PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Vanvalkenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ctvrtlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanvalkenburg comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman - Metallica. Lance Vanvalkenburg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vanvalkenburg
vs
Ctvrtlik

180 cm
25
191 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

189 cm
26
199 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Vanvalkenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Ctvrtlik!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ctvrtlik doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vanvalkenburg counters with a shoot takedown. Ctvrtlik fights it but they end up in guard.
Vanvalkenburg is stalling in the full guard.

Vanvalkenburg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ctvrtlik, up you get!
Ctvrtlik doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vanvalkenburg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ctvrtlik trying to control here.
Vanvalkenburg works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanvalkenburg is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg controlling from the full mount.
Ctvrtlik is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vanvalkenburg has taken his back.
Ctvrtlik controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Ctvrtlik defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vanvalkenburg's arms.
Ctvrtlik can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vanvalkenburg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lance Vanvalkenburg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ctvrtlik with a poor takedown

and Vanvalkenburg counters with a takedown into side control.
Lance Vanvalkenburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ctvrtlik.
You can see the frustration on Ctvrtlik's face as Vanvalkenburg controls the position.
Ctvrtlik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vanvalkenburg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vanvalkenburg controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lance Vanvalkenburg.
Ctvrtlik darts in trying to clinch

and Vanvalkenburg counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanvalkenburg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Vanvalkenburg stands up and beckons Ctvrtlik to his feet.
Vanvalkenburg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Vanvalkenburg gets a clinch.
Ctvrtlik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vanvalkenburg smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanvalkenburg fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Vanvalkenburg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ctvrtlik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vanvalkenburg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ctvrtlik controls Vanvalkenburg momentarily but Vanvalkenburg frees himself.
Ctvrtlik wants to get back to his feet but Vanvalkenburg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Vanvalkenburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ctvrtlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanvalkenburg has managed to get both his arms back between Ctvrtlik's legs - danger averted.
Vanvalkenburg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Ctvrtlik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vanvalkenburg just content to control the position.

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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vanvalkenburg trying to control the action but Ctvrtlik is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lance Vanvalkenburg just wasn't active enough.
Ctvrtlik swings for the body but Vanvalkenburg moves out of range.
Ctvrtlik misses with a head kick.
Ctvrtlik doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vanvalkenburg counters with a takedown into side control.
Ctvrtlik struggling a bit here.
Ctvrtlik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vanvalkenburg off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to get back to his feet but Ctvrtlik has full control of the position and if anything, Vanvalkenburg has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ctvrtlik is not going to allow Vanvalkenburg to sit and survive in this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanvalkenburg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ctvrtlik's guard. Nice work there by Vanvalkenburg.
Ctvrtlik working a defensive guard but Vanvalkenburg passes into half guard.
Ctvrtlik trying to hold on to Vanvalkenburg's head to control him but Vanvalkenburg postures up.
Lance Vanvalkenburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ctvrtlik tries to roll over but Vanvalkenburg keeps him under control.
Vanvalkenburg trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Vanvalkenburg is thwarting Ctvrtlik's attempts to control the position.
Vanvalkenburg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ctvrtlik wants to sweep but Vanvalkenburg has passed to side control!
Vanvalkenburg just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Vanvalkenburg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vanvalkenburg shoots in and bounces Ctvrtlik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vanvalkenburg won't allow Ctvrtlik to get back to his feet.

Ctvrtlik isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vanvalkenburg stacks Ctvrtlik on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vanvalkenburg!
Ctvrtlik seems a little lost for a moment, as Vanvalkenburg dominates the positioning.
Ctvrtlik is looking to regain half guard here but Vanvalkenburg keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ctvrtlik trying to control but Vanvalkenburg flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vanvalkenburg has the hooks in. Ctvrtlik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ctvrtlik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Vanvalkenburg is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vanvalkenburg keeps control of the position easily here as Ctvrtlik tries to buck him off.
Vanvalkenburg keeps control of the position as Ctvrtlik tries to break free.
Good control from Vanvalkenburg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ctvrtlik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ctvrtlik trying to control but not successfully.
Vanvalkenburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ctvrtlik can do to turn this around?
Ctvrtlik tries to escape the position.
Vanvalkenburg biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ctvrtlik tries to roll but Vanvalkenburg sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ctvrtlik.
Lance Vanvalkenburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lance Vanvalkenburg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Vanvalkenburg clinches up against the cage.
Vanvalkenburg tries to score a body lock takedown but Ctvrtlik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vanvalkenburg can't get the takedown.
Ctvrtlik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vanvalkenburg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ctvrtlik jumps guard but Vanvalkenburg stands there with Ctvrtlik around his waist. Ctvrtlik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg jumps guard but Ctvrtlik stands there with Vanvalkenburg around his waist. Vanvalkenburg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bob Ctvrtlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Vanvalkenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ctvrtlik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanvalkenburg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Vanvalkenburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vanvalkenburg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Vanvalkenburg!