PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Moneymaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Vandrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moneymaker Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ami Aspelund - Apinamies. Vandrel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tarantula - Pendulum kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alberto Moneymaker Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moneymaker Jr
vs
Vandrel

183 cm
25
171 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
181 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Skinshop (LOTS OF GIF`S!)

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Moneymaker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Vandrel!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneymaker Jr lands a nice hook to Vandrel's body. Vandrel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moneymaker Jr. Vandrel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vandrel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneymaker Jr.
Moneymaker Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandrel.
Vandrel throws a hook but Moneymaker Jr avoids it easily.
Vandrel avoids the body shot from Moneymaker Jr.
Vandrel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moneymaker Jr.
Moneymaker Jr swinging wildly here.

Moneymaker Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandrel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moneymaker Jr with shots to the head and body - Vandrel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vandrel is squirming around, avoiding Moneymaker Jr's attempts to control the action.
Vandrel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moneymaker Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Moneymaker Jr 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.
Moneymaker Jr avoids the attempt from Vandrel to control.

Moneymaker Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Vandrel defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Moneymaker Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vandrel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vandrel tries to reverse the position but Moneymaker Jr maintains control.
Vandrel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moneymaker Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Moneymaker Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moneymaker Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Vandrel is looking to improve his position but Moneymaker Jr isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr wants to control the pace but Vandrel is squirming around nicely.
Vandrel regains half guard.
Vandrel wants to improve his position but Moneymaker Jr is controlling well.
Moneymaker Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vandrel is controlling Moneymaker Jr's trapped leg to prevent Moneymaker Jr from advancing to side control.
Moneymaker Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vandrel defending well though.
Vandrel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrel trying to control the position.
Moneymaker Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Moneymaker Jr drops back looking for a leg! Vandrel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vandrel manages to kick Moneymaker Jr off! Moneymaker Jr jumps back into Vandrel's guard.
Moneymaker Jr distracts Vandrel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moneymaker Jr wants to control from the top but Vandrel keeps moving.
Vandrel keeping full guard, as Moneymaker Jr tries to pass.

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.
Moneymaker Jr trying to control but Vandrel is working from the bottom.
Vandrel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moneymaker Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vandrel motions for Moneymaker Jr to come forward. Vandrel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vandrel.
Vandrel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moneymaker Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vandrel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moneymaker Jr with a jab.

Vandrel shoots in and bounces Moneymaker Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vandrel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Moneymaker Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Moneymaker Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vandrel clinches with his opponent.
Moneymaker Jr digs a right hand underneath Vandrel's ribcage. Vandrel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Moneymaker Jr.
Vandrel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vandrel lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Alberto Moneymaker Jr has been cut.
Moneymaker Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Vandrel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vandrel prevents a body shot from Moneymaker Jr.
Moneymaker Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moneymaker Jr tries a body shot but Vandrel blocks it.
Vandrel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moneymaker Jr working aggressively here.
Moneymaker Jr is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandrel prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Vandrel.
Vandrel gets through Moneymaker Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Moneymaker Jr.
Vandrel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moneymaker Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vandrel trying to control the position but instead, Moneymaker Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vandrel into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrel works on Moneymaker Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Vandrel lands a nice knee to the body.
Moneymaker Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vandrel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moneymaker Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moneymaker Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Vandrel.
Vandrel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vandrel misses with a punch to the body.
Vandrel misses with some punches.

Moneymaker Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moneymaker Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moneymaker Jr is on top in guard.

Moneymaker Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vandrel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moneymaker Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Vandrel's legs - danger averted.
Moneymaker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vandrel is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr postures up in Vandrel's guard and throws a big left but Vandrel blocks it.
Vandrel looking for a sweep. Not yet Vandrel, not yet.
Moneymaker Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vandrel keeping moving, preventing Moneymaker Jr from controlling successfully.

Vandrel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moneymaker Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moneymaker Jr wants to clinch up but Vandrel keeps it at a distance.
Moneymaker Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moneymaker Jr checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Moneymaker Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vandrel closes the distance and clinches up with Moneymaker Jr, looking for a takedown. Vandrel pushes Moneymaker Jr against the cage but Moneymaker Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moneymaker Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Moneymaker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneymaker Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vandrel defends it nicely.
Moneymaker Jr cracks Vandrel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moneymaker Jr moves in looking to clinch but Vandrel pushes him off.
Moneymaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Vandrel takes the fight into the clinch.
Vandrel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moneymaker Jr is struggling to control the position.
Moneymaker Jr tries to work over Vandrel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moneymaker Jr.
Moneymaker Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Moneymaker Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Moneymaker Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vandrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moneymaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandrel.
Vandrel is looking to clinch.
Vandrel throws a combination. Moneymaker Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vandrel misses with the combination.
Moneymaker Jr scores with a hook to the body. Vandrel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Moneymaker Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moneymaker Jr.
Vandrel scores with a jab.
Moneymaker Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vandrel manages to avoid it.
Moneymaker Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moneymaker Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vandrel circles away quickly and effectively.
Vandrel feints and then cracks Moneymaker Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moneymaker Jr down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vandrel dodges the punch combination from Moneymaker Jr.
Alberto Moneymaker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandrel throws a front kick that sends Moneymaker Jr stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Vandrel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alberto Moneymaker Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vandrel throws a good cross that connects.
Moneymaker Jr wants to clinch.
Moneymaker Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moneymaker Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vandrel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vandrel takes a swing at Moneymaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Vandrel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vandrel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vandrel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Moneymaker Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moneymaker Jr trying to control the action but Vandrel is working from the bottom.
Vandrel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moneymaker Jr.
Vandrel is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vandrel trying to control from the bottom.
Moneymaker Jr trying to mount his opponent but Vandrel defends it.
Vandrel pushes Moneymaker Jr off looking to stand but Moneymaker Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Moneymaker Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vandrel defending well though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moneymaker Jr shoots for a takedown but Vandrel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vandrel - that will leave a mark!
Moneymaker Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vandrel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vandrel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moneymaker Jr pinned against the cage. Moneymaker Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moneymaker Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vandrel tries to clinch there but Moneymaker Jr circles away.
Moneymaker Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vandrel slips under a jab from Moneymaker Jr.
Vandrel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moneymaker Jr.
A shot to de liver by Moneymaker Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Vandrel throws out a loose jab but Moneymaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moneymaker Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vandrel throws out the jab.
Moneymaker Jr takes a swing at Vandrel's ribcage but misses.
Vandrel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moneymaker Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Seth Vandrel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vandrel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vandrel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moneymaker Jr lands with a nice combination. Vandrel backs away looking to recover.
Moneymaker Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vandrel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moneymaker Jr thinking.
Vandrel throws a leg kick that misses.
Moneymaker Jr connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr takes one on the button.
Vandrel tries to clinch there but Moneymaker Jr circles away.
Moneymaker Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moneymaker Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vandrel defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Moneymaker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneymaker Jr works over Vandrel's head and body with a nice combination.

Moneymaker Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vandrel tries to improve position but can't.
Moneymaker Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Vandrel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vandrel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vandrel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vandrel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandrel trying to control the action but Moneymaker Jr is working from the bottom.
Moneymaker Jr manages to get to full guard.
Moneymaker Jr wants to sweep here but Vandrel controlling him for the moment.
Moneymaker Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vandrel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moneymaker Jr is trying to maintain the position but Vandrel is very close to passing his half guard.
Moneymaker Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vandrel with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seth Vandrel.
I think Vandrel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Seth Vandrel!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Seth Vandrel!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Seth Vandrel!

Seth Vandrel wins by unanimous decision!