PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soon ToB (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Slystarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soon ToB has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

ToB
vs
Slystarr

191 cm
25
248 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

192 cm
25
258 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soon ToB!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Slystarr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ToB scores with a nice head shot.
Slystarr cracks ToB with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slystarr wants to clinch up but ToB keeps it at a distance.
Slystarr works ToB's body with a nice hook.
Slystarr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ToB.
ToB tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slystarr swivels and escapes.
Slystarr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ToB.
Slystarr cracks a nice hook into ToB's ribs.
ToB closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slystarr circles away.
Slystarr connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ToB takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slystarr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slystarr misses with a double jab.
Slystarr tries to clinch up.

Slystarr gets a clinch.
Slystarr lands with a right to the head.
ToB pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slystarr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ToB tries to pull guard but Slystarr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soon ToB. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ToB misses with a punch on the inside.
Slystarr is working ToB over against the cage.
ToB is breathing heavily.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Slystarr throws an elbow but misses.
Slystarr throws an elbow but it misses.
Slystarr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ToB.
A bit of stalling here from Slystarr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
ToB blocks an elbow strike.
Slystarr looking to throw knees to the head but ToB is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slystarr throws an elbow but misses.
Slystarr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slystarr.
Slystarr has ToB pressed against the cage.
Slystarr throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slystarr lands a right hand that snaps the head of ToB backwards.
ToB tries to pull guard but Slystarr won't allow it.
ToB tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slystarr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slystarr controlling the action here for a moment.
Slystarr lands a right hand that snaps the head of ToB backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr lands a nice uppercut.
ToB avoiding damage as Slystarr throws knees to the body.
ToB takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ToB takes a shot to the head.
ToB managing to block the knees to the body from Slystarr.
A short right from Slystarr on the inside.
ToB tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slystarr's elbow.
Slystarr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Slystarr's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
ToB is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr throws a knee to the head but misses.
ToB wants a takedown but no success here.
ToB stalling in the clinch but Slystarr improves position.
Slystarr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slystarr lands a right hand that snaps the head of ToB backwards.
ToB avoids a wild elbow strike from Slystarr.
Slystarr scores with a shoulder strike.
Slystarr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
ToB has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slystarr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slystarr.
Slystarr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ToB has Slystarr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slystarr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slystarr tries a knee to the head but ToB blocks it.
ToB managing to block the knees to the body from Slystarr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slystarr.
ToB tries to pull guard but Slystarr won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Slystarr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

ToB takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slystarr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ToB has time to react.
Slystarr misses the shot to the body.
Slystarr throws a shot to the body.
Slystarr is looking to clinch.
Slystarr closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Soon ToB has been cut.
Slystarr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slystarr throws a body punch but ToB moves out of range.
ToB closes the distance and clinches up with Slystarr, looking for a takedown. ToB pushes Slystarr against the cage but Slystarr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slystarr scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slystarr connects with a right hand. ToB shakes it off.
Slystarr jabs ToB right on the nose. ToB blinks but takes it well.
Slystarr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slystarr jabs ToB to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slystarr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mark Slystarr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slystarr cracks ToB with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ToB shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slystarr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slystarr throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr stuns ToB with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slystarr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ToB has time to react.
Slystarr lands with an overhand left.
Slystarr digs a good hook to ToB's body.
A punch combination from Slystarr misses.
Slystarr lands with a shot to the body.
Slystarr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ToB paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slystarr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ToBs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr connects with a single shot there.
Slystarr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ToB manages to avoid it.
Slystarr throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Slystarr misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Slystarr misses its intended target.
Slystarr lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Slystarr - just one landing.
A right-left combo lands from Slystarr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slystarr. ToB does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slystarr swinging wildly here.
ToB misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slystarr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ToB avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slystarr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Slystarr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soon ToB's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Slystarr jabs at ToB's body.
Slystarr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Slystarr. Those never looked like landing.
Slystarr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ToB moves away.
Slystarr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ToB.
Slystarr scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ToB.

Slystarr moves into range and clinches up with ToB.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slystarr lands with a short shot to the head.
Slystarr prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slystarr lands a left hand.
ToB is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slystarr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soon ToB. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ToB blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
ToB blocks an elbow strike.
ToB is trying to maintain a safe position but Slystarr gets an underhook and turns ToB into the cage.
Slystarr scores with a shoulder strike.
ToB tries to pull guard but Slystarr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slystarr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
ToB dodges an elbow strike from Slystarr.
ToB blocks the elbow strike.
Mark Slystarr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slystarr lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr lands a shoulder strike.
Slystarr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slystarr digs a right hand into ToB's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ToB's gas tank.
Slystarr just leaning against ToB, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slystarr continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Slystarr gets underhooks to prevent ToB's takedown attempt.
Slystarr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ToB avoids it.
Slystarr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slystarr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slystarr.
Slystarr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slystarr lands an elbow that stopped ToB in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
ToB avoids the elbow strike from Slystarr, against the cage.
Slystarr slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Slystarr.
Slystarr lands a left hand that snaps the head of ToB backwards.
Slystarr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slystarr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ToB blocks it with crossed arms.
ToB is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slystarr to keep the fight standing.
ToB dodges an elbow strike from Slystarr.
ToB jumps guard but Slystarr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
ToB looking for a takedown.
Slystarr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
ToB looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slystarr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Slystarr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
ToB takes an elbow to the temple.
Slystarr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slystarr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slystarr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ToB avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
ToB blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slystarr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slystarr lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slystarr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slystarr pushes ToB back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slystarr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Slystarr.
Slystarr misses with a knee to the head.
Slystarr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Slystarr on the inside.
ToB looking for a takedown.
Soon ToB has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slystarr.
ToB managing to block the knees to the body from Slystarr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Slystarr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slystarr 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 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Slystarr!
Mark Slystarr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Valhalla Q160 Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.