PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Automatic Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kung Fu Panda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aruba
vs
Vasquel

175 cm
22
162 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

178 cm
25
177 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite 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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Aruba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Automatic Vasquel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aruba closes the distance and clinches.

Aruba successfully pulls guard.
Aruba keeping full guard, as Vasquel tries to pass.

Aruba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasquel defends well.

Aruba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasquel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasquel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasquel 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.
Vasquel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Aruba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasquel defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel looking to pass the guard.

Vasquel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aruba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasquel has managed to get both his arms back between Aruba's legs - danger averted.
Vasquel trying to control the position from guard on top but Aruba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquel wants to pass the guard but Aruba is keeping the position.
Vasquel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vasquel tries to pass to full mount but Aruba defends it.
Vasquel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aruba is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Vasquel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aruba is surviving well by controlling Vasquel's body position as best he can.

Vasquel looking for a guillotine from mount but Aruba is having none of it.
Vasquel controlling the position easily from mount.
Vasquel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aruba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aruba is desperately trying to improve his position but Vasquel has a good base and remains in mount.

Aruba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vasquel.
Aruba is looking to get to half guard.

Vasquel is working for a guillotine from mount but Aruba frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vasquel prevents Aruba from getting the reversal.
Vasquel controlling from mount.

Vasquel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Aruba is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aruba is looking to improve his position but Vasquel isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Automatic Vasquel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vasquel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vasquel trying to control the action but Aruba is working from the bottom.
Aruba wants to improve his position but Vasquel is controlling well.
Aruba is staying active underneath Vasquel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aruba wants to improve his position but Vasquel is controlling well.
Vasquel trying to mount his opponent but Aruba defends it.
Aruba is pressing down on Vasquel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aruba had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vasquel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aruba Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vasquel's back instead.
Aruba somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Aruba tightening his grip on Vasquel, looking for the choke.
Vasquel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Vasquel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vasquel trying to control from the bottom.
Vasquel gets back to full guard.
Vasquel looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasquel, not yet.
Vasquel keeping full guard, as Aruba tries to pass.
Aruba postures up.
Vasquel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aruba looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel not doing much here.
Let's hope that Vasquel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vasquel works his way into full mount!
Vasquel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aruba has given up his back. Will we see Vasquel going for some submissions?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Vasquel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vasquel has the hooks in. Aruba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Aruba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Aruba rolls, trying to escape but Vasquel keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Automatic Vasquel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vasquel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aruba!
Aruba tries to reverse the position but Vasquel maintains control.

Vasquel working for a guillotine from mount but Aruba is in no mood to give up.
Vasquel is landing with some decent strikes but Aruba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aruba can't escape the position.
Vasquel working Aruba over with strikes here.
Vasquel controlling from mount.
Vasquel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aruba looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aruba is trying to reverse the position but instead Vasquel has taken his back - oops!
Aruba tries to escape but Vasquel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vasquel is looking to control Aruba but Aruba is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vasquel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquel tries to get the hooks in deep but Aruba pushed the leg off.
Automatic Vasquel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aruba is really stuck here.
Vasquel controls the action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Automatic Vasquel just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasquel. That snapped Aruba's head back.

Vasquel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aruba's half guard.

Vasquel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vasquel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vasquel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Automatic Vasquel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aruba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vasquel controlling from mount.
Vasquel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aruba has given up his back here. Will Vasquel look for the submission or keep pounding away?
You can see the frustration on Aruba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mauricio Aruba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasquel controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Automatic Vasquel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasquel 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Automatic Vasquel!