PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Mcfaul (ranked 5554 p4p, 4456 weight class) and Las Vegas (ranked 231 p4p, 195 weight class). Las Vegas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mcfaul
vs
Vegas

190 cm
18
300
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dustin Mcfaul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Las Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vegas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vegas lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcfaul is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vegas dives into side control.

Vegas prevents Mcfaul from escaping the position.
Mcfaul trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mcfaul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcfaul tries to get out of the position.
Vegas lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcfaul taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfaul is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Vegas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcfaul is pushing Vegas's head away, looking to escape. Vegas manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas taking a breather here.
Mcfaul is trying to buck Vegas off.
Mcfaul stops Vegas from passing to mount.
Mcfaul looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vegas lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Vegas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mcfaul is pushing Vegas's head away, looking to escape. Vegas manages to hold on to the position though.
Vegas lands some shots froms side control.

Vegas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul is trying to buck Vegas off.
Mcfaul takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mcfaul is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vegas just content to control the position.
Mcfaul wants to get back to his feet but Vegas is dominant here and he's now got Mcfaul's back!
Vegas is punishing Mcfaul with some ground and pound.
Vegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcfaul is trying to stand back up.
Mcfaul could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Vegas cracks Mcfaul with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Mcfaul from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcfaul defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vegas's arms.
Vegas scores with punches and elbows.
Mcfaul trying to get back to his feet but Vegas is in full control for now.

Mcfaul defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vegas's arms.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vegas.
Vegas has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul wants to get back to his feet.
Vegas lands shots from the back.

It looks like Dustin Mcfaul has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas scores with punches from the back.

Mcfaul is rocked!
Vegas keeps control of the position easily here as Mcfaul tries to buck him off.
Vegas tries to get the hooks in deep but Mcfaul pushed the leg off.
Mcfaul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vegas on the ground.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mcfaul trying to get back to his feet but Vegas is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Las Vegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Mcfaul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vegas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcfaul napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mcfaul wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vegas landing strikes.
Mcfaul is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vegas is working Mcfaul over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mcfaul is trying to buck Vegas off.
Vegas working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfaul tries to escape but Vegas is in control.
Vegas scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mcfaul is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vegas can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Las Vegas!