PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Svans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slammer
vs
Svans

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
194 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Slammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastian Svans!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Svans.
Svans fails to land with a series of punches.
Slammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Svans lands with an uppercut that bounces Slammer off the cage and back into range.
Svans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Svans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slammer.
Svans misses with a double jab.
Svans ducks under a wild hook from Slammer.

Slammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slammer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Svans blocks an elbow strike.
Slammer stalling the fight.

Slammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Svans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svans avoids the head kick by Slammer.
Svans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slammer misses with a body shot.
Svans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slammer.
Slammer misses with a double jab.
Slammer fails with a takedown attempt.

Slammer clinches.

Slammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slammer lands with a straight right. Svans didn't see that one coming.
Sebastian Svans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Svans leaves Slammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Slammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Svans does it's job there.
Slammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slammer loads up on a big right hand but Svans slips the punch.
Slammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Svans checks a leg kick nicely.
Slammer misses with a straight left.
Svans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slammer in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svans connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Svans.
Slammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slammer fails to land the takedown.
Svans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slammer is breathing heavily.
Slammer misses with a body kick.
Slammer throws a right and a left that Svans avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Svans.
Slammer tries to clinch but Svans moves out of range.
Slammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Svans tries to sprawl out of it but Slammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Svans dips to his left and cracks Slammer with an uppercut!
Svans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svans keeps the fight on the outside.
Slammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svans paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Slammer moves into the clinch.

Slammer manages to break the clinch.
Svans avoids a kick to the body.
Svans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slammer at a distance.
Svans connects with the punch.
Svans feints a jab promting Slammer to slip. Svans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slammer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Svans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svans misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Svans.
Slammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Svans misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Svans.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer throws a looping overhand right but Svans ducks down to avoid it.
Slammer lands a high kick!

It looks like Sebastian Svans has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svans counters with a straight right hand.
Slammer misses with a double jab.
Svans jabs at Slammer's body.
Svans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slammer misses with a looping left.
Svans connects with a jab.
Slammer misses with a hook.
Svans scores with a body shot.

Slammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slammer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slammer misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Slammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Svans's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Slammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slammer is looking to clinch but Svans is avoiding it.
Slammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Svans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Svans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slammer's head backwards.
Slammer misses the body punch
and Svans counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Slammer misses its intended target.
Svans throws a combination. Slammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Slammer darts in and clinches Svans up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slammer tries to land a knee to the head but Svans blocks with his arms.

Slammer breaks the clinch.
Sebastian Svans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slammer tries to bum rush Svans with a series of wild strikes but Svans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svans lands with a hook. Slammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Svans throws a nice looking combination but Slammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slammer shoots in but no luck this time.

Slammer clinches up against the cage.
Slammer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Svans blocks an elbow strike from Slammer.
Slammer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Slammer manages to break the clinch.
Slammer tries to bum rush Svans with a series of wild strikes but Svans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svans jabs Slammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slammer throws a head kick that misses.
Svans throws a shot to the body.
Svans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Svans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svans pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slammer back to the cage. Svans follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svans lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slammer is defended easily by Svans.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Svans.
Slammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Svans circles away.
Svans lands a jab to Slammer's midsection.
Slammer shoots in for a double leg but Svans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Slammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Slammer misses with the combination.
Svans thuds a left hand into Slammer's body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Slammer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Slammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Slammer instigates a clinch.
Svans blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer lands an elbow that stopped Svans in his tracks for a moment.

Slammer manages to break the clinch.
Slammer looks for a takedown but Svans sprawls well.
Svans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slammer backs up against the cage.
Svans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Svans.
Tommy Slammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Svans finds it's target.
Slammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Svans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Slammer clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slammer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Svans's brow.
Svans is trying to pull guard but Slammer has him pressed against the cage.
Svans is trying to pull guard but Slammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slammer looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svans swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slammer walks into a jab.
Svans throws a one two combo.
Slammer throws a front kick aimed at Svans's knee but Svans avoids it well.
Slammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Svans scores with a nice strike.
Svans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slammer at a distance.
Svans lands a nice hook to Slammer's body. Slammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Slammer pushes Svans up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slammer lands a good knee to the midsection. Svans won't want to take too many of those.
Svans tries to pull guard but Slammer won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sebastian Svans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Svans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Svans throws a one two combo.
Slammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Slammer has taken the fight to the clinch.

Svans pulls guard.
Svans keeping moving, preventing Slammer from controlling successfully.
Slammer being controlled here momentarily.
Svans has a closed guard, preventing Slammer from standing up.
Svans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Svans has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slammer postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Slammer drives through and clinches with Svans against the cage.
Slammer stalling.
Tommy Slammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slammer misses with an elbow strike.
Slammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slammer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svans avoids a wild elbow strike from Slammer.
Slammer throws an elbow but it misses.
Slammer lands an elbow just above Svans 's eye.
Slammer lands an elbow inside that Svans shrugs off.
Slammer looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer missing with knees to the body.
Svans tries to pull guard but Slammer won't allow it.

Slammer breaks from the clinch.
Slammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Svans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slammer is looking to clinch.
Slammer shoots in for a takedown but Svans shows good takedown defense.
Svans keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slammer. That's going to slow Svans down.

Slammer moves into the clinch.
Slammer tries to land a knee to the head but Svans blocks with his arms.
Svans blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer landing knees to the head.
Slammer missing with knees to the body.
Svans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slammer walks away with a smile on his face. Svans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Svans scores with a three punch combo!
Svans keeps the fight on the outside.
Svans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Svans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Svans scores with a four punch combination!
Svans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slammer tries to clinch but Svans is having none of it.
Svans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Svans. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Svans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Svans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svans is adopting a defensive guard.
Slammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svans is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Slammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slammer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Slammer!
Tommy Slammer got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'