PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uasay Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes to the cage accompanied by Vater Unser. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Almeida
vs
Vincent

198 cm
26
255 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
250 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uasay Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almeida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Michael Vincent has been cut.
A jab lands there for Almeida.
Vincent tries to clinch there but Almeida circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Almeida as Vincent shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Vincent.
Almeida moves forwards but Vincent connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Almeida misses with a double jab
and Vincent counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vincent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vincent passes into half guard.
Vincent wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.

Vincent is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to control the action in half guard but Almeida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Vincent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Vincent looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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.

Vincent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Almeida is just riding it out for now. Vincent eventually gives up the hold.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
Vincent trying to control from half guard but Almeida is working away.
Vincent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Almeida kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Vincent is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeida defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Almeida defending well though.

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.
Vincent not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Almeida is defending against the submission attempts here by Vincent.
Vincent is trying to control. Almeida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Vincent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vincent prevents Almeida from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Vincent will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Vincent's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vincent counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Vincent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Almeida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vincent.

Vincent is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably.

Vincent is looking for a kimura but Almeida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vincent to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control the action but Almeida is working from the bottom.

Vincent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.

Vincent is looking for a kimura but Almeida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vincent to get the leverage.
Almeida is trying to stand.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Vincent is trying to work for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Vincent trying to control the action but Almeida is working from the bottom.

Vincent seems to be looking for submissions.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Vincent is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to control the action in half guard but Almeida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vincent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Almeida pushes Vincent off looking to stand but Vincent dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vincent throwing shots but Almeida is blocking nicely.

Vincent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Vincent looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Almeida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Almeida tries to get out of the position.

That's four 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.

Vincent seems to be working for a kimura but Almeida defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent wants to take a breather but Almeida is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vincent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Vincent's cut.
That's time! Almeida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vincent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almeida.
Almeida missing with a left hand there. Vincent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almeida misses with a wild combination.
Vincent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida misses with a straight right.
Uasay Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vincent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vincent somewhat.
Vincent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida throws an overhand right that lands on Vincent's shoulder, as Vincent tries to avoid the shot.
Almeida looks to land a combination but Vincent avoids it well.

Vincent scores with a takedown into Almeida's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vincent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vincent advances position into side control!

Vincent is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Almeida looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vincent gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Almeida is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vincent lets go of the hold and Almeida can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Vincent!