PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gay Lets Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lets Go
vs
Slash

200 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gay Lets Go!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kimbo Slash!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lets Go darts in and clinches Slash up against the cage.
Lets Go has had enough of the clinch but Slash keeps him there for the moment.
Slash has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lets Go avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lets Go gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slash.
Slash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slash throws an elbow that misses.
Slash gets underhooks to prevent Lets Go's takedown attempt.
Lets Go tries to pull guard but Slash holds him up against the cage and eventually Lets Go drops back down to his feet.
Lets Go is pressed up against the cage. Slash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lets Go down to the mat. Lets Go avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gay Lets Go has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slash.
Lets Go shoots in but no luck this time.
Slash throws a right and a left that Lets Go avoids nicely.
Lets Go has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slash finds it's way round the side to connect with Lets Go's head.

It looks like Gay Lets Go has been cut.
Slash shoots for a takedown but Lets Go saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slash tries to clinch but Lets Go moves away

and Lets Go counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lets Go successfully pulls guard.
Slash is looking to stand up but Lets Go won't let him.

Lets Go has his feet on Slash's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slash looks for a takedown but Lets Go sprawls well.
Slash looks gassed!
Slash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lets Go swings for the body but Slash moves out of range.
Lets Go closes the distance and clinches up with Slash, looking for a takedown. Lets Go pushes Slash against the cage but Slash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slash closes the distance but Lets Go moves to the side

and Lets Go holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slash tries to pull guard but Lets Go holds him up against the cage and eventually Slash drops back down to his feet.

Lets Go has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Slash uses from the top position.
Slash wants to get up but he can't break Lets Go's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lets Go holds on and takes a little breather.
Lets Go looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slash is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slash tries to stand but Lets Go is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lets Go wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slash won't allow Lets Go to sweep him here.
Lets Go has Slash pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slash wants to control from the top but Lets Go keeps moving.

Lets Go is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slash wants to control from the top but Lets Go keeps moving.
Lets Go wants to sweep but no luck.
Lets Go is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slash tries to free his leg and advance position but Lets Go is retaining full guard.
Lets Go pulls Slash in close to prevent any damage.
Slash trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lets Go's guard.
Lets Go controlling Slash's posture.
Slash wants to control from the top but Lets Go keeps moving.
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 Gay Lets Go will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gay Lets Go's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slash throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lets Go counters by moving into the clinch.
Lets Go wants a takedown.
Slash wants to break free but Lets Go has control.
Slash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lets Go smiles and moves away.
Lets Go closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slash circles away.
Slash tries to clinch but Lets Go moves away

and Lets Go moves into the clinch.

Slash manages to break the clinch.
Lets Go shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slash as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Lets Go. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slash misses with a double jab
and Lets Go counters with a series of strikes. Slash will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Slash.
Gay Lets Go is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Slash scores with a takedown into Lets Go's guard.
Lets Go managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lets Go escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lets Go pushes Slash off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A right-left combo lands from Slash.
Slash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lets Go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lets Go shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slash but Slash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slash darts in trying to clinch
and Lets Go counters with a left to the body.
Slash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slash is looking to clinch but Lets Go is avoiding it.
Slash tries to clinch but Lets Go moves away
letting Lets Go counter with a right hand.
Lets Go uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slash.
Lets Go throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Lets Go has closed the distance and engaged Slash in a clinch.
Lets Go is working for takedown but Slash is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slash holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Lets Go jumps guard and drags Slash to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lets Go 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.
Lets Go wants to get back to his feet but Slash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slash trying to control the position from guard on top but Lets Go is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slash throwing strikes from guard but Lets Go blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slash wants to control from the top but Lets Go keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slash closes the distance but Lets Go moves to the side
and Lets Go connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Lets Go moves into the clinch.
Slash taking a breather.

Lets Go breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slash lands with an overhand left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lets Go.
Nice takedown defense from Lets Go. No joy for Slash on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gay Lets Go will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gay Lets Go's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lets Go takes the fight into the clinch.
Lets Go stops a takedown attempt from Slash.
Slash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lets Go is trying to break the clinch but Slash has him pressed against the cage.
Slash jumps guard but Lets Go stands there with Slash around his waist. Slash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gay Lets Go has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slash.

Lets Go jumps guard.

Slash stands and steps away. Lets Go gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lets Go throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lets Go fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Slash.
Lets Go fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slash throws a series of punches but Lets Go moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slash tries to clinch up

and Lets Go moves into the clinch.
Lets Go changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slash fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Slash as he connects with a hook.
Slash swinging wilding here.
Slash tries for a takedown but Lets Go circles away easily

and Lets Go counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lets Go.

Lets Go is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slash is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lets Go to the mat. Lets Go regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Slash trying to control but Lets Go is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slash wants to stand but Lets Go has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lets Go is looking to sinch up a triangle. Slash throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lets Go's body to avoid the submission. Lets Go has instead reached around Slash's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lets Go arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gay Lets Go!