PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Million (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Million could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hakeem Slaughter's chin.

Million
vs
Slaughter

176 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Million!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hakeem Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Million misses with a takedown attempt

and Slaughter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Million!
Million is being controlled here.
Slaughter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Slaughter stalls from top position.
Slaughter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slaughter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter is staying tight to Million's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Million on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Million tries to get out of the position.
Slaughter advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter scoring with strikes but Million is staying in there.
Slaughter content just to control the position here.
Million in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Slaughter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Million is working to get back to half guard.
Slaughter punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Slaughter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Slaughter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slaughter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Million is surviving well by controlling Slaughter's body position as best he can.
Million gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Million has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slaughter is working away from the top position though.
Slaughter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Million dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is pressing down on Million's thigh, looking to free his foot. Million is holding on for now.
Slaughter slips a nice elbow through Million's hands, connecting with Million's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slaughter in particular looking to stall.
Slaughter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slaughter is controlling the pace.
Slaughter is keen to just control but Million is a slippery customer.

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

That's four 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.
Million shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slaughter but Slaughter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Million fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slaughter checks it well.
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Million paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Million throws a head kick but Slaughter moves out of range.

Million drives through and clinches with Slaughter against the cage.
Million can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Million. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaughter tries to land a knee to the head but Million blocks with his arms.
Million tries to pull guard but Slaughter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slaughter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Slaughter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Million changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slaughter tries to avoid it but Million manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slaughter to the ground. Slaughter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Slaughter scores with a takedown into Million's guard.
Slaughter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slaughter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaughter trying to control but Million is working from the bottom.
Slaughter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter lands a couple of digs.
Slaughter sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Million looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slaughter is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slaughter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Max Million seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Million, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Million fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Million slaps away a takedown attempt from Slaughter, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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.
Million loads up on a big right hand but Slaughter slips the punch.
Slaughter stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Million. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Million moves into the clinch successfully.
Slaughter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Million taking a breather.

Million escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slaughter slaps away a takedown attempt from Million, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Million instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slaughter has hold of one of Million's legs. Million is fighting the takedown attempt but Slaughter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Slaughter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slaughter stays in close to Million's body and controls the position.
Million is striking from the bottom but Slaughter uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Million might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slaughter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slaughter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slaughter wants to pass to mount but Million is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Million flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slaughter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hakeem Slaughter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slaughter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Million knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaughter on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slaughter cracks Million with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Million punishes Slaughter's body with a nice straight punch.
Slaughter blocks a head kick by Million.
Million misses with a looping left.

Million has closed the distance and engaged Slaughter in a clinch.

Slaughter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Slaughter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Million defends it well.
Slaughter prevents Million from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Million is trying to maintain the position but Slaughter is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter content to control rather than advance.
Million is refusing to be controlled, as Slaughter sits in half guard.
Slaughter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick from Million misses.
Hakeem Slaughter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Million throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slaughter blocks a head kick by Million.

Million has managed to clinch.
Million is working for takedown but Slaughter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Million jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slaughter walks away with a smile on his face. Million gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Slaughter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slaughter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Million misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Million. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Million takes the fight into the clinch.
Slaughter tries to land knees in the clinch but Million avoids the damage to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Million wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Slaughter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slaughter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Slaughter!