PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Miller (ranked 4358 p4p, 4350 weight class) and DeMarcus Slice (ranked 400 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Miller
vs
Slice

177 cm
24
155
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
24
270
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeMarcus Slice!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller drives through with a takedown into Slice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Slice looking for a sweep. Not yet Slice, not yet.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slice is proving hard to escape from.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.

Miller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slice passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice controlling the action here.
Slice tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Slice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Slice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slice slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slice looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Slice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller is looking to get back to full guard here but Slice has managed to pass to side control instead.
Miller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Miller but he's now mounted!
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.

Slice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miller has worked his arm free - good work by Miller!
Slice takes a little break here. Miller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Miller is looking for a sweep.

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.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Slice misses
and Miller counters with a nice body kick.
Slice fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Slice stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slice darts in looking for a takedown but Miller gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.

Slice moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeMarcus Slice will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller is looking for a counter combo.
Sergio Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.

Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Miller fails to pull guard.
Slice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice throws a knee to the head but misses.

Slice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Miller is wriggling around but Slice manages to pass to half guard.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to roll over but Slice keeps him under control.

Slice is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller is looking to control Slice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Miller wants to get back to full guard but Slice has passed into side control.

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 slows the pace down.

Slice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slice has knee on belly momentarily but Miller bucks him off and regains half guard.
Miller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to stand back up but Slice is controlling him

Slice decides to stand up.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Slice clinches with his opponent.
Miller being controlled against the cage.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slice is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Slice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miller uses from the top position.
DeMarcus Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.

Slice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Slice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarcus Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slice is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slice avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slice is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.

Miller stands and steps away. Slice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slice throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller goes for a double leg but Slice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slice continues to drive forward.

Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
Slice stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Slice moves into the clinch.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Slice has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slice tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is struggling to control the position.
Slice lands an uppercut.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Slice.
Miller tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.

Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Slice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slice is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slice sneaks out the side door and pushes Miller away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slice is defended easily by Miller.
Slice misses with a head kick.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slice shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sergio Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Slice. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergio Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Slice gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miller to keep the fight standing.
DeMarcus Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMarcus Slice.
I've got Slice 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for DeMarcus Slice!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for DeMarcus Slice!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for DeMarcus Slice!

DeMarcus Slice wins by unanimous decision!