PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devin Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hedin Vaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hedin Vaa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Derric Styles
vs
Vaa

162 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
21
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devin Derric Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hedin Vaa!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Styles scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vaa tries to hold on but Styles postures up.

Styles moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vaa has worked his arm free - good work by Vaa!

Styles swings around for an armbar but Vaa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Styles's guard.
Vaa stopping the sweep attempt from Styles.
Styles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaa is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Styles trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Devin Derric Styles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Styles fails with a takedown attempt.
Styles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vaa.
Styles tries for a takedown but Vaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Styles gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaa misses with an elbow from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vaa's face as Styles controls the position.
Styles working away.

Styles is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaa is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Styles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Styles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Styles throws an elbow but Vaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Styles misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Styles.
Vaa taking a bit of punishment here - Styles scoring with strikes.
Styles tries to advance position but instead Vaa slips a leg back in to half guard.
Styles is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Styles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vaa is controlling Styles's trapped leg to prevent Styles from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Styles in particular looking to stall.
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.
Styles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Styles.
Styles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Styles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Styles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vaa trying to control here.
Styles winds up and cracks Vaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles throws a strike but Vaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vaa has momentary wrist control but Styles slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Derric Styles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Styles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Vaa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vaa lands in his opponent's guard.
Styles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vaa forces his way into half guard.

Styles is defending against the submission attempts here by Vaa.
Styles gets full guard.
Styles seems keen to control Vaa's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Styles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Styles seems keen to control Vaa's posture.
Vaa pushes down on Styles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Styles is trