PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slow Motion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Landry
vs
Motion

198 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 Sydney, Silas Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slow Motion!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry lands a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Landry enables Motion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Landry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Landry manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Motion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Landry smiles and moves away.

Motion gets a double leg takedown into Landry's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry wants to sweep but no luck.
Landry is working hard here to advance position.
Landry trying to control the position.
Landry wants to sweep but no luck.
Landry trying to keep a closed guard but Motion is proving a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Motion working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Motion is looking to work some ground and pound but Landry has wrist control.
Motion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Motion closes the distance and pushes Landry back into the cage.
Landry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Silas Landry has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land.
Landry is trying to maintain a safe position but Motion gets an underhook and turns Landry into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to work over Motion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motion prevents a body shot from Landry.
Motion dodges an elbow strike from Landry.

Motion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Landry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Landry is trying to shake Motion off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Motion won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Landry is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silas Landry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Landry. No joy for Motion on that attempt.
Slow Motion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Motion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Landry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Motion controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry is trying to control the position but Motion postures up.
Motion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Motion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Motion landing some decent shots from guard.
Motion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Landry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Motion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Motion with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Landry is trying to control the position but Motion postures up.
Motion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Motion works over Landry with some ground and pound from guard.
Landry 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.
Motion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Motion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Silas Landry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Silas Landry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Motion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Landry throws Motion to one side and escapes!
Slow Motion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Motion misses with a takedown attempt - Landry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Motion fails with the takedown
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Motion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Landry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Motion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Motion trying to control the action but Landry is working from the bottom.
Landry wants to control but Motion postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Motion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Motion working the head and body with strikes.
Landry tries to roll over but Motion keeps him under control.
Motion lands with a punch from half guard.
Landry trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Motion manages to pass to mount!
Landry tries to reverse the position but Motion maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motion landing strikes from the mount and Landry is in trouble!
Landry is bucking up trying to escape but Motion cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Landry is looking to improve his position but Motion isn't that keen on the idea.
Motion lands a big elbow.
Motion looking to finish Landry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Landry!
BOOM! Motion connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Landry is looking to get to half guard.
Motion working the ground and pound effectively.
Landry is looking to improve his position but Motion isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motion content just to control the position here.

Motion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Slow Motion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landry taking shots to the head.
Motion working the ground and pound effectively.
Motion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Motion unloading with bombs!
Landry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Motion controlling from mount.
Landry wants to hold on but Motion pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motion controlling his opponent.
Motion landing shots from mount.
Landry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Motion fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Motion cracks Landry with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Motion landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motion content just to control the position here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Motion! Landry is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slow Motion!