PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emelio Vaifale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Bordoada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Emelio Vaifale has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Vaifale
vs
Bordoada

188 cm
19
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
21
273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emelio Vaifale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian Bordoada!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordoada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaifale could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Bordoada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaifale's half guard.
Bordoada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vaifale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bordoada.
Bordoada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vaifale tries to get to full guard but Bordoada has control of the leg.
Vaifale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bordoada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bordoada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaifale defending well though.
Bordoada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bordoada lands a nice short elbow.
Vaifale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bordoada.
Bordoada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bordoada controlling the action here.
Vaifale is looking for a sweep. Bordoada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordoada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vaifale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vaifale is looking to improve his position.
Bordoada trying to control from half guard but Vaifale is working away.
Bordoada not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bordoada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bordoada looks gassed!

Vaifale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bordoada is not content to let Vaifale control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaifale postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vaifale misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Vaifale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bordoada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bordoada is trying to improve his position.
Vaifale throwing strikes but Bordoada manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bordoada scoring with punches and elbows.
Vaifale tries to buck Bordoada off but Bordoada is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaifale is trying to control Bordoada's posture but Bordoada avoids it.
Bordoada working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vaifale taking a bit of punishment here - Bordoada scoring with strikes.
Bordoada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bordoada scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bordoada grinds an elbow into Vaifale's temple.
Vaifale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bordoada lands some shots froms side control.
Bordoada working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordoada working the ground and pound.
Vaifale sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bordoada lands a nice short elbow.
Bordoada is taking a breather. Vaifale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bordoada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bordoada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bordoada lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Bordoada 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.

Vaifale misses with a takedown attempt

and Bordoada counters with a shoot takedown. Vaifale fights it but they end up in guard.
Bordoada stands up over Vaifale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vaifale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bordoada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bordoada lands a couple of elbows.

Vaifale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bordoada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bordoada trying to control but Vaifale is working from the bottom.
Bordoada cracks Vaifale with a solid left hand.
Bordoada won't allow Vaifale to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bordoada is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordoada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bordoada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bordoada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vaifale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bordoada.
Bordoada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bordoada prevents Vaifale from getting back to his feet.
Vaifale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bordoada is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bordoada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordoada working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bordoada throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vaifale is working to get back to half guard.
Bordoada trying to control but Vaifale is having none of it.
Vaifale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bordoada landing shots from mount.
Bordoada working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vaifale regains half guard.
Bordoada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vaifale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaifale wants to get back to his feet.
Bordoada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Bordoada.
Bordoada is looking to take a break and control but Vaifale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vaifale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bordoada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vaifale has momentary wrist control but Bordoada slips an elbow through the middle.
Bordoada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.
Bordoada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaifale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bordoada won't allow Vaifale to sweep him here.
Bordoada stands up over Vaifale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vaifale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bordoada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaifale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vaifale darts in and clinches Bordoada up against the cage.
Bordoada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vaifale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bordoada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vaifale looking for a takedown.
Bordoada stops a takedown attempt from Vaifale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Bordoada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bordoada takes the fight into the clinch.
Bordoada prevents Vaifale from breaking the clinch.

Bordoada jumps guard and drags Vaifale to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bordoada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaifale is one step ahead there.
Bordoada is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vaifale wanted to stand there but Bordoada had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaifale won't allow Bordoada to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaifale is looking to work some ground and pound but Bordoada has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaifale won't allow Bordoada to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vaifale throws a series of punches but Bordoada avoids them all with ease.

Vaifale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bordoada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bordoada is looking to control Vaifale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bordoada avoid being mounted?
Vaifale trying to control the action but Bordoada is working from the bottom.
Vaifale wants to stand up but Bordoada is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordoada is looking to get back to full guard here but Vaifale has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bordoada takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bordoada really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vaifale controlling from the full mount.
Bordoada is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordoada sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Bordoada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vaifale pulls his head out easily.
Bordoada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vaifale is working away from the top position though.
Vaifale trying to mount his opponent but Bordoada defends it.
Vaifale lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bordoada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vaifale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vaifale's back!
Sebastian Bordoada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bordoada is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Vaifale. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bordoada.
Bordoada struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vaifale is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vaifale tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sebastian Bordoada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vaifale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bordoada landing strikes from the mount and Vaifale is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bordoada is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vaifale can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bordoada unloading with bombs!
Emelio Vaifale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bordoada scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sebastian Bordoada.
I've got Bordoada 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Bordoada!