PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SDf Asdf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Vemola
vs
Asdf

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, SDf Asdf!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vemola shoots in and bounces Asdf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vemola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vemola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asdf wants to sweep here but Vemola controlling him for the moment.
Asdf trying to control the position.
Asdf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vemola postures up.
Vemola cracks Asdf with a solid left hand.
Vemola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vemola throws a strike but Asdf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vemola keeping moving, preventing Asdf from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola wants to stand but Asdf is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Asdf throws a big right hand that misses.
Vemola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asdf wants to control from the top but Vemola keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. SDf Asdf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vemola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asdf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vemola somewhat.
Vemola shoots and misses
and Asdf counters with a head kick.
Asdf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Vemola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asdf lands with a nice body kick.
Vemola is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asdf is fending him off so far but Vemola persists. Nope, Asdf circles away and we're back to standing.
Asdf connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vemola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asdf - the referee stops the clock and Vemola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asdf. Vemola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asdf.
Asdf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asdf throws a head kick that Vemola semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asdf lands a head kick. Vemola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Asdf clinches.
Vemola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asdf trying to stall but Vemola improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Asdf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asdf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asdf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asdf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vemola has him pressed against the cage.
Asdf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asdf is trying to force a seperation but Vemola has the dominant position.
Asdf is trying to push Vemola away but Vemola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vemola works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asdf is on top in guard.
Vemola wants to stand up but Asdf is controlling him.
Asdf slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asdf trying to control from half guard but Vemola is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Vemola.
Asdf lands a leg kick that knocks Vemola off balance momentarily.
Asdf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Karlos Vemola has been cut.
SDf Asdf seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Vemola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asdf's guard.
Vemola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asdf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asdf manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Asdf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Asdf. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vemola tries to buck Asdf off but Asdf takes his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Asdf go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vemola holding both Asdf 's hands and preventing any damage.

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.
A lull in the action here.
Asdf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vemola kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vemola is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asdf tries to get the hooks in deep but Vemola pushed the leg off.
Vemola holding both Asdf 's hands and preventing any damage.
Asdf is looking to control Vemola but Vemola is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vemola looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four 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.
Asdf tries to get the hooks in deep but Vemola pushed the leg off.
Asdf should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vemola is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vemola staying busy and making it hard for Asdf to control.
Vemola wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SDf Asdf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karlos Vemola's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vemola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asdf avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Asdf.
Asdf throws a sloppy head kick and Vemola moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vemola is defended easily by Asdf.
Asdf tries to clinch but Vemola moves out of range.
Asdf lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Karlos Vemola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Vemola with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Vemola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vemola tries for a takedown but Asdf circles away easily
and Asdf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vemola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vemola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asdf scores with a head kick.
Asdf lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola tries for a takedown but Asdf circles away easily
and Asdf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vemola's knee momentarily.
Vemola takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asdf doesn't manage to clinch there - Vemola circles away.
Asdf pushes Vemola away with a front kick.
Asdf lands with a slapping head kick.
Karlos Vemola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asdf lands a leg kick that knocks Vemola off balance momentarily.
Asdf doesn't manage to clinch there - Vemola circles away.
Asdf throws a head kick that Vemola semi-blocks.
Nice sprawl there from Asdf as Vemola shoots in.
Asdf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asdf lands a high kick!
Vemola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asdf.
Vemola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vemola shoots in looking for a takedown. Asdf tries to sprawl out of it but Vemola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asdf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asdf tries to close the distance and clinch but Vemola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola avoids the head kick by Asdf.
Vemola shoots in and drives through. Asdf sprawls well.
SDf Asdf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vemola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asdf - that will leave a mark!
Asdf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vemola.
Asdf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vemola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asdf tries to avoid it but Vemola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asdf to the ground. Asdf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asdf tries to clinch up.

Vemola gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vemola working the ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Vemola.
Asdf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vemola working Asdf over with strikes.
Vemola working Asdf over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vemola connects with a nice short shot to Asdf's temple.
Vemola misses with a head shot. Asdf uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vemola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vemola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vemola cracks Asdf with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vemola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vemola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asdf wants to sweep here but Vemola controlling him for the moment.
Vemola is looking to work some ground and pound but Asdf has wrist control.
Vemola won't allow Asdf to sweep him here.
Vemola stops Asdf from standing up.
Asdf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vemola.
Karlos Vemola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vemola postures up and lands a big shot to Asdf's brow.
Karlos Vemola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vemola preventing the sweep.
Vemola stands up over Asdf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
SDf Asdf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asdf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
SDf Asdf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asdf 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SDf Asdf!