PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class) and Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 53 p4p, 4 weight class). Frankels has chosen Dawn....Summer Solstice... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rocket Bob Frankels told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Slice
vs
Bob Frankels

202 cm
29
270 lbs
26 - 5 - 1

200 cm
31
275 lbs
26 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HELLBENT
Conviction

Kimura Klothing
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankels wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Frankels.
Frankels was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frankels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Frankels thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Frankels throws a push kick but Slice slaps the foot to one side.
Slice is looking to counter punch.
Frankels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Frankels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slice.
Frankels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frankels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice prevents a body shot from Frankels.
Frankels misses with a body punch.
Frankels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frankels tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Frankels back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankels can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Frankels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frankels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frankels struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Frankels.
Frankels throws a head punch that misses.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Frankels misses with a body punch.
Frankels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slice scores with a shoulder strike.
Frankels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frankels pushes Slice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frankels misses with a punch on the inside.

Frankels breaks the clinch.
Frankels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Frankels throws a leg kick which misses Slice's front leg but catches the back leg as Slice tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Slice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frankels. That's going to slow Slice down.
Frankels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frankels scores with a jab to the head.
Frankels moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Frankels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frankels throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Frankels is looking to slow Slice down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Slice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frankels fakes the leg kick and cracks Slice in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frankels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slice is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frankels was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankels manages to avoid it.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Frankels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slice takes a swing at Frankels's ribcage but misses.
Frankels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frankels.
Slice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frankels.
Frankels misses with a wild body shot.
Frankels misses with a straight left.
Slice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Slice misses.
Frankels throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Frankels closes the distance but Slice moves to the side
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frankels is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frankels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Frankels.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Frankels misses.
Frankels connects with a leg kick. Slice looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankels looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
Frankels delivers a nice body kick.
Frankels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slice avoids a kick to the body.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocket Bob Frankels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Frankels takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Slice slips a straight right by Frankels.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frankels tries to work over Slice's front leg with a kick but Slice checks it.
Frankels scores with a nice body kick.
Slice connects with a leg kick. Frankels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frankels throws a combination that misses
and Slice counters with a good low kick that Frankels was not able to check.
Frankels moves out of range of the leg kick from Slice.
Frankels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels misses with a body shot.
Slice slips a jab from Frankels.
A bone on bone clash there as Frankels blocks the leg kick.
Frankels connects with a leg kick. Slice looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels slips under a jab from Slice.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankels slips under a jab from Slice.
Frankels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Slice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slice appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slice checks a low kick from Frankels.
Frankels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slice.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankels moves away.
Frankels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frankels moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frankels. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankels throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frankels defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Rocket Bob Frankels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankels scores with a hook to the body. Slice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frankels loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Slice moves away from the strike by Frankels.
Frankels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice scores with a hook.
Rocket Bob Frankels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frankels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Frankels misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frankels.
A counter left hand to the body from Slice misses its target.
Frankels throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels cracks a nice hook into Slice's ribs.
Slice takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Frankels moves into the clinch.
Slice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frankels blocks an uppercut.
Slice pushes Frankels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frankels tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frankels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankels struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Slice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frankels prevents a body shot from Slice.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Frankels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frankels misses with a body punch.
Frankels throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocket Bob Frankels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slice throws the left hand but Frankels avoids the punch easily.
Frankels misses with a wild body shot.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Frankels moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Frankels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frankels.
Frankels misses with a low kick.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick from Frankels.
Slice cracks Frankels with an open hand slap.
Frankels scores with a jab to the body.
Frankels thuds his shin into the meat of Slice's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rocket Bob Frankels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels'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.

Frankels misses with a body kick.
Frankels throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice throwing a counter right hand but Frankels manages to avoid it.
Frankels lands a slapping body shot.
Slice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frankels counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice defending well as Frankels loads up on a big left hand.
Slice throws a leg kick but Frankels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frankels missing with a left hand there. Slice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frankels takes one to the side of the head.
Slice moves out of range as Frankels throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice.
Frankels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frankels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Frankels
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
Frankels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Slice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frankels. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frankels, as that shot connected.
Frankels misses with a body shot.
That kick from Frankels tenderised Slice's leg. Slice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frankels is looking to slow Slice down with leg kicks.
Slice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frankels. That did some damage!
Frankels throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slice throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Frankels counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice jabs Frankels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slice lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frankels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slice.
Frankels throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Frankels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frankels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frankels throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Slice misses.
Frankels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice slips a straight right by Frankels.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slice checks a leg kick.
Slice dips to his left and cracks Frankels with an uppercut!
Frankels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Frankels.
Frankels misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frankels lands with a right hand.
Slice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frankels on the side of the head.
Slice checks a leg kick.
Slice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slice lands a jab to Frankels's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frankels misses with a right hand
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That has opened up Rocket Bob Frankels's cut even more.
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 with a hook.
The fighters circling - Frankels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frankels.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frankels motions for Slice to come forward. Frankels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frankels is looking to chop away at Slice's legs.
Slice looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frankels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Frankels.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
Slice misses with a hook. Frankels ducked under it nicely.
Slice misses with a right hand
and Frankels counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kimbo Slice did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slice checks a leg kick nicely.
Slice quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Frankels thows a leg kick but Slice checks it
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice tries to work over Frankels's front leg with a kick but Frankels checks it.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Frankels's belly button to the back.
Slice blocks the body kick.
Slice appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Frankels moved out of range.
Frankels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice throwing a counter right hand but Frankels manages to avoid it.
Slice will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Slice scores with a nice strike.
Frankels needs to keep his hands up - Slice had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels slips a jab from Slice.
Frankels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frankels looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
Slice misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frankels throws an off balance right hand
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frankels.
Frankels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frankels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frankels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slice counters with a left to the body.
Frankels checks the leg kick.
Slice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slice.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Frankels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slice slips under a jab.
Frankels with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Frankels lands.
Slice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frankels misses with a looping left.
Frankels misses with a leg kick.
Frankels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Frankels slips under a jab from Slice.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frankels.
Frankels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frankels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Frankels throws a front kick aimed at Slice's knee but Slice avoids it well.
Frankels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels misses with a hook.
Slice blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Slice connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Frankels misses.
Frankels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Frankels connects with a body shot that sends Slice's belly button to the back.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Frankels misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Slice misses with a hook. Frankels ducked under it nicely.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
Frankels dips to his left and cracks Slice with an uppercut!
Frankels throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a hook but Frankels blocks it.
Frankels misses with a two punch combination.
Slice half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frankels wants to slow Slice down by chopping away at his legs.
Frankels missing with a left hand there. Slice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Frankels.
Frankels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slice.
Slice blocks a jab.
Frankels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frankels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frankels lands a really nice looking cross but Slice seems unphased.
Slice throws a hook but Frankels avoids it easily.
Frankels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Frankels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocket Bob Frankels dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Frankels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frankels thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Slice was looking to counter with a kick there.
Frankels looks to land a body kick but Slice moved away.
Frankels throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Frankels cracks Slice with a good jab.
Jab from Frankels.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Slice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frankels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frankels throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
That kick from Frankels tenderised Slice's leg. Slice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frankels.
Slice was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Frankels misses its intended target.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frankels misses with a hook
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frankels.
Slice throws a hook but Frankels avoids it easily.
Frankels throws a right hand that misses
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frankels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slice. Slice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frankels connects with a body shot that sends Slice's belly button to the back.
A jab from Slice misses.
Frankels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

The cut above Rocket Bob Frankels's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Frankels throws a fast counter high kick but Slice manages to duck under it in time.
Frankels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Slice as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Slice misses.
Frankels thuds his shin into the meat of Slice's side.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Frankels slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frankels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slice's calf.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Frankels misses.
Frankels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frankels! But no joy.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
Slice lands a glancing blow to the side of Frankels's head.
Frankels scores with a body shot.
Slice lands with a hook. Frankels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slice checks it well.
Frankels misses the jab.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Frankels is just out of range.
Frankels scores with a sloppy right hand. Slice should have avoided that one.
Slice checks a leg kick.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Frankels.
Slice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frankels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice connects with a solid leg kick.
Frankels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Slice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels slips under a jab.
Slice takes a swing at Frankels's ribcage but misses.
Slice tests Frankels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frankels, as that shot connected.
Slice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Frankels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Slice misses.
Frankels misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Kimbo Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocket Bob Frankels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Frankels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocket Bob Frankels.
Well Frankels 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rocket Bob Frankels started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.