PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joost Pertle (ranked 4368 p4p, 4325 weight class) and Paul Vandorne (ranked 523 p4p, 521 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.

Pertle
vs
Vandorne

187 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 New York, Joost Pertle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Vandorne!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandorne fails with a takedown attempt.
Pertle is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vandorne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pertle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pertle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vandorne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pertle sprawls well. Pertle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vandorne gets slowly back to his feet.
Joost Pertle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Vandorne.
Pertle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vandorne defends well and Pertle ends up having to push Vandorne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vandorne leaning against his opponent.

Vandorne jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandorne looking for a sweep. Not yet Vandorne, not yet.
Vandorne keeping full guard, as Pertle tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandorne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vandorne is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pertle being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pertle holds on and takes a little breather.
Vandorne preventing the sweep.
Vandorne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vandorne wanted to stand there but Pertle had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vandorne trying to control but Pertle is working from the bottom.
Pertle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vandorne pushing down on Pertle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pertle keeping control of the position.

Vandorne seems to be working for a kimura but Pertle defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Vandorne.
Pertle wants to improve his position but Vandorne is controlling well.

Vandorne seems to be working for a kimura but Pertle defends the submission attempt.
Pertle tries to kick Vandorne off but Vandorne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vandorne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vandorne controlling the position easily from mount.
Vandorne trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Vandorne jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pertle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pertle and Vandorne has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pertle is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Vandorne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vandorne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pertle defends it nicely.
Pertle misses with a low kick as Vandorne jumps back.
Vandorne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vandorne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pertle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vandorne somewhat.
Pertle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vandorne manages to circle out of the way.
Pertle slips under a jab from Vandorne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pertle.
Vandorne misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pertle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vandorne tries to avoid it but Pertle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vandorne to the ground. Vandorne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pertle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pertle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vandorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Pertle clinches up with Vandorne and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandorne is trying to break the clinch but Pertle has him pressed against the cage.

Pertle manages to break the clinch.
Pertle misses the shot to the body.

Vandorne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pertle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vandorne on the ground.

Vandorne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pertle is trying to get back to half guard.
Pertle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandorne passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pertle!
Pertle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pertle is working to get back to half guard.
Pertle tries to hold on but Vandorne postures up.
Pertle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vandorne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vandorne tries to control but Pertle wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pertle tries to hold on but Vandorne pushes him away.
Pertle tries to buck Vandorne off but he can't manage it.
Vandorne lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vandorne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vandorne controlling from the full mount.
Pertle is squirming around, avoiding Vandorne's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pertle wants to control but Vandorne is having none of it.
Pertle is squirming around, avoiding Vandorne's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Pertle really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vandorne dominating with strikes here.
Vandorne wants to control the pace but Pertle is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vandorne with shots to the head and body - Pertle looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Vandorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vandorne has a takedown stuffed.

Pertle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vandorne to the mat! Vandorne manages to get full guard.

Vandorne scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pertle shoots in but no luck this time.
Vandorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pertle throws a leg kick but Vandorne moved away.
Joost Pertle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pertle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandorne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vandorne wants to take a breather but Pertle is having none of it.
Vandorne wants to pass the guard but Pertle is defending well.
Pertle looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pertle trying to control from the bottom.
Vandorne working over Pertle with some ground and pound. Pertle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vandorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Pertle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pertle wants to improve his position but Vandorne is controlling well.

Pertle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vandorne stands up from half guard.

That's two 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.

Vandorne has closed the distance and engaged Pertle in a clinch.
Vandorne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pertle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandorne's elbow.

Vandorne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vandorne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joost Pertle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Vandorne.
Vandorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Pertle moves into the clinch successfully.
Vandorne fails to pull guard.
Vandorne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pertle can't get the takedown.

Pertle manages to break the clinch.
Pertle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Pertle instigates a clinch.
Vandorne managing to block the knees to the body from Pertle.
Pertle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vandorne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pertle smiles and moves away.
Pertle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Vandorne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pertle won't be happy with that.
Vandorne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pertle's legs.
Pertle is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandorne trying to control the action but Pertle is working from the bottom.
Paul Vandorne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pertle can't do much from the bottom here.

Vandorne stands up and beckons Pertle to his feet.
Vandorne fails with a takedown attempt.

Pertle moves into the clinch successfully.
Joost Pertle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Vandorne 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!
Pertle swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Vandorne.
I've got Vandorne 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Vandorne!