PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serga Magged (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forkashy Vikarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vikarie has chosen Halloween as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Magged
vs
Vikarie

177 cm
26
222 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
262 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Condemned

Condemned
Outkast Clothing Line

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serga Magged!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forkashy Vikarie!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magged tries to close the distance and clinch but Vikarie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serga Magged seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vikarie keeps the fight on the outside.
Magged moves out of range of the body kick from Vikarie.

Vikarie moves into the clinch.

Vikarie manages to break the clinch.
Magged tries to clinch but Vikarie moves out of range.
Magged tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vikarie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magged somewhat.
Magged throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vikarie tries to clinch up but Magged circles away and keeps his distance.
Magged misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magged looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magged looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magged takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magged tries for a takedown but Vikarie circles away easily
and Vikarie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Serga Magged has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serga Magged. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vikarie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vikarie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vikarie looks to land a body kick but Magged moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magged gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vikarie counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magged lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vikarie at a distance.
Magged looks to land a right hand but Vikarie moved out of range.
Magged misses with a wild combination.

Vikarie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magged to the mat! Magged manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Magged lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vikarie!
Magged controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magged throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Magged avoids the attempt from Vikarie to control.
Vikarie blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Magged there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magged controlling from the full mount.
Vikarie tries to hold on but Magged pushes him away.
Vikarie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magged controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forkashy Vikarie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serga Magged's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vikarie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magged.
Magged keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vikarie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magged circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magged.
Vikarie walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Vikarie.
Magged looks for a takedown but Vikarie sprawls well.
Vikarie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Magged looks to land a body kick but Vikarie moved away.
Magged wants to clinch up but Vikarie keeps it at a distance.
Vikarie misses with a straight left.
Magged takes one to the chin there.
Vikarie throws a series of punches but Magged moves out of range.
Vikarie throws a front kick aimed at Magged's knee but Magged avoids it well.
Vikarie tries to score with a low kick but Magged moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magged gets caught napping as Vikarie dives in and scores a takedown. Magged manages to retain guard.
Vikarie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magged pulls Vikarie in to control the position.
Magged not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vikarie throws a big elbow that misses.
Vikarie throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vikarie preventing the sweep.
Vikarie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magged preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vikarie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magged. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vikarie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vikarie is working Magged over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vikarie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magged wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vikarie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magged might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vikarie trying to control but Magged is working from the bottom.
Magged utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Magged throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magged keeping moving, preventing Vikarie from controlling successfully.
Vikarie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magged controlling Vikarie's posture.
Vikarie throwing strikes from guard but Magged blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magged avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Vikarie stands and steps away. Magged gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magged moves in looking to clinch but Vikarie pushes him off.
Vikarie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magged avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magged shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vikarie sprawls well. Vikarie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magged gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serga Magged. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vikarie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forkashy Vikarie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Serga Magged's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vikarie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vikarie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magged paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vikarie throws a leg kick but Magged sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vikarie throws a series of punches but Magged avoids them all with ease.
Magged fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forkashy Vikarie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magged wants to clinch.
Magged could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magged throws a sloppy head kick and Vikarie moves out of range easily.
Magged shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vikarie as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magged shoots in for a takedown but Vikarie shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serga Magged. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vikarie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magged shoots in and drives through. Vikarie sprawls well.
Vikarie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vikarie checks a leg kick.
Vikarie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vikarie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magged.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vikarie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magged's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vikarie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vikarie lands a nice short elbow.
Magged gets back to full guard.

Vikarie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magged manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vikarie has Magged in his guard.
Magged stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vikarie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikarie wants to stand but Magged is controlling the position.
Vikarie keeping moving, preventing Magged from controlling successfully.
Forkashy Vikarie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magged controlling from the top position.
Magged tries to free his leg and advance position but Vikarie is retaining full guard.
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.

We're going to have a standup here because Serga Magged wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Magged shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vikarie but Vikarie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vikarie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vikarie misses with a two punch combination.
Vikarie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Serga Magged has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vikarie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Forkashy Vikarie.
Well Vikarie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forkashy Vikarie!
Forkashy Vikarie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.