PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 2223 p4p, 666 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 241 p4p, 84 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Dollar Hero had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hero
vs
Vegas

170 cm
33
155
8 - 3 - 0

173 cm
34
161
27 - 9 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Heavy Metal Drugs
Groove Gear

Urban Fighter
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dollar Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vegas defends it nicely.
It seemed like Vegas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vegas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vegas lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas with a nice calf kick.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Vegas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vegas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hero takes one to the chin there.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas thumps Hero with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Vegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hero throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hero throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Hero tenderised Vegas's leg. Vegas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas ducks right into an uppercut from Hero.
Vegas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vegas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vegas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero motions for Vegas to come forward. Hero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hero misses.
Hero throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.

Vegas rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Hero avoids nicely.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero throws a shot to the body.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Hero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vegas pinned against the cage. Vegas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hero scores with a leg kick.
Vegas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas tries to clinch there but Hero circles away.
Vegas digs a good hook to Hero's body.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Hero tenderised Vegas's leg. Vegas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vegas defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hero slips under a jab from Vegas.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas slips under a jab from Hero.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Hero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Vegas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Hero was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hero throws a one two combo.
Vegas tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.
Vegas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero scores with a nice head shot.
Vegas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down.
Vegas lands a jab to the nose.
Vegas avoids the head kick by Hero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vegas in his tracks.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Vegas catches Hero right on the button with a cross.
Hero lands a jab to Vegas's midsection.
Vegas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hero digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Vegas scores with a jab.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero closes the distance and clinches up with Vegas, looking for a takedown. Hero pushes Vegas against the cage but Vegas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Dollar Hero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hero checks it well.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vegas sprawls and moves away.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vegas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Hero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vegas sprawls well initially but Hero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vegas is trying is best to control the position here.
Hero thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Hero passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas wants to control but Hero postures up.

Hero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Vegas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero working the ground and pound but Vegas is defending the strikes.

Hero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Vegas is defending well.

That's two 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.

Hero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hero throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vegas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hero off and has taken his back!
Hero 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.
Vegas has the hooks in. Hero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vegas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to break free.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Vegas keeps control of the position easily here as Hero tries to buck him off.
Hero tries to escape the position.
Vegas gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to roll but Vegas sticks to his back.
Vegas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hero doesn't escape.
Johnny Vegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero tries to escape the position.
Hero staying busy and making it hard for Vegas to control.
Vegas controlling from the back.
Vegas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas doesn't have the hooks in and Hero manages to turn into his guard.
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 Dollar Hero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Hero gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch.

Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hero. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Vegas with a nice calf kick.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas scores with a shot to the body.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Hero feints a jab promting Vegas to slip. Hero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vegas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hero defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Vegas throws a fast counter high kick but Hero manages to duck under it in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Hero.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Hero as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Hero misses with the combination.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Hero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vegas moves out of range as Hero throws a body kick.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Hero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vegas lands a lovely overhand right.
Hero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vegas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hero digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vegas's hands.
Nice shot lands for Vegas.
Hero thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Hero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Hero slips under a jab from Vegas.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dollar Hero is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Vegas with a nice cross.
Vegas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Vegas misses.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Vegas thumps Hero with a low kick.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Hero checks a low kick from Vegas.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
Hero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hero's hands.

Vegas gets a clinch.
Hero has had enough of the clinch but Vegas keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Vegas.
I think Hero 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.