over with knees to the body.
Slim connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slim.
Slim stops a takedown attempt from Juarez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barbados Slim dominated that second round.
That's time! Slim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Slim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Juarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slim.
Slim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Juarez loads up on a big right hand but Slim slips the punch.
Slim tries to counter by clinching up but Juarez breaks away and moves out of range.
Slim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juarez can do to turn this around?
Slim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Slim as he connects with a hook.
Juarez misses with a double jab
and Slim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juarez thinking.
Slim with a jab.
Slim scores with a jab. Juarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Juarez needs to keep his hands up - Slim had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slim works Juarez's body with a nice hook.
Juarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juarez walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juarez.
Slim connects with an inside leg kick.

Juarez gets tackled into the cage by Slim. Slim maintains the clinch.
A short right from Slim.
Slim gets underhooks to prevent Juarez's takedown attempt.
Slim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slim working Juarez over with knees to the body.
Juarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Slim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juarezs head.
Slim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Good body shot from Slim.
A knee to the head by Slim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slim lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slim is working Juarez over against the cage.
Slim scores with a shoulder strike.
Juarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barbados Slim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bemabe Juarez.
Slim connects with a knee to the head.
Slim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Juarez has Slim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juarez tries for a takedown but Slim manages to get underhooks.
Slim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Slim.
Knees in the clinch landing for Slim.
Slim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juarez looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Slim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slim scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim lands an uppercut.
Slim landing knees to the head.
Slim lands with a short shot to the head.
Juarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Slim.
Slim scores with a knee to the head.
Slim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Slim is working Juarez over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bemabe Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slim lands a nice uppercut.
Slim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slim lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Slim as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slim scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slim connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juarez's face.
Slim landing knees to the body.
Slim lands with a left to the head.
Slim connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juarez's face.
Slim lands a nice knee to the body.
Slim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barbados Slim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slim lands with a right to the head.
Slim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slim works on Juarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Juarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slim pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barbados Slim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slim 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barbados Slim!
A relieved looking Barbados Slim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.