PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Veechi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sallah Alcoubrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alcoubrah's choice of entrance music: 80s Kidz - Alt A. 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.

Veechi
vs
Alcoubrah

175 cm
26
194 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
193 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Veechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sallah Alcoubrah!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcoubrah misses with a head kick.
Veechi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alcoubrah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veechi misses with an uppercut.
Alcoubrah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcoubrah tries to bum rush Veechi with a series of wild strikes but Veechi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcoubrah throws a series of punches but Veechi avoids them all with ease.
Veechi blocks a head kick by Alcoubrah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alcoubrah.

Veechi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Veechi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alcoubrah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Veechi trying to control the action but Alcoubrah is working from the bottom.
Alcoubrah is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Veechi working away.
Veechi is looking to take a break and control but Alcoubrah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veechi tries to score with some ground and pound. Alcoubrah controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alcoubrah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Veechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Veechi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alcoubrah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Veechi wants to control but Alcoubrah is keeping him busy.
Veechi cracks Alcoubrah with a big right hand but Alcoubrah just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Alcoubrah wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Veechi is working Alcoubrah over with some ground and pound from side control.
Veechi moves into full mount!
Veechi controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veechi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Veechi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veechi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alcoubrah's face.
Veechi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alcoubrah really wants to buck Veechi off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Veechi.
Alcoubrah is working to get back to half guard.
Veechi trying to control but Alcoubrah is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alcoubrah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Veechi working the ground and pound effectively.
Veechi avoids the attempt from Alcoubrah to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veechi landing strikes from the mount and Alcoubrah is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alcoubrah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veechi landing strikes from the mount and Alcoubrah is in trouble!
Veechi is landing with some decent strikes but Alcoubrah is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Veechi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcoubrah is trying to escape the mount.
Veechi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Veechi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Veechi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alcoubrah to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alcoubrah shrugs it off.
Alcoubrah wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Alcoubrah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veechi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veechi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Veechi controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Veechi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Veechi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Veechi with a couple of short strikes.
Veechi avoids the attempt from Alcoubrah to control.
Alcoubrah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alcoubrah is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Veechi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alcoubrah looks a forlorn figure.
Veechi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alcoubrah looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veechi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alcoubrah's face.
Alcoubrah is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Veechi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alcoubrah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinny Veechi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veechi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcoubrah in his tracks.
Veechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcoubrah.

Veechi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alcoubrah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Veechi is in Alcoubrah's guard.
Veechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcoubrah can do to turn this around?
Alcoubrah being controlled here, momentarily.
Veechi stops Alcoubrah from standing up.

Alcoubrah pushes Veechi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Veechi rushes Alcoubrah and presses him up against the cage.

Veechi breaks from the clinch.

Veechi moves into range and clinches up with Alcoubrah.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Veechi scores with a nice hook to the head.

Veechi breaks the clinch.
Veechi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alcoubrah's waist but Alcoubrah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veechi off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veechi scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Veechi misses
and Alcoubrah counters with a nice body shot.
Alcoubrah takes a swing at Veechi's ribcage but misses.
Sallah Alcoubrah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veechi throws a hook but Alcoubrah blocks it.
Veechi wants to clinch.
Veechi tries a head kick but it misses.
Veechi blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcoubrah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcoubrah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcoubrah throws a head kick that misses.
Alcoubrah misses with a wild combination.
Alcoubrah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcoubrah is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcoubrah moves away.
Veechi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Veechi.

Veechi gets a clinch.

Veechi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veechi blocks a leg kick.
Alcoubrah is looking to land body kicks.
Veechi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alcoubrah.

Veechi moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veechi cracks Alcoubrah with a nice body shot.

Veechi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Veechi - just one landing.
Veechi sizes up Alcoubrah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alcoubrah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alcoubrah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alcoubrah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alcoubrah there as he acknowledges the shot.

Veechi takes the fight into the clinch.
Veechi tries to pull guard but Alcoubrah won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubrah throws a punch but it's blocked by Veechi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veechi.
Alcoubrah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Veechi breaks the clinch.
Alcoubrah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veechi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Veechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Alcoubrah is predictable there
enabling Veechi to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcoubrah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Veechi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alcoubrah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Veechi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Veechi controls the position.
Veechi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alcoubrah to see if he's OK.
Alcoubrah tries to escape but Veechi is in control.
Veechi controls the position.
Alcoubrah wants to control but Veechi postures up.
Alcoubrah taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veechi working the ground and pound.
Veechi trying to control the position but Alcoubrah is working away.

Alcoubrah bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vinny Veechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Veechi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Veechi blocks a head kick by Alcoubrah.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alcoubrah throws a right hand that Veechi ducks under and follows up with a left that Veechi also avoids with ease.

Veechi gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alcoubrah trying to remain calm as Veechi controls from the top position.
Alcoubrah wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Veechi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Veechi scores with a body shot.
Alcoubrah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alcoubrah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veechi scores with a head kick. Alcoubrah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Veechi clinches up against the cage.

Alcoubrah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veechi lands a nice looking body shot.
Veechi connects with a right hand. Alcoubrah shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Veechi - just one landing.
Veechi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alcoubrah to score with a decent uppercut.
Alcoubrah throws a leg kick
and Veechi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veechi is looking to clinch but Alcoubrah is avoiding it.
Alcoubrah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Veechi.
Vinny Veechi is winning the standup battle so far.
Veechi lands with a shot to the body.
Veechi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veechi!
Veechi digs a good hook to Alcoubrah's body.
Veechi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veechi is looking to wear down Alcoubrah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Veechi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veechi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vinny Veechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alcoubrah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alcoubrah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Veechi wants to control from the top but Alcoubrah keeps moving.
Veechi throws a big right hand that misses.
Veechi stands and throws Alcoubrah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Veechi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sallah Alcoubrah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubrah taking a bit of punishment here - Veechi scoring with strikes.
Alcoubrah tries to escape but Veechi is in control.
Alcoubrah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alcoubrah is trying to get back to half guard.
Veechi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alcoubrah some visible discomfort.
Alcoubrah is working to avoid the ground and pound but Veechi connects with a decent elbow.
Alcoubrah wants to get back to his feet.
Veechi lands a nice forearm strike.
Veechi working the head with strikes.

Veechi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Alcoubrah is trying to escape and Veechi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Alcoubrah is forced to tap! Nice work there by Veechi! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Veechi!