PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Looi Top (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kimbo Slice has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Slice
vs
Top

170 cm
27
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

158 cm
20
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

V-Mask Clothing (10%)
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Looi Top!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slice misses with the body kick

and Top decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slice's guard.
Top throws a big right hand that misses.
Slice is looking to stand up but Top isn't so interested in that idea.
Top working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slice's head.
Slice wants to stand and escape but Top is having none of it.
Top is looking to work some ground and pound but Slice has wrist control.
Top lands a couple of digs.
Top trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Top looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice is looking to stand up but Top isn't so interested in that idea.
Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Top on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Top with a nice head shot there.
Slice wants to stand and escape but Top is having none of it.
Top trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slice wants to stand and escape but Top is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slice scores with a head kick. Top tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Top throws a counter combo.
Top keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice tries to land a front kick but Top steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice throws a combination that misses

and Top counters with a single leg into guard. Slice didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Top is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slice tries to get out of the position.
Top has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Top drops back looking for a leg! Slice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slice manages to kick Top off! Top jumps back into Slice's guard.
Top throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Top landing with the ground and pound.
Top connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Top is pushing down on Slice's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slice is fighting to maintain full guard but Top has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Top is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Top working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Top controlling the position easily from mount.
Slice is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Top landing shots from mount.
Top pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Top lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Top lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Top unloading with bombs!
Slice is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Top lands a big shot there that rocks Slice but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Top punishing his opponent with strikes.
Top landing strikes, looking to finish!
Top working the ground and pound effectively.
Top trying to control but Slice is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Top cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Top trying to control but Slice is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Slice really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Top blocks a head kick by Slice.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Top is looking for the big counter here.
Top moves out of range of the body kick from Slice.
Slice misses with a head kick.
Top swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Top has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Top moves out of range easily.
Top avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slice gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Top postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Top, into his guard.

Top scores with a nice shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Top throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Top lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Slice wants to stand up but Top is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Top wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
Top scoring with punches to the head and body.
Top is in close to Slice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slice wants to stand up but Top is controlling him.

Slice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Top off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Slice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Top is able to avoid easily.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Top is just out of range.
Slice throws a head kick but Top moves out of range.
Top shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
As Top backs away, Slice returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slice throws a front kick aimed at Top's knee but Top avoids it well.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Top chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slice can pounce on him.

Top shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Top is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Top with a nice head shot there.
Slice wants to stand up but Top is controlling him.
Top with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Top trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Top is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Top tries to free his leg and advance position but Slice is retaining full guard.
Slice wants to stand up but Top is controlling him.
Top trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Looi Top has got the better of the ground game so far.
Top passes Slice's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Top trying to control from half guard but Slice is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kimbo Slice will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Top takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Top shoots in.
Top shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Top drives through with a takedown into Slice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Top wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Top is working Slice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slice has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Top is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Top has Slice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Looi Top.

Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice misses with a hook

and Top counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slice jumps into guard, dragging Top to the mat.
Slice wants to stand and escape but Top is having none of it.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Slice manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Top is looking to take this one to the mat.

Slice wants the takedown. Top is fighting it off but Slice persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Top's guard against the cage.
Top bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slice's guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Top accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slice wants to stand but Top is controlling the position.
Top wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Top trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Top is pushing down on Slice's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slice is fighting to maintain full guard but Top has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Top lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Top is looking to advance position but Slice won't allow it.
Top moves into full mount! Slice won't be happy about that!
Top with good strikes from the mount here!
Top fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Top lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Top cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
You get the feeling that Slice really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Top connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Top landing strikes from the mount and Slice is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Top.
Slice is trying to stand up.
Slice is in a horrible position here. Top smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Top lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Top lands with some strikes.
Slice squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Top has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Slice is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Looi Top!