PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Slinger (ranked 2221 p4p, 1130 weight class) and Slim Slow (ranked 151 p4p, 82 weight class). Slinger comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slinger
vs
Slow

170 cm
31
133
14 - 20 - 0

185 cm
26
135
8 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Slow!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Slinger.
Slinger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slow scores with a nice strike.
Slinger throws a half hearted mid kick.

Slow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Slinger controls the action.
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Slow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow tries a body shot but Slinger blocks it.
Slow working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slinger is working for takedown but Slow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Slinger.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slinger has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Slow.
Slow misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slingers head.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Slow manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
Slow lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
Still in the clinch, Slow scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Slow.
Slinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Slow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slinger has Slow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slow gets underhooks to prevent Slinger's takedown attempt.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Slow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slinger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slow after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Slinger controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow pushes Slinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slinger's elbow.
Slow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slinger blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow dominated that round.
That's time! Slinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Slinger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slow connects with a looping right hand.
Slow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slinger at a distance.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slow misses with a few strikes there.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Slow lands a lovely overhand right.
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slow works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slim Slow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slow but Slow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slinger walks into a left hand.
Slinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slow avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slow wants to clinch up but Slinger keeps it at a distance.
Slow scores with a body shot.
Slow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slow tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slow to the ground. Slow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slow has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Slow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slow misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger tries to counter with a takedown but Slow is quick to defend against it.
Slow doesn't manage to clinch there - Slinger circles away.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Slow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice combination there by Slow.
Slinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slow staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slow lands a nice hook to Slinger's body. Slinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slim Slow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slow tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slow misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Slow.
Slow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slow tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
Slinger throws a lazy head kick
and Slow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slinger looks to land a right hand but Slow moved out of range.
Slow lands a glancing blow to the side of Slinger's head.
Slow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
Slow cracks Slinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Slow sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slow lands a nice hook to Slinger's body. Slinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Slow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Slow.
Slow misses with a series of wild punches.
Slow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slow looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinger is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slow slaps away a takedown attempt from Slinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slow scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Slow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Slinger looking to score a takedown here. Slow is defending well but Slinger drives through and ends up in Slow's guard.

Slow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Slow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger takes one to the chin there.
Slow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Slinger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slow on his heels. He'll look to pass Slow's guard now, I'm sure.

Slow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

The crowd cheers as Slow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slinger doesn't seem phased though.

Slow closes the distance and pushes Slinger back into the cage.
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slim Slow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow tries a body shot but Slinger blocks it.
Slow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slow is pressed up against the cage. Slinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slow down to the mat. Slow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slinger throws a low kick but Slow moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Slinger misses its intended target.
Slow blocks a head kick by Slinger.

Slinger drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Slow wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Slow is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Slinger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slim Slow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Slinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Slow.
Slinger is trying to drag Slow to the mat but Slow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slinger throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slow scores with a shot to the side of Slinger's head.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slow pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slow thuds his right hand into Slinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Slow blocks the leg kick.

Slow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slinger misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Slow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Slow!
A very excited looking Slim Slow rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.