PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teenage Mutant Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Slice
vs
Mutant Turtle

200 cm
26
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Teenage Mutant Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtle looks to throw a body kick
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Teenage Mutant Turtle has been cut.
A head kick by Turtle misses
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turtle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turtle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Turtle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Slice working for a triangle but Turtle defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turtle wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.

Slice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Slice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Turtle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Turtle from controlling successfully.

Slice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turtle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Turtle wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Teenage Mutant Turtle.
A head kick by Turtle misses
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turtle misses the body punch
and Turtle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turtle looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice avoids the body shot from Turtle.
Turtle looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Turtle throws a combination that misses
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.
Turtle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turtle throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Turtle throws a poor cross that misses
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turtle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slice checks a low kick from Turtle.
Turtle throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Turtle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slice quickly recovers to half guard.

Slice actively working from the bottom here.
Turtle controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is refusing to be controlled, as Turtle sits in half guard.
Turtle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Turtle 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.
Let's hope that Turtle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Slice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turtle wants to take a breather but Slice is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turtle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Slice tries to roll over but Turtle keeps him under control.
Turtle is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Teenage Mutant Turtle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Turtle looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Turtle does no damage.

Turtle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slice to the mat! Slice manages to get full guard.
Turtle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice has momentary wrist control but Turtle slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teenage Mutant Turtle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick by Turtle misses
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Slice drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turtle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turtle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turtle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turtle looking for a sweep. Not yet Turtle, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Teenage Mutant Turtle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Turtle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice won't allow Turtle to pass to mount.
Slice is staying active underneath Turtle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slice regains full guard. Nicely done.

Turtle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turtle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turtle trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.

Slice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turtle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turtle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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.

Slice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turtle defends it easily.
Turtle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turtle wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Slice being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Teenage Mutant Turtle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Turtle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Turtle.
Slice avoids the body shot from Turtle.
Turtle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.

Turtle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turtle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turtle wants to take a breather but Slice is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Teenage Mutant Turtle.
Turtle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Slice counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turtle's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle wants to sweep here but Slice controlling him for the moment.
Turtle trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Teenage Mutant Turtle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Turtle looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turtle throws a low kick, looking for Slice's leg but Slice calmly moves out of range.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt

and Turtle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slice's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teenage Mutant Turtle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Teenage Mutant Turtle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Turtle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turtle throws a body kick the misses

and Slice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turtle's guard.
Slice won't allow Turtle to sweep him here.

Slice thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turtle looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Teenage Mutant Turtle.

Turtle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slice to the mat! Slice manages to get full guard.
Turtle trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle sitting in guard here, content to control.

Turtle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turtle has managed to get both his arms back between Slice's legs - danger averted.
Turtle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
Turtle wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.

Slice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Slice has his foot on Turtle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turtle works his way back into a safe position though.

Turtle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimbo Slice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Turtle from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turtle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turtle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turtle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turtle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turtle wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Turtle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turtle stays in close to Slice's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kimbo Slice.
Well Slice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!