PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Effingtonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slate SlabRock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SlabRock has chosen Embody the Invisible - In Flames as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Effingtonville
vs
SlabRock

224 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonard Effingtonville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slate SlabRock!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SlabRock shoots in and drives through. Effingtonville sprawls well.
Effingtonville has a takedown stuffed.

SlabRock has closed the distance and engaged Effingtonville in a clinch.
SlabRock missing with knees to the body.
Effingtonville is pressed up against the cage. SlabRock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Effingtonville down to the mat. Effingtonville avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

SlabRock clinches.

SlabRock breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from SlabRock.
Effingtonville really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Effingtonville keeps the fight on the outside.
Effingtonville misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
SlabRock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Effingtonville circles away.
Leonard Effingtonville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slate SlabRock.
SlabRock cracks the inside of Effingtonville's front leg.

Effingtonville closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Effingtonville is trying to break the clinch but SlabRock has him pressed against the cage.
Effingtonville is trying to pull guard but SlabRock has him pressed against the cage.
SlabRock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Effingtonville to keep the fight standing.

Effingtonville drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Effingtonville wants to stand but SlabRock is controlling the position.
SlabRock throwing strikes from guard but Effingtonville blocks nicely.
Effingtonville is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
SlabRock is stalling in the full guard.
Effingtonville looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SlabRock throws a big right hand that misses.

SlabRock stands up from Effingtonville's guard - SlabRock perhaps looking for a knockout.
SlabRock tries to clinch up

and Effingtonville counters by moving into the clinch.
SlabRock is working for takedown but Effingtonville is calmly controlling the position for now.

SlabRock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
SlabRock tries to clinch up.

Effingtonville feints and as SlabRock raises his hands in defense, Effingtonville changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Effingtonville 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Effingtonville wants to stand but SlabRock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
SlabRock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Effingtonville!
Effingtonville is looking to improve his position but SlabRock isn't that keen on the idea.
SlabRock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Effingtonville wants to control but SlabRock is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Effingtonville holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as SlabRock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
SlabRock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
SlabRock throwing strikes but Effingtonville bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
SlabRock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Effingtonville manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Effingtonville working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

SlabRock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
SlabRock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Effingtonville to keep the fight standing.

Effingtonville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Effingtonville fails with the takedown.
Effingtonville misses with a takedown attempt - SlabRock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by SlabRock or perhaps it was just good defense by Effingtonville which made him look bad.
SlabRock loads up on a big right hand but Effingtonville slips the punch.
Effingtonville punishes SlabRock's body with a nice straight punch.
Leonard Effingtonville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SlabRock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonard Effingtonville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slate SlabRock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Effingtonville throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SlabRock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Effingtonville's waist but Effingtonville gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing SlabRock off to one side.

Effingtonville takes the fight into the clinch.
SlabRock tries to pull guard but Effingtonville holds him up against the cage and eventually SlabRock drops back down to his feet.

SlabRock pulls guard successfully.
Effingtonville tries to free his leg and advance position but SlabRock is retaining full guard.
SlabRock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Effingtonville trying to control the position from guard on top but SlabRock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Effingtonville showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonard Effingtonville wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Effingtonville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Effingtonville showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SlabRock.
Effingtonville takes a head kick and keeps coming.
SlabRock connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Effingtonville fails with an attempt to clinch.
SlabRock tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SlabRock fails to land with a series of punches.
SlabRock is breathing heavily.
SlabRock leaves Effingtonville with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
SlabRock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Effingtonville as he jumps to the side.

Effingtonville looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Effingtonville looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Effingtonville trying to control the action but SlabRock is working from the bottom.
Effingtonville is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and SlabRock reverses the position - he's now on top in Effingtonville's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Effingtonville has control of SlabRock's left arm, preventing SlabRock from doing any damage.

Effingtonville is working an open guard so SlabRock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Effingtonville slaps away a takedown attempt from SlabRock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SlabRock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Effingtonville as he avoids it easily.
Effingtonville tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but SlabRock swivels and escapes.
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 Leonard Effingtonville will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

SlabRock throws a nice outside leg kick.
SlabRock shoots in but Effingtonville avoids the takedown attempt easily.
SlabRock shoots in but no luck this time.
Effingtonville avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Effingtonville as SlabRock shoots in.
Leonard Effingtonville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slate SlabRock.
SlabRock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SlabRock is defended easily by Effingtonville.
SlabRock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SlabRock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Effingtonville closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. SlabRock did well to prevent Effingtonville getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Effingtonville tries to stand and escape but SlabRock is controlling the position.
Effingtonville tries to pass to full mount but SlabRock defends it.
Effingtonville lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Effingtonville will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Effingtonville performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Effingtonville is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Effingtonville seems to be working for a kimura but SlabRock defends the submission attempt.
Effingtonville throws a strike but SlabRock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
SlabRock seems keen to control Effingtonville's posture.
SlabRock looking to control.
Effingtonville scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Effingtonville got a little sloppy there for a moment and SlabRock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Effingtonville has managed to get both his arms back between SlabRock's legs - danger averted.
Effingtonville is looking to stand up but SlabRock won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SlabRock being controlled here, momentarily.
SlabRock is looking to stand up but Effingtonville isn't so interested in that idea.
Effingtonville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SlabRock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
SlabRock can't keep his opponent in guard - Effingtonville advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Effingtonville tries to stand and escape but SlabRock is controlling the position.

Effingtonville is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SlabRock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Effingtonville.
Effingtonville tries to stand but his hand is stuck under SlabRock.
Effingtonville wants to control but SlabRock is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Effingtonville showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Effingtonville has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Effingtonville!