PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakk Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavas's entrance music is WolfMother. A fine choice. Wylde has chosen A Song For You by Zack Wylde as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Okin Slavas is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Slavas
vs
Wylde

184 cm
22
188 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
196 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Backyard Fighting
Happy Pills 159Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Okin Slavas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zakk Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Slavas.
Wylde fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wylde throws a head kick but Slavas moves out of range.
Wylde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Wylde.
Zakk Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wylde.
Wylde throws a low kick but Slavas avoids it.

Slavas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slavas postures up and lands a big shot to Wylde's brow.
Slavas throwing strikes from guard but Wylde blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylde working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slavas.
Slavas pushes down on Wylde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wylde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slavas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slavas wants to free his trapped foot but Wylde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slavas not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavas trying to control from half guard but Wylde is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Slavas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wylde sees it coming and defends easily.
Slavas content to control rather than advance.

Slavas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wylde doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slavas.
Slavas trying to mount his opponent but Wylde defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavas trying to control from half guard but Wylde is working away.
Wylde wants to sweep but Slavas has passed to side control!

Slavas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slavas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Slavas tries for a kimura but Wylde is defending well.
Slavas cracks Wylde with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Slavas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slavas tries for a kimura but Wylde is defending well.
Slavas trying to control the position but Wylde is working away.
Slavas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slavas wants to control for a moment but Wylde uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wylde trying to hold on to Slavas's head to control him but Slavas postures up.
Slavas trying to control from half guard but Wylde is working away.

Slavas is trying to work for a kimura but Wylde is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde is not content to let Slavas control the position.

Wylde looking for submissions off his back.
Slavas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slavas thows a huge punch but Wylde dodges it nicely.

Slavas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wylde is trying to stand up here but Slavas is controlling him well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slavas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wylde defending well though.
Wylde is staying active underneath Slavas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slavas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slavas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Slavas is looking for a kimura here.
Slavas thows a huge punch but Wylde dodges it nicely.
Slavas is keen to just control but Wylde is a slippery customer.

Slavas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wylde defends it well.

Slavas is trying to work for a kimura but Wylde is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slavas controlling the pace.

Slavas seems to be working for a kimura but Wylde defends the submission attempt.
Slavas not doing much here.
Slavas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wylde with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slavas moves into full mount! Wylde won't be happy about that!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wylde is bucking up trying to escape but Slavas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slavas trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Wylde defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slavas.
Wylde is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slavas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slavas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Slavas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Slavas looking to control but Wylde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wylde tries to hold on but Slavas postures up.
Slavas trying to control but Wylde is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slavas controlling the position easily from mount.
Wylde is squirming around, avoiding Slavas's attempts to control the action.

Slavas is working for a guillotine from mount but Wylde frees his head quite easily.

Wylde is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Slavas locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Wylde is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Okin Slavas!
Okin Slavas retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Okin Slavas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.