PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Disimone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade The Corner Store Sicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Disimone
vs
The Corner Store Sicko

200 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

220 cm
22
268 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Disimone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade The Corner Store Sicko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Disimone is defended easily by The Corner Store Sicko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Disimone is defended easily by The Corner Store Sicko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Disimone is defended easily by The Corner Store Sicko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Disimone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Disimone.
Disimone shoots in and drives through. The Corner Store Sicko sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Disimone is defended easily by The Corner Store Sicko.
The Corner Store Sicko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Disimone is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from The Corner Store Sicko as Disimone shoots in.
A head kick misses from The Corner Store Sicko.

The Corner Store Sicko gets a clinch.
Disimone wants a takedown.

The Corner Store Sicko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The Corner Store Sicko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Corner Store Sicko controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Corner Store Sicko wants to stand but Disimone has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Disimone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The Corner Store Sicko escapes and gets back to his feet.

The Corner Store Sicko has managed to clinch.

The Corner Store Sicko gets a trip takedown into half guard.

The Corner Store Sicko stands up out of the half guard.

The Corner Store Sicko gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Corner Store Sicko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Corner Store Sicko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Disimone controls his leg.
The Corner Store Sicko stalling.
The Corner Store Sicko moves into full mount! Disimone won't be happy about that!
The Corner Store Sicko controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Corner Store Sicko dominating with strikes here.
The Corner Store Sicko controlling from mount.
The Corner Store Sicko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Disimone looks a forlorn figure.
The Corner Store Sicko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Corner Store Sicko controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that The Corner Store Sicko 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.

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.
The Corner Store Sicko with good strikes from the mount here!
Disimone is looking to get to half guard.
The Corner Store Sicko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Corner Store Sicko lands a nice shot to the head.
The Corner Store Sicko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The Corner Store Sicko controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade The Corner Store Sicko dominated that round.
That's time! Disimone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Corner Store Sicko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Disimone goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Corner Store Sicko prevents it.
Disimone looking for a takedown.
Disimone wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Disimone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Corner Store Sicko decides to pull guard.

The Corner Store Sicko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Disimone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Disimone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Corner Store Sicko wants to sweep but no luck.

Disimone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Corner Store Sicko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Disimone has The Corner Store Sicko in his guard.
The Corner Store Sicko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Disimone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Corner Store Sicko has passed into half guard!
The Corner Store Sicko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Corner Store Sicko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Slade The Corner Store Sicko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The Corner Store Sicko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Disimone did well to prevent The Corner Store Sicko getting side control.
The Corner Store Sicko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Disimone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Disimone is looking for a sweep. The Corner Store Sicko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Corner Store Sicko decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Corner Store Sicko.
The referee asks The Corner Store Sicko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. The Corner Store Sicko prefers to stall for the moment though.

The Corner Store Sicko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Disimone with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Corner Store Sicko counters with a single leg into guard. Disimone didn't expect that.
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!

Disimone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Disimone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Corner Store Sicko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Corner Store Sicko sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disimone wants to sweep but no luck.

Disimone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Corner Store Sicko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Disimone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Corner Store Sicko controls the pace.

Disimone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Corner Store Sicko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Corner Store Sicko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Disimone has his foot on The Corner Store Sicko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Corner Store Sicko works his way back into a safe position though.
The Corner Store Sicko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Disimone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Corner Store Sicko trying to control the position from guard on top but Disimone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Corner Store Sicko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

The Corner Store Sicko moves into range and clinches up with Disimone.

The Corner Store Sicko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Disimone uses from the top position.
The Corner Store Sicko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Disimone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Disimone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Disimone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Disimone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Corner Store Sicko controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade The Corner Store Sicko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Disimone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Corner Store Sicko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Corner Store Sicko forces his way into half guard.
Disimone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Disimone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Corner Store Sicko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Disimone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Disimone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Corner Store Sicko throwing strikes but missing.
Slade The Corner Store Sicko has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Corner Store Sicko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The Corner Store Sicko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Disimone gets caught flat footed, as The Corner Store Sicko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Corner Store Sicko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Disimone being controlled here, momentarily.
Disimone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Disimone looking for a guillotine here but The Corner Store Sicko defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Disimone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Corner Store Sicko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Corner Store Sicko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The Corner Store Sicko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Disimone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Corner Store Sicko is aware though and is defending well.
Disimone keeping moving, preventing The Corner Store Sicko from controlling successfully.

Disimone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Corner Store Sicko is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Corner Store Sicko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Disimone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Disimone has his foot on The Corner Store Sicko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Corner Store Sicko works his way back into a safe position though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Corner Store Sicko connects with a high kick.

Disimone tries to keep at a distance but The Corner Store Sicko has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Corner Store Sicko stops a takedown attempt from Disimone.
The Corner Store Sicko just leaning against Disimone, taking a breather.
The Corner Store Sicko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Disimone.

The Corner Store Sicko pulls guard successfully.

Disimone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Corner Store Sicko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Disimone has The Corner Store Sicko in his guard.
The Corner Store Sicko is pushing down on Disimone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Disimone is fighting to maintain full guard but The Corner Store Sicko has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Disimone looking for submissions off his back.
The Corner Store Sicko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Disimone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Disimone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Corner Store Sicko is pressing down on Disimone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Disimone is holding on for now.
The Corner Store Sicko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tommy Disimone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slade The Corner Store Sicko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Corner Store Sicko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slade The Corner Store Sicko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Corner Store Sicko 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade The Corner Store Sicko!