PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando California (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando California has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

California
vs
Slayer

192 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando California!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Da Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slayer instigates a clinch.
Slayer stalling against the cage.
Slayer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from California.

Slayer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
California manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

California is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Slayer taking some punishment here, with California in his half guard.
California wants to free his trapped foot but Slayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slayer wants to improve his position but California is controlling well.
Slayer wants to control but California is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

California is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Slayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
California lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
California missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

California is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
California prevents Slayer from improving his position.
California throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
California is breathing heavily.
Slayer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
California prevents Slayer from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

California is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Slayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with California. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

California shoots in and bounces Slayer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Slayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. California doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. California manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slayer has control of California's left arm, preventing California from doing any damage.
California 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.
California missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayer wants to sweep here but California controlling him for the moment.
California looking to pass the guard.
Slayer controlling California's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
California lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
California lands a couple of digs.

Slayer is rocked!
California lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slayer is still in real trouble! Can California finish him?
California with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
California lands a couple of digs.
California chips away with some ground and pound.
California content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

California is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slayer wants to sweep but no luck.
California seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
California makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

California drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and California jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slayer seems to have recovered his senses.
Slayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slayer wants to get back to his feet but California is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
California throwing strikes but missing.
Slayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
California with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slayer keeping full guard, as California tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Slayer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando California 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.

California tries to clinch but Slayer moves away

and Slayer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for California!
California is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slayer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. California can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slayer punishing his opponent with strikes.
California is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
California gets back to half guard.
California might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Slayer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for California to stand up.

Slayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
California tries to pull guard but Slayer won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Slayer.

California is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slayer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip California to the mat. California regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayer trying to control the position from guard on top but California is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
California bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slayer's guard.
California forces his way into half guard.
Slayer is breathing heavily.

California is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
California is looking to take a break and control but Slayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
California lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
California is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
California working Slayer over with strikes.
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. California connects with a nice short shot to Slayer's temple.
California looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
California sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slayer defending well though.
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. California connects with a nice short shot to Slayer's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
California is pressing down on Slayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slayer is holding on for now.

California is looking for a kimura here.
Slayer punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
California missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slayer pushes California off looking to stand but California dives back in and keeps control.
California is thwarting Slayer's attempts to control the position.
Slayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Slayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Slayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
California is positioning himself well to prevent Slayer advancing to mount.

California is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Slayer pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer stops California from getting back to his feet.
California is looking to improve his position.
California works his way to full guard. Good work.
California trying to strike off his back.

California working for a triangle but Slayer defends it easily.

California has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slayer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
California tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

California has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slayer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for California.
California manages to get back to half guard.
California gets back to full guard.

California is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
California wants to sweep here but Slayer controlling him for the moment.
California manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando California dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

California fails with the takedown

and Slayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. California won't be happy with that.
California is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
California is trying to control but can't.
California is looking to improve his position.

Slayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
California throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slayer moves into full mount! California won't be happy about that!
California bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
California working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slayer's head.
California throws a big right hand that misses.
California throws a strike but Slayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slayer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slayer stopping the sweep attempt from California.
California is working hard here to advance position.
Slayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slayer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

California working for submissions but it's allowed Slayer to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
California throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
California wants to control the action here but instead Slayer manages to pass to full mount!
California is looking to get to half guard.
Slayer working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer punishing his opponent with strikes.
California is trying to reverse the position but instead Slayer has taken his back - oops!
Slayer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
California breaks Slayer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
California connects with a couple of short punches.
Slayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slayer wants to stand but California is controlling the position.

California is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
California is stalling in the full guard.
California advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
California drops an elbow to the side of Slayer's head.
California moves into full mount! Slayer won't be happy about that!
California pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
California scoring with strikes but Slayer is staying in there.
Slayer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as California tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Slayer avoids a strike by California and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in California's guard! Fantastic escape!
Slayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slayer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
California is not content to let Slayer control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
California manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

California is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slayer is just riding it out for now. California eventually gives up the hold.

California is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slayer is just riding it out for now. California eventually gives up the hold.
Orlando California overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
California winds up and cracks Slayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando California showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for California, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando California!