PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Bruising (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Slater is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Slater
vs
Bruising

177 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexei Bruising!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bruising finds it's way round the side to connect with Slater's head.
Bruising digs a good body shot into Slater's ribs.
Bruising ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruising. That's going to slow Slater down.
A cross from Bruising lands.
Slater tries to move into range but Bruising moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bruising getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Bruising closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slater's guard.
Slater might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bruising throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruising's guard. Nice move by Slater!
Bruising wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bruising is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruising trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruising chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruising.
Bruising working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruising stands up over Slater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bruising throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruising's guard. Nice move by Slater!
Bruising has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Bruising is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruising wants to control but Slater passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruising moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater won't allow Bruising to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!

Bruising is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.
Bruising working a defensive guard here.
Bruising tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bruising looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Slater has picked Bruising up and slammed him! Bruising can't keep hold of the triangle and Slater manages to pass to side control!
Slater controls the position.
Slater moves into full mount!
Bruising working to try and regain half guard.
Slater looking to control but Bruising is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruising tries to reverse the position but Slater maintains control.
Bruising is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater cracks Bruising with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater trying to control but Bruising is having none of it.
Slater is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bruising is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bruising slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Bruising looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruising regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruising is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.
Slater wants to control from the top but Bruising keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Bruising dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slater takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bruising with a jab.
Bruising connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slater. Slater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruising lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alexei Bruising seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bruising counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Bruising is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slater's half guard.
Bruising throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Slater to regain full guard.
Bruising with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruising loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruising.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slater kicks Bruising off and gets to his feet.
Slater throws a series of punches but Bruising moves out of range.
Bruising connects with a body shot.
Slater is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bruising.
Bruising moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bruising throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tom Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bruising.
Bruising tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruising lands a slapping body shot.
Bruising keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruising.
Bruising tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bruising wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruising swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slater.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruising scores with a hook to the body. Slater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruising lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruising shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slater pinned against the cage. Slater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Bruising. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
Bruising lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruising scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Bruising does it's job there.
Slater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruising.
Slater closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruising lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Slater gets caught flat footed, as Bruising shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bruising throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bruising is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bruising is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
Bruising is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Bruising connects with a nice short shot to Slater's temple.
Bruising lands with a punch from half guard.
Bruising with the ground and pound but Slater uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Slater on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slater tries to get out of the position.
Bruising throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruising's guard. Nice move by Slater!
Bruising controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruising tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Bruising showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bruising slips a straight right by Slater.
Bruising lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruising.
Slater moves forwards but Bruising connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruising has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruising keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruising connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bruising lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Bruising lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruising scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Slater 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slater tries to move into range but Bruising moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bruising getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bruising closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slater to the mat! Slater manages to get full guard.
Bruising trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruising throwing strikes from guard but Slater blocks nicely.
Slater wants to stand and escape but Bruising is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruising throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruising working some strikes from top position.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Bruising slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruising postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Bruising cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Slater keeping full guard, as Bruising tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruising throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruising's guard. Nice move by Slater!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bruising working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruising has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Slater has passed into side control.
Bruising is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Bruising looking for submissions off his back.
Alexei Bruising is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slater not doing much here.

Bruising is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruising trying to control but Slater postures up.
Bruising is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bruising manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slater wants to control from the top but Bruising keeps moving.
Bruising wants to stand up but Slater is controlling him.
Tom Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruising looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruising, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Bruising comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruising 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Alexei Bruising!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Alexei Bruising!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Alexei Bruising!

Alexei Bruising wins by unanimous decision!