PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sang Min The Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sang Min The Flash told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Slammer
vs
Min The Flash

173 cm
36
265 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

195 cm
33
290 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

VIRAL COMBAT
Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

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 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Min The Flash!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Flash tries to avoid it but Slammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Flash to the ground. The Flash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slammer shoots in looking for a takedown. The Flash tries to sprawl out of it but Slammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Flash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slammer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

The Flash lands a big head kick that sends Slammer tumbling to the mat! The Flash takes a step backwards and waves Slammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Leather Slammer has been cut.
Slammer works The Flash's body with a nice hook.

Slammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Flash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Slammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Flash knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Slammer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Flash rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slammer's guard! Nice work there by The Flash!

Slammer working for a triangle but The Flash defends it easily.
The Flash stays in close to Slammer's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Flash wants to stand but Slammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slammer controls The Flash momentarily but The Flash frees himself.
Slammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Flash is one step ahead there.
Slammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Flash wants to pass the guard but Slammer is keeping the position.
Slammer working a defensive guard here.
The Flash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Flash tries to stand but Slammer is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Flash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Flash has managed to get both his arms back between Slammer's legs - danger averted.
The Flash wants to stand but Slammer is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two 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.
The Flash content to stall in guard here.
The Flash is looking to stand up but Slammer won't let him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slammer can't keep his opponent in guard - The Flash advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slammer is looking to improve his position.
Slammer trying to control but The Flash postures up.
Slammer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The Flash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Slammer actively working from the bottom here.
Slammer is trying to control but can't.
The Flash with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Flash slips a nice elbow through Slammer's hands, connecting with Slammer's forehead.
Well, if The Flash 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.
The Flash wants to stand but Slammer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The Flash is controlling the pace.
Slammer punching from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
The Flash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Flash throws a right and a left that Slammer avoids nicely.
The Flash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slammer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leather Slammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Slammer.
The Flash is not content to let Slammer control the position.
The Flash regains half guard.

Slammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Slammer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but The Flash still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, The Flash has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sang Min The Flash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leather Slammer'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.

The Flash connects with a stiff jab that staggers Slammer - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sang Min The Flash!
After the fight, Sang Min The Flash was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.