PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Stachu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Vecetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stachu's entrance music is Nickelback-Fight for all the Wrong Reasons. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stachu
vs
Vecetti

182 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamil Stachu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kris Vecetti!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stachu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vecetti is trying to defend but Stachu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Stachu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stachu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vecetti pushes Stachu off looking to stand but Stachu dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stachu is looking to advance position but Vecetti won't allow it.

Stachu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stachu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vecetti looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stachu seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stachu is looking for a kimura but Vecetti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stachu to get the leverage.
Stachu is looking to advance position but Vecetti won't allow it.
Stachu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stachu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Stachu has hold of Vecetti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vecetti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Stachu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vecetti has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vecetti!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stachu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vecetti is aware though and is defending well.
Vecetti throwing strikes from guard but Stachu blocks nicely.
Vecetti working some strikes from top position.
Vecetti postures up and lands a big shot to Stachu's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stachu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vecetti defends it easily.
Vecetti landing some decent shots from guard.

Stachu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vecetti defends it easily.
Stachu is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vecetti scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Stachu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stachu shoots in for a takedown but Vecetti shows good takedown defense.
Vecetti shoots in for a takedown but Stachu shows good takedown defense.
Stachu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vecetti counters with a three punch combo that has Stachu backing up. Stachu nods at Vecetti to acknowledge the strikes.
Stachu with a poor takedown

and Vecetti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stachu won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Stachu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stachu is looking to reverse the position.
Stachu regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stachu taking some punishment here, with Vecetti in his half guard.
Stachu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vecetti trying to mount his opponent but Stachu defends it.
Vecetti throws a strike but Stachu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kamil Stachu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vecetti lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vecetti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stachu's head.
Vecetti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stachu looking to control.
Vecetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Stachu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vecetti stands up from Stachu's guard - Vecetti perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vecetti is defended easily by Stachu.

Stachu has closed the distance and engaged Vecetti in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vecetti has picked Stachu up - he's going for a ride! Vecetti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stachu gets full guard.
Vecetti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vecetti working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stachu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vecetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stachu keeping moving, preventing Vecetti from controlling successfully.
Vecetti passes Stachu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vecetti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stachu defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vecetti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stachu defending well though.
Vecetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stachu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vecetti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stachu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vecetti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stachu manages to get to full guard.

Stachu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stachu keeping moving, preventing Vecetti from controlling successfully.

Stachu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stachu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stachu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vecetti is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stachu looking for a guillotine here but Vecetti defends easily.
Vecetti working some strikes from top position.
Vecetti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stachu's head.
Vecetti cracks Stachu with a solid left hand.
Vecetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Stachu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stachu controls Vecetti momentarily but Vecetti frees himself.
Stachu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Vecetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Vecetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Vecetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stachu circles away quickly and effectively.
Stachu misses with a takedown attempt

so Vecetti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vecetti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stachu trying to control the position.

Stachu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vecetti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Vecetti stands and steps away. Stachu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vecetti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stachu sprawls well initially but Vecetti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stachu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vecetti throws a big elbow that misses.
Vecetti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vecetti in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stachu tries to escape but Vecetti is in control.
Stachu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vecetti working away.
Stachu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vecetti working the body and head with strikes.
Stachu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stachu is trying to get back to full guard.

Stachu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vecetti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stachu is looking to improve his position.
Stachu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vecetti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vecetti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stachu is trying to stand back up but Vecetti is controlling him
Stachu trying to control from the bottom.
Stachu is trying to get back to full guard.
Vecetti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vecetti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vecetti working Stachu over with strikes.
Stachu is trying to get back to full guard.
Stachu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Vecetti connects with a nice short shot to Stachu's temple.
Stachu is looking to improve his position.

Stachu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vecetti pulls his head out easily.
Vecetti winds up and cracks Stachu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stachu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vecetti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stachu is trying to control but can't.
Stachu wants to improve his position but Vecetti is controlling well.
Vecetti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Stachu actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stachu actively working from the bottom here.
Vecetti content to control rather than advance.
Stachu is looking to improve his position.
Vecetti is keen to just control but Stachu is a slippery customer.
Vecetti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Stachu looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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. Vecetti connects with a nice short shot to Stachu's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vecetti wants to take a breather but Stachu is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Vecetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vecetti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Vecetti!