PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jabronee slapnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maniacal Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Another One Bites The Dust. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

slapnuts
vs
Styles

223 cm
23
235 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

213 cm
22
272 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jabronee slapnuts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maniacal Styles!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
Styles misses with a head kick.
slapnuts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Styles is fending him off so far but slapnuts persists. Nope, Styles circles away and we're back to standing.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
Styles thuds his shin into the meat of slapnuts's side.
slapnuts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Styles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
slapnuts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maniacal Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
slapnuts is breathing heavily.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles thuds his shin into the meat of slapnuts's side.
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!
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
slapnuts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
slapnuts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styles swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jabronee slapnuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles scores with a spinning back kick!
Styles throws a leg kick which misses slapnuts's front leg but catches the back leg as slapnuts tries to avoid it.
slapnuts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Styles.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
slapnuts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
slapnuts shoots in and drives through. Styles sprawls well.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from slapnuts.
Styles misses with a body kick.
Styles staying out of range there.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for slapnuts. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Styles lands with a slapping head kick.
Styles scores with a head kick.
slapnuts checks a low kick from Styles.
A head kick misses from Styles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts dives in and grabs Styles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Styles pushes down on slapnuts's head and hops out.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
slapnuts scores with a hook to the body. Styles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Styles. No joy for slapnuts on that attempt.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from slapnuts.
Styles throws a wild body kick that slapnuts sees coming a mile off.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
slapnuts connects with a nice looking jab.
slapnuts works over Styles's head and body with a nice combination.
Maniacal Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
Styles lands with a kick to the temple. slapnuts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Styles lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Styles.

slapnuts feints and as Styles raises his hands in defense, slapnuts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
slapnuts landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Styles can do anything to dispel that myth.
slapnuts throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
slapnuts postures up in Styles's guard and throws a big left but Styles blocks it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
slapnuts is looking to work some ground and pound but Styles has wrist control.
Styles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Styles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from slapnuts.
slapnuts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
Styles moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Styles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a nice head kick!

It looks like jabronee slapnuts has been cut.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Styles as he jumps to the side.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
Styles delivers a nice body kick.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Styles scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Styles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts shoots for a double leg takedown but Styles sprawls well. He's pushed slapnuts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styles tries to move into range but slapnuts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
slapnuts fails with a takedown attempt.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
slapnuts closes the distance and clinches up with Styles, looking for a takedown. slapnuts pushes Styles against the cage but Styles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Styles scores with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! slapnuts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Styles - the referee stops the clock and slapnuts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Styles. slapnuts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styles misses with a head kick.
slapnuts fails to land with a series of punches.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
slapnuts shoots in and drives through. Styles sprawls well.
Styles scores with a head kick.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Styles sprawls well. Styles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. slapnuts gets slowly back to his feet.
Styles misses with a head kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Styles pinned against the cage. Styles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Styles lands with a slapping head kick.
Styles lands with a nice body kick.
Styles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
slapnuts chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Styles tries to keep at a distance but slapnuts has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Styles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maniacal Styles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jabronee slapnuts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles misses with a head kick.
slapnuts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Styles's waist but Styles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing slapnuts off to one side.
Styles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown but Styles shows good takedown defense.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles misses with a head kick.
slapnuts moves out of range of the body kick.
Styles misses with a head kick.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jabronee slapnuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
slapnuts throws a hook but Styles avoids it easily.
Styles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Styles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
slapnuts shoots in looking for a takedown. Styles tries to sprawl out of it but slapnuts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Styles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
Styles stuffs the takedown attempt from slapnuts. slapnuts gets slowly back to his feet.
Styles lands a head kick. slapnuts smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
slapnuts misses with a two punch combination.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two 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.
Styles moves forwards but slapnuts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from slapnuts. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
slapnuts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Styles throws a half hearted mid kick.
slapnuts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Styles tries to avoid it but slapnuts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Styles to the ground. Styles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maniacal Styles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
slapnuts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Styles defends it nicely.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
slapnuts dives in and grabs Styles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Styles pushes down on slapnuts's head and hops out.
Styles looks to land a body kick but slapnuts moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts fails with a takedown attempt.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styles looks to land a body kick but slapnuts moved away.
slapnuts moves out of range of the body kick from Styles.
Styles fakes the leg kick and cracks slapnuts in the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from slapnuts.
Styles throws the kick towards the body but slapnuts avoids it.
Styles throws a leg kick which misses slapnuts's front leg but catches the back leg as slapnuts tries to avoid it.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
Styles throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Styles misses with a head kick.
slapnuts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.

