PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Spades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do Is Win. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Slice
vs
Spades

187 cm
25
234 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Spades!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spades shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spades fails with a takedown attempt.
Spades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Spades.
Spades shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spades misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Slice does no damage.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Spades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spades gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spades.
Spades looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Spades should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spades tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spades tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slice stalks Spades and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spades's face. Spades staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slice's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slice duly obliges.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spades.
Sloppy strikes from Slice. Those never looked like landing.
Slice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slice looks to land a combination. Spades sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice throws a right and a left that Spades avoids nicely.
Spades tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slice scores with a three punch combo!
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice throws a combination. Spades tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spades shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spades dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Sloppy strikes from Slice. Those never looked like landing.
Spades shoots in looking for a takedown but Slice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spades's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice scores with a one two! Spades had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slice throws a right and a left that Spades avoids nicely.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Spades fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spades.
Slice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spades shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Spades's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Spades is trying desperately to land a takedown but Slice is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spades.
Slice looks to land a combination but Spades avoids it well.
Spades shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Spades's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slice is working the combinations to good effect here.
Spades avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spades throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spades off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spades.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slice.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Spades slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Spades looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slice is fending him off so far but Spades persists. Nope, Slice circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spades has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spades shoots in but no luck this time.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spades.
Spades avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spades fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice looks to land a combination. Spades sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spades changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Spades manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Spades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spades shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spades moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimbo Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spades.
Slice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Spades dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Spades shoots in looking for a takedown but Slice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spades's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spades changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Spades manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Spades.
Spades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Slice scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a combination. Spades tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.
Spades dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Spades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spades slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Sloppy strikes from Slice. Those never looked like landing.
Spades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice scores with a three punch combo!
Slice stuffs the takedown attempt from Spades. Spades gets slowly back to his feet.
Slice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks to land a combination. Spades sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spades shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Spades on that attempt.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Spades shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spades.
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!
Slice looks to land a combination but Spades avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice leaves Spades with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Spades looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
Slice lands a jab-cross combination.
Spades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Spades has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spades backs up against the cage.
Spades tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slice throws a series of strikes that have Spades backpedaling.
Spades closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. Spades pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spades is defended easily by Slice.
Spades shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spades throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spades off to one side.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spades fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slice avoids it really well and circles away.
Slice lands with a nice combination. Spades backs away looking to recover.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spades dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Spades's head and hops out.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spades might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Slice has got the better of the exchanges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spades gets slowly back to his feet.
Spades fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spades tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spades avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No luck for Spades with that takedown attempt.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Spades.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spades back to the cage. Slice follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spades fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spades.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Spades avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spades is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spades shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Slice both land. Nice combination.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Spades changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Spades manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spades dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Spades's head and hops out.
Spades has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spades fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spades tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spades somewhat.
Slice lands a jab-cross combination.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Spades shoots in but no luck this time.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Spades shoots in.
Slice throws a right hand that Spades ducks under and follows up with a left that Spades also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spades shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spades fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Spades fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spades shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice tries to bum rush Spades with a series of wild strikes but Spades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice throws a series of punches but Spades avoids them all with ease.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spades can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Spades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.

Spades scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Spades working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Slice gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Spades tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jon Spades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slice, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
Our winner, Kimbo Slice, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.