PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Shiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slide is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People. Kimbo Slide will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shiga
vs
Slide

179 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

203 cm
25
269 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Shiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Slide!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slide misses with a double jab.
Slide tries to clinch but Shiga moves away

and Shiga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slide is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Shiga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiga has Slide pushed against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shiga for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shiga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shiga.
Slide tries for a takedown but Shiga manages to get underhooks.
Shiga stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daisuke Shiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Shiga controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daisuke Shiga.
Slide connects with a crisp jab.

Shiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slide has a closed guard, preventing Shiga from standing up.
Slide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slide is on top in guard.
Shiga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slide is controlling him.
Shiga wants to get back to his feet but Slide passes into half guard.
Slide trying to mount his opponent but Shiga defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slide is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiga defends it well.
Slide sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shiga defending well though.
Slide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shiga keeps working.
Slide wants to pass to mount but Shiga is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slide connects with a nice short shot to Shiga's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shiga is trying to stand back up but Slide is controlling him
Slide wants to take a breather but Shiga is having none of it.

Slide seems to be looking for submissions.
Shiga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slide.
Slide seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slide not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slide throwing shots but Shiga is blocking nicely.
Well, if Slide is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Slide postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shiga to stand up.
Kimbo Slide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slide.
Slide misses with a wild body shot.
Shiga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slide lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Daisuke Shiga has been cut.
Slide misses with a takedown attempt

and Shiga counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slide goes for a takedown attempt but Shiga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slide tries for a takedown but Shiga circles away easily

and Shiga counters with a takedown into side control.
Slide looks gassed!

Shiga decides to take the fight back to the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shiga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slide circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Shiga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slide slips under a jab from Shiga.
Slide gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Shiga moves into the clinch.
Slide is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shiga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shiga is pressed up against the ropes. Slide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shiga down to the mat. Shiga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daisuke Shiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Slide with a poor takedown
and Shiga counters with a nice body shot.

Shiga has managed to clinch.
Shiga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shiga controlling the action here for a moment.
Slide has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shiga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slide up against the ropes.
Slide is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiga tries to circle away but Slide has him pinned against the ropes.
Slide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shiga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slide.

Shiga closes the distance and clinches.
Shiga has Slide pressed against the ropes.
Shiga prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shiga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

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.
Slide tries for a takedown. No joy.

Shiga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slide swats away the attempt to clinch by Shiga.
Slide tries for a takedown but Shiga circles away easily

and Shiga moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shiga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slide wants a takedown but no success here.
Shiga stops a takedown attempt from Slide.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shiga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide letting Shiga take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daisuke Shiga.

Shiga moves into range and clinches up with Slide.
Shiga controlling the action here for a moment.
Shiga gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Slide is trying to drag Shiga to the mat but Shiga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Shiga taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daisuke Shiga.
Slide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Slide sprawls well. He's pushed Shiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slide with a poor takedown

and Shiga counters by moving into the clinch.
Slide letting Shiga take a breather here.
Slide is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shiga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slide looking for a takedown.
Shiga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slide wants a takedown.
Slide has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Shiga to work.
Slide drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shiga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Shiga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Shiga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shiga looks to land a right hand but Slide moved out of range.
Slide misses with a takedown

and Shiga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shiga tries to break the clinch but Slide is controlling the position.
Shiga stalling.
Shiga prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiga is looking to break free of the clinch but Slide has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Shiga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slide goes for a takedown attempt but Shiga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daisuke Shiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiga shoots in looking for a takedown. Slide tries to sprawl out of it but Shiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Slide manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slide with a poor takedown
and Shiga counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slide with a lazy takedown attempt

and Shiga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shiga.
Slide drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shiga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daisuke Shiga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Shiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slide's half guard.
Slide wants to get back to his feet.
Slide trying to hold on to Shiga's head to control him but Shiga postures up.
Shiga tries to stand but can't do so whilst Slide controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slide is pressing down on Shiga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shiga tries to stand but Slide is controlling from the bottom.
Shiga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slide on the ground.
Slide lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shiga!
Kimbo Slide has got the better of the ground game so far.

Shiga is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Slide locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Shiga is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimbo Slide!