slapnuts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Styles managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by slapnuts.
slapnuts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
slapnuts in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Styles is looking to regain half guard here but slapnuts keeps moving and retains side control.
slapnuts throws an elbow but Styles slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts trying to control the position but Styles is working away.
slapnuts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Styles is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
slapnuts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by slapnuts.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Styles stuffs the takedown attempt from slapnuts. slapnuts gets slowly back to his feet.
Styles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts tries for a takedown but Styles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Styles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.

slapnuts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by slapnuts.
slapnuts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
slapnuts 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.
slapnuts in side control, throwing shots but Styles defends.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Styles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Styles is thwarting slapnuts's attempts to control the position.
slapnuts tries to get to full guard but Styles has control of the leg.
Styles is taking a breather. slapnuts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
slapnuts is looking for a sweep. Styles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
slapnuts trying to control here.
slapnuts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
slapnuts is looking to control Styles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can slapnuts avoid being mounted?

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Styles slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
slapnuts is pressing down on Styles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maniacal Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on jabronee slapnuts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Styles. No joy for slapnuts on that attempt.
Maniacal Styles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
slapnuts misses with a takedown attempt - Styles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

slapnuts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
slapnuts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Styles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jabronee slapnuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Styles tries to circle away but slapnuts has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
slapnuts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Styles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Styles breaks from the clinch.
slapnuts missing with a left hand there. Styles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Styles. That's going to slow slapnuts down.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Styles lands a head kick. slapnuts smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown but Styles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Styles lands a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Styles.
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!
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.

slapnuts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Styles did well to prevent slapnuts getting side control.
slapnuts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
slapnuts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Styles looks like he's trying to stand up.
slapnuts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Styles's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
slapnuts prevents Styles from improving his position.
slapnuts throwing shots but Styles is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
slapnuts thows a huge punch but Styles dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
slapnuts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Styles as slapnuts shoots in.
Styles lets loose with a powerful body kick. slapnuts will feel that in the morning.
Styles throws a head kick that half lands.

slapnuts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Styles to the mat! Styles manages to get full guard.
Styles keeping moving, preventing slapnuts from controlling successfully.
Styles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from slapnuts.
slapnuts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
slapnuts trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
slapnuts working some strikes from top position.
slapnuts won't allow Styles to get back to his feet.
Styles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from slapnuts.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

slapnuts gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from slapnuts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Styles is not content to let slapnuts control the position.
Styles dodges the ground and pound from slapnuts.
slapnuts throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Styles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with slapnuts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Styles defending against the ground and pound.
slapnuts misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Styles taking punishment in the form of punches.
slapnuts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown but Styles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
slapnuts avoids a kick to the body.
slapnuts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styles circles away.
slapnuts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Styles is fending him off so far but slapnuts persists. Nope, Styles circles away and we're back to standing.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
slapnuts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Styles. No joy for slapnuts on that attempt.
slapnuts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from slapnuts.
slapnuts looks for a takedown but Styles sprawls well.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
slapnuts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Styles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on slapnuts. That did some damage!

slapnuts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - slapnuts lands in his opponent's guard.
slapnuts passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to bench press slapnuts off him but slapnuts keeps the position.
slapnuts throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
slapnuts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maniacal Styles just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on jabronee slapnuts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

slapnuts shoots in for a double leg but Styles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Styles.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.

Styles lands a big head kick that sends slapnuts tumbling to the mat! Styles takes a step backwards and waves slapnuts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
slapnuts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Styles misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts blocks the body kick.
Styles misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from slapnuts.
slapnuts throws the kick towards the body but Styles avoids it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Styles but Styles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jabronee slapnuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
slapnuts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Styles's waist but Styles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing slapnuts off to one side.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles throws the kick towards the body but slapnuts avoids it.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
slapnuts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Styles lands a head kick!
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
slapnuts just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
slapnuts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Styles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten slapnuts somewhat.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles checks a low kick from slapnuts.
slapnuts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts throws a body punch but Styles moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
slapnuts misses the shot to the body.
Styles tries to land a front kick but slapnuts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
slapnuts looks for a takedown but Styles sprawls well.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
slapnuts shoots in but no luck this time.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.

slapnuts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Styles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Styles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but slapnuts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
slapnuts throws a strike aimed at the side of Styles's head but Styles avoids it well.
slapnuts fails to land a wild elbow strike.
slapnuts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Styles is trying to improve his position.
slapnuts looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Styles is avoiding damage well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Styles can't do much from the bottom here.
slapnuts misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Styles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Styles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Styles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

slapnuts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
slapnuts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
slapnuts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
slapnuts wants to pass the guard but Styles is defending well.
Still in half guard, slapnuts seems content to control.
slapnuts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Styles is refusing to be controlled, as slapnuts sits in half guard.
slapnuts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Styles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Styles sprawls well. Styles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. slapnuts gets slowly back to his feet.
Crunch! Styles slams his shin into slapnuts's torso.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
slapnuts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Styles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Styles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Styles scores with a head kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Styles as slapnuts shoots in.
Styles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
slapnuts scores with a nice strike.
slapnuts closes the distance and clinches up with Styles, looking for a takedown. slapnuts pushes Styles against the cage but Styles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Styles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Styles swats away the attempt to clinch by slapnuts.
Styles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Styles thuds his shin into the meat of slapnuts's side.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles misses with a body kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Styles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
slapnuts throws a wild body kick that Styles sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from Styles lands but slapnuts takes it in his stride.
slapnuts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
slapnuts misses with a takedown attempt - Styles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
slapnuts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Styles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maniacal Styles dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on jabronee slapnuts's cut.
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!

slapnuts scores with a jab.
Styles throws a wild body kick that slapnuts sees coming a mile off.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.

slapnuts shoots in and bounces Styles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
slapnuts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
slapnuts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as slapnuts controls the pace.
slapnuts trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
jabronee slapnuts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
slapnuts tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
slapnuts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
slapnuts thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Styles misses with a body kick.
Styles lands with a slapping head kick.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
slapnuts tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
slapnuts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Styles's head backwards.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Styles misses with a kick to the body
enabling slapnuts to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts moves out of range of the body kick.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from slapnuts is defended easily by Styles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jabronee slapnuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
slapnuts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Styles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.

slapnuts moves into range and clinches up with Styles.
slapnuts tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
slapnuts tries to break the clinch but Styles is controlling the position.
Styles tries to break the clinch but slapnuts is controlling the position.
slapnuts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Styles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Styles working hard to break the clinch.
Styles wants to break free but slapnuts has control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Styles wants to break free but slapnuts has control.
Styles is looking to break free of the clinch but slapnuts has double underhooks.
Styles is trying to force a seperation but slapnuts has the dominant position.
Styles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Styles has had enough of the clinch but slapnuts keeps him there for the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Styles manages to break the clinch.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and slapnuts moves out of range easily.
slapnuts avoids the head kick by Styles.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
slapnuts fails to land the takedown.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
Styles misses with a head kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts blocks a head kick by Styles.
A head kick misses from Styles.
slapnuts shoots for a takedown but Styles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
slapnuts throws a sloppy head kick and Styles moves out of range easily.
slapnuts moves out of range as Styles throws a body kick.
Styles throws a head kick but slapnuts moves out of range.
slapnuts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Styles as he jumps to the side.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles throws a lazy head kick

and slapnuts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styles won't be happy with that.
slapnuts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
slapnuts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styles keeps working.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
slapnuts throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
slapnuts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from slapnuts are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maniacal Styles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
slapnuts creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Styles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from slapnuts are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
slapnuts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Styles is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Styles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on slapnuts if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Styles.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! slapnuts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Styles - the referee stops the clock and slapnuts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Styles. slapnuts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
slapnuts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Styles lands with a slapping head kick.
Styles throws a head kick that misses

and slapnuts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Styles wants to sweep but no luck.
slapnuts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
slapnuts trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
jabronee slapnuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
slapnuts throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
jabronee slapnuts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Styles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maniacal Styles!
Maniacal Styles is the new heavyweight champion!