PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asd Asd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cista Slucajnost (ranked 0 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.

Asd
vs
Slucajnost

220 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asd Asd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cista Slucajnost!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slucajnost closes the distance and clinches.
Asd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slucajnost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asd.
Asd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asd managing to block the knees to the body from Slucajnost.

Asd gets control of Slucajnost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Asd will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Asd wants to stand and escape but Slucajnost is having none of it.
Asd pulls Slucajnost in close to his closed guard and prevents Slucajnost from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Asd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slucajnost off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Slucajnost wants to slow Asd down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slucajnost avoids it really well and circles away.
Asd punishes Slucajnost's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Asd lands.
Asd throws a head kick but Slucajnost moves out of range.
Asd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slucajnost throws a head kick that misses.
Slucajnost swats away the attempt to clinch by Asd.
Slucajnost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slucajnost counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Slucajnost as Asd shoots in.
Slucajnost tries to clinch but Asd moves out of range.
Slucajnost throws a hook but Asd avoids it easily.
Slucajnost swings for the body but Asd moves out of range.
Slucajnost misses with a wild body shot.

Slucajnost forces Asd back against the cage and clinches.
Slucajnost dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Slucajnost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slucajnost swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asd Asd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slucajnost thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asd if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slucajnost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asd shoots in for a takedown but Slucajnost shows good takedown defense.
Asd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slucajnost swivels and escapes.
Asd is breathing heavily.
Asd checks a low kick from Slucajnost.
Cista Slucajnost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slucajnost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Asd pushes Slucajnost up against the cage in a clinch.
Slucajnost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slucajnost trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Asd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Asd manages to break the clinch.
Slucajnost tests Asd's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slucajnost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slucajnost.
Slucajnost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Asd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asd is defended easily by Slucajnost.
Asd looks for a takedown but Slucajnost sprawls well.
Slucajnost tries to clinch there but Asd circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slucajnost tries to avoid it but Asd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slucajnost to the ground. Slucajnost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slucajnost is looking to clinch but Asd is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cista Slucajnost dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slucajnost looks for the body kick but Asd saw that one coming.
Asd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slucajnost avoids it really well and circles away.
Asd shoots for a takedown but Slucajnost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asd fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asd Asd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slucajnost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asd dives in and grabs Slucajnost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slucajnost pushes down on Asd's head and hops out.
Asd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asd shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slucajnost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slucajnost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slucajnost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slucajnost tries to clinch up.
Slucajnost tries to clinch up.
Asd Asd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slucajnost scores with a spinning back kick!
Slucajnost tries to land a front kick but Asd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slucajnost misses the shot to the body.
Slucajnost looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asd tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slucajnost throws a head kick that misses.
Slucajnost tries a head kick but it misses.
Cista Slucajnost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slucajnost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slucajnost thumps Asd with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slucajnost fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Asd gets tackled into the cage by Slucajnost. Slucajnost maintains the clinch.
Slucajnost tries to land knees in the clinch but Asd avoids the damage to the body.
Slucajnost stalling the fight.
Slucajnost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slucajnost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slucajnost tries to land knees in the clinch but Asd avoids the damage to the body.
Asd is trying to pull guard but Slucajnost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slucajnost is stalling here.
Slucajnost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asd backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slucajnost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Asd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slucajnost looking to slow down the pace here.
Slucajnost lands a knee to the body.
Slucajnost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slucajnost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asd avoiding damage as Slucajnost throws knees to the body.
Asd avoiding damage as Slucajnost throws knees to the body.
Slucajnost letting Asd take a breather here.
Slucajnost is trying to break the clinch but Asd is controlling him.
Slucajnost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slucajnost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Asd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slucajnost crunches a lovely knee into Asd's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slucajnost taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slucajnost obliges.
Slucajnost is struggling to control the position.
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!
Slucajnost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slucajnost landing knees to the head.
Slucajnost tries to circle away but Asd has him pinned against the cage.
Asd wants to break free but Slucajnost has control.
Slucajnost working Asd over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slucajnost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Slucajnost - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Asd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cista Slucajnost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Slucajnost pushes Asd away with a front kick.
Asd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slucajnost sprawls well. Slucajnost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asd gets slowly back to his feet.
Slucajnost scoring well with a low kick there.

Slucajnost moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slucajnost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cista Slucajnost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slucajnost is trying to maintain a safe position but Asd gets an underhook and turns Slucajnost into the cage.
Asd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slucajnost trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slucajnost working Asd over with knees to the body.
Slucajnost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asd avoids it.
Asd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slucajnost smiles and moves away.
Slucajnost throws a head kick that misses.

Slucajnost clinches up against the cage.
Slucajnost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slucajnost can't find room to land a body shot as Asd controls the action.

Slucajnost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slucajnost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asd somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asd Asd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slucajnost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slucajnost connects with a leg kick. Asd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Slucajnost clinches up against the cage.
Slucajnost taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asd avoiding damage as Slucajnost throws knees to the body.
Slucajnost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asd is defending well for now.
Asd avoiding damage as Slucajnost throws knees to the body.
Slucajnost misses with a knee to the head.
Asd managing to block the knees to the body from Slucajnost.
Asd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slucajnost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slucajnost tries to land knees in the clinch but Asd avoids the damage to the body.
Slucajnost tries to land a knee to the head but Asd blocks with his arms.

Asd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asd Asd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slucajnost.
Asd moves out of range as Slucajnost throws a body kick.
Slucajnost throws a jab but it's blocked by Asd.
Slucajnost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Slucajnost.
Slucajnost throws a push kick but Asd slaps the foot to one side.
Asd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asd closes the distance and clinches up with Slucajnost, looking for a takedown. Asd pushes Slucajnost against the cage but Slucajnost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slucajnost shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slucajnost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asd throws a leg kick
and Slucajnost counters with a nice leg kick.
Slucajnost lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asd takes a step back to recover.

Asd gets tackled into the cage by Slucajnost. Slucajnost maintains the clinch.

Slucajnost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slucajnost tries to close the distance and clinch but Asd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slucajnost lands a high kick!
Asd Asd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cista Slucajnost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Slucajnost. No joy for Asd on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cista Slucajnost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slucajnost 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cista Slucajnost!