PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slamen comes into the arena with Jaws Theme blaring out of the sound system. Ufcowski jr has chosen Slipknot - Duality as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slamen
vs
Ufcowski jr

183 cm
30
163 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

183 cm
26
166 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

$50

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamen fails with the takedown.

Slamen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ufcowski jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ufcowski jr is on top in guard.
Ufcowski jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slamen wants to stand and escape but Ufcowski jr is having none of it.
Ufcowski jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Slamen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ufcowski jr is one step ahead there.
Slamen keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
Ufcowski jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ufcowski jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ufcowski jr won't allow Slamen to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ufcowski jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Slamen has wrist control.
Slamen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufcowski jr throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to pass the guard but Slamen is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ufcowski jr misses the shot to the body.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ufcowski jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ufcowski jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Slamen misses with a takedown attempt
and Ufcowski jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Slamen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice inside leg kick.

Slamen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ufcowski jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slamen is chipping away with strikes.
Slamen lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slamen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamen working away.
Ufcowski jr is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen working away.
Slamen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Slamen is putting a hurting on Ufcowski jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slamen trying to control the action but Ufcowski jr is working from the bottom.
Slamen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slamen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ufcowski jr is looking to regain half guard here but Slamen keeps moving and retains side control.
Slamen trying to control the position but Ufcowski jr is working away.
Slamen tries to move to mount but Ufcowski jr blocks the move with his legs.
Slamen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ufcowski jr some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Slamen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ufcowski jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Slamen grinds an elbow into Ufcowski jr's temple.
Ufcowski jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slamen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ufcowski jr tries to improve position but can't.
Slamen is putting a hurting on Ufcowski jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slamen is looking to take a break and control but Ufcowski jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slamen 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ufcowski jr tries to buck Slamen off but Slamen is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr taking a bit of punishment here - Slamen scoring with strikes.
Ufcowski jr struggling a bit here.
Slamen cracks Ufcowski jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slamen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slamen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ufcowski jr is trying to buck Slamen off.
Slamen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ufcowski jr some visible discomfort.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
Ufcowski jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slamen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ufcowski jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slamen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ufcowski jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Slamen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slamen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ufcowski jr quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr wants to control but Slamen is keeping busy.
Slamen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ufcowski jr defending well though.
Ufcowski jr is looking to improve his position.
Slamen throwing shots but Ufcowski jr is blocking nicely.
Slamen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ufcowski jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ufcowski jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slamen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slamen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ufcowski jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slamen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Ufcowski jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.
Ufcowski jr working a defensive guard here.
Slamen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ufcowski jr's head.
Slamen stopping the sweep attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Slamen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slamen stands up over Ufcowski jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ufcowski jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slamen!
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Slamen is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ufcowski jr tries to control but Slamen wriggling away.
Slamen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slamen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ufcowski jr is pressing down on Slamen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slamen is holding on for now.
Slamen is positioning himself well to prevent Ufcowski jr advancing to mount.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control. Slamen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slamen tries to kick Ufcowski jr off but Ufcowski jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slamen is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slamen wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slamen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ufcowski jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slamen keeps working.
Slamen manages to get to full guard.
Slamen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Troy Slamen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Slamen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slamen controlling the position from side mount.
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Ufcowski jr is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slamen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ufcowski jr tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slamen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ufcowski jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ufcowski jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ufcowski jr tries to improve position but can't.
Slamen is chipping away with strikes.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
Slamen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ufcowski jr keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ufcowski jr is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Slamen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Slamen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slamen is pressing down on Ufcowski jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ufcowski jr is holding on for now.
Ufcowski jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ufcowski jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slamen.
Slamen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slamen throwing shots but Ufcowski jr is blocking nicely.
Ufcowski jr is staying active underneath Slamen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ufcowski jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slamen is working away from the top position though.
Ufcowski jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slamen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ufcowski jr keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ufcowski jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slamen defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slamen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slamen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ufcowski jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slamen.
Slamen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slamen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufcowski jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufcowski jr is looking to stand up but Slamen isn't so interested in that idea.
Slamen working some strikes from top position.
Slamen distracts Ufcowski jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slamen passes Ufcowski jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is staying active underneath Slamen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ufcowski jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ufcowski jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control the position but Slamen postures up.

Ufcowski jr working for a triangle but Slamen defends it easily.
Slamen stands up over Ufcowski jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ufcowski jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slamen is controlling him.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Slamen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slamen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slamen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ufcowski jr looking to control.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Slamen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ufcowski jr is retaining full guard.
Slamen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ufcowski jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr keeping full guard, as Slamen tries to pass.
Ufcowski jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ufcowski jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slamen!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ufcowski jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Slamen because Ufcowski jr loaded up on that one.
Slamen is looking to improve his position but Ufcowski jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slamen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ufcowski jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ufcowski jr looking to ground and pound but Slamen is blocking nicely.
Slamen taking shots to the head.
Slamen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ufcowski jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Slamen is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ufcowski jr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Slamen gets back to half guard.
Slamen is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Slamen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slamen, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Slamen!
Troy Slamen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.