PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjarne Sluggo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Tresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjarne Sluggo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sluggo
vs
Tresh

207 cm
24
286 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

220 cm
20
271 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[MMABR]:Klinch
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjarne Sluggo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Tresh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sluggo throws a hook but Tresh avoids it easily.
Sluggo throws the left hand but Tresh avoids the punch easily.
Bjarne Sluggo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tresh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tresh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sluggo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Sluggo misses the body punch
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Tresh misses with a series of wild punches.

Sluggo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tresh sprawling to the canvas! Tresh rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sluggo finish him?!

It looks like Niko Tresh has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sluggo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tresh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sluggo misses with a double jab
and Tresh counters with a series of strikes. Sluggo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sluggo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sluggo misses the body punch
and Tresh counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tresh throws a right and a left that Sluggo avoids nicely.
Sluggo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tresh at a distance.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a two punch combo.
Sluggo misses with a double jab.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a two punch combo.
Sluggo is breathing heavily.
Sluggo misses with a combination
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Tresh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sluggo.
Tresh moves out of range as Sluggo strikes.
Tresh is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sluggo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo loads up on a big right hand but Tresh slips the punch.
Sluggo slips a jab and a cross from Tresh.
Sluggo throws a looping overhand right but Tresh ducks down to avoid it.
Sluggo throws an overhand right that lands on Tresh's shoulder, as Tresh tries to avoid the shot.
Sluggo misses the body punch
and Tresh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sluggo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tresh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tresh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sluggo. Sluggo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tresh misses with a few strikes there.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a three punch combo that has Sluggo backing up. Sluggo nods at Tresh to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tresh fails with the takedown.
Tresh blocks a jab.
Tresh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tresh moves out of range as Sluggo strikes.
Tresh misses with the combination.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sluggo misses with a combination
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Tresh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tresh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sluggo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sluggo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjarne Sluggo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tresh.

It looks like Bjarne Sluggo has been cut.
Sluggo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tresh.
Tresh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tresh swinging wildly here.
Sluggo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tresh moves away.
Sluggo misses with a double jab

and Tresh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sluggo won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tresh is trying to get an arm triangle but Sluggo is defending well.
Tresh controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Tresh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sluggo looks to land a left hand but Tresh moved out of range nicely.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sluggo thinking.
Tresh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sluggo throws a combination that misses
and Tresh counters with a series of strikes. Sluggo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sluggo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tresh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjarne Sluggo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sluggo misses with a combination
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Sluggo looks to land a left hand but Tresh moved out of range nicely.
Sluggo misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tresh counter with a right hand.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tresh counter with a right hand.
A jab from Tresh finds it's way through Sluggo's defenses.
Tresh slips under a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sluggo misses the body punch
and Tresh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sluggo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tresh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sluggo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tresh counters with a left and a right that stings Sluggo.
Tresh throws a wild body kick that Sluggo sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Sluggo misses.
Tresh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sluggo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tresh.
Tresh lands a nice looking body shot.
Tresh throws a good cross that connects.
Tresh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sluggo.
Tresh misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tresh.
Tresh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tresh.
Tresh lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tresh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sluggo misses with a combination

and Tresh counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tresh content to stall in guard here.
Sluggo wants to stand up but Tresh is controlling him.

Tresh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sluggo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sluggo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sluggo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tresh wants to get back to his feet but Sluggo drags him back down.
Sluggo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tresh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sluggo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tresh keeps working.

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.

Sluggo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tresh to his feet.
Sluggo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tresh counters with a series of strikes. Sluggo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tresh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sluggo counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sluggo takes a swing at Tresh's ribcage but misses.
Sluggo misses with a straight left.
Sluggo throws a lazy right hand but Tresh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Tresh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sluggo lands a jab.
Sluggo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tresh.
Nice defenses there by Tresh.
A right-left combo lands from Tresh.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a nice uppercut.
Tresh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sluggo.
Tresh scores with a decent looking hook.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a one-two to the body.
Sluggo swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tresh to counter with a crisp jab.
Sluggo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sluggo ducks right into an uppercut from Tresh.
Tresh defending well as Sluggo loads up on a big left hand.
Tresh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sluggo misses.
Niko Tresh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tresh scores with a one two! Sluggo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sluggo misses with a double jab
and Tresh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Tresh.
Sluggo throws the left hand but Tresh avoids the punch easily.
Tresh looks to land a combination but Sluggo avoids it well.
Sluggo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tresh throws a right hand that Sluggo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sluggo also avoids with ease.
Sluggo misses with a hook.
Sluggo throws an overhand right that lands on Tresh's shoulder, as Tresh tries to avoid the shot.
Sluggo misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo throws a sloppy body shot
and Tresh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sluggo throws a series of strikes that have Tresh backpedaling.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tresh scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sluggo throws a combination that misses
and Tresh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a series of strikes. Sluggo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tresh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tresh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sluggo looks to land a right hand but Tresh moved out of range.
Sluggo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tresh stalks Sluggo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sluggo's face. Sluggo staggers backwards, shaken.
Tresh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tresh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tresh.

Bjarne Sluggo's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tresh does it's job there.
A combination from Tresh does no damage.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tresh scores with a one two! Sluggo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tresh looks to land a body kick but Sluggo moved away.
Donk. Tresh catches Sluggo right on the button with a cross.
Sluggo misses with an uppercut.
Tresh misses with a combination
and Sluggo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tresh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sluggo throws a combination that misses
and Tresh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tresh tries to bum rush Sluggo with a series of wild strikes but Sluggo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Tresh looks to land a combination. Sluggo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a one-two to the body.
Bjarne Sluggo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tresh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Bjarne Sluggo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sluggo misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Tresh counters with a shoot takedown. Sluggo fights it but they end up in guard.
Tresh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sluggo being controlled here, momentarily.
Niko Tresh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Tresh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tresh 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Tresh!