PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Like a Pimp by David Banner kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Weed
vs
VanVactor

178 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
32
183 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanVactor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weed looks to land a combination but VanVactor avoids it well.
Weed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by VanVactor.
VanVactor throws a jab when Weed was well out of range.
VanVactor throws a hook but Weed blocks it.
Weed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - VanVactor coming out on top.
VanVactor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weed manages to avoid it.
VanVactor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VanVactor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weed.
A looping hook to the body misses from VanVactor. Weed does a little dance to reset his feet.
VanVactor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
VanVactor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weed.
VanVactor throws a hook but Weed avoids it easily.
Weed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
VanVactor throws a looping overhand right but Weed ducks down to avoid it.
Weed staying out of range there.
Weed throws a left and a right that both miss

and VanVactor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Weed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
VanVactor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weed is looking to escape.
Weed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as VanVactor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Weed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Weed desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Weed'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 two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor wants to free his trapped foot but Weed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weed tries to roll over but VanVactor keeps him under control.
VanVactor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weed wants to get back to his feet.
Weed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but VanVactor scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor prevents Weed from improving his position.
VanVactor throwing shots but Weed is blocking nicely.
VanVactor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
VanVactor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
VanVactor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Weed tries to get to full guard but VanVactor has control of the leg.
Weed is not content to let VanVactor control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
VanVactor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Weed is refusing to be controlled, as VanVactor sits in half guard.

VanVactor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weed regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor throwing strikes from guard but Weed blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake VanVactor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Weed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weed slips under a jab from VanVactor.
Weed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from VanVactor.
VanVactor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weed takes one on the button.
VanVactor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weed.
Weed throws the left hand but VanVactor avoids the punch easily.
Weed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VanVactor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weed scores with the left hand. VanVactor knows he should have avoided that one.
VanVactor throws a big shot that misses.
Weed misses with a wild combination.

VanVactor shoots in and gets a takedown into Weed's guard.
VanVactor looking to sit in guard and control but Weed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed trying to stand up but can't free himself from VanVactor's guard.
VanVactor is looking to sweep but instead, Weed has passed into half guard.
Weed wants to stand but VanVactor has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

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.

Weed stands up from half guard.
VanVactor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weed fails to land with a series of punches.
VanVactor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

VanVactor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weed's guard.
VanVactor content to stall in guard here.
VanVactor won't allow Weed to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
VanVactor throws an elbow that misses. Weed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in VanVactor's guard. Nice move by Weed!
Weed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as VanVactor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
VanVactor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake VanVactor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
VanVactor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weed moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weed feints and then cracks VanVactor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow VanVactor down.
Weed misses the shot to the body.
VanVactor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weed's head.
VanVactor missing with a left hand there. Weed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weed throws a jab but it's blocked by VanVactor.
Weed misses with a double jab.
Weed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by VanVactor.
Weed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VanVactor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VanVactor thows a body shot but no joy.
Weed misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weed.
VanVactor fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weed misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake VanVactor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Weed connects with an inside leg kick.
Weed tries to move into range but VanVactor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
VanVactor misses with a hook.
VanVactor avoids the body shot from Weed.
VanVactor fails with the takedown.
Weed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as VanVactor throws out the jab.
VanVactor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
VanVactor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weed to score with a decent uppercut.
Weed avoids the body shot from VanVactor.
A punch combination from Weed misses.
Weed throws a hook but VanVactor avoids it easily.
Weed swings for the body but VanVactor moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Weed.
Jonathan Weed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weed ducks under a wild hook from VanVactor.
VanVactor looks for a takedown but Weed sprawls well.
VanVactor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weed. VanVactor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weed throws a lazy right hand but VanVactor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
VanVactor takes a swing at Weed's ribcage but misses.
Weed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and VanVactor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weed scrambles back to his feet.
Weed misses with a double jab.
VanVactor throws a nice looking combination but Weed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling VanVactor to score with a decent uppercut.
Weed throws a head kick but VanVactor moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Weed misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

VanVactor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VanVactor misses with the ground and pound.
Weed regains half guard.
Weed is trying is best to control the position here.
VanVactor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weed defending well though.
Weed tries to roll over but VanVactor keeps him under control.
VanVactor is looking to take a break and control but Weed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weed wants to improve his position but VanVactor is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
VanVactor passes to side control.
VanVactor wants to control but Weed is keeping him busy.
Weed sneaks back into half guard.
VanVactor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor thows a huge punch but Weed dodges it nicely.
Weed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
VanVactor throwing shots but Weed is blocking nicely.
Jake VanVactor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, VanVactor seems content to control.
Jonathan Weed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake VanVactor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weed desperately trying to maintain half guard.
VanVactor trying to control from half guard but Weed is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

VanVactor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weed has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake VanVactor.
I've got VanVactor 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake VanVactor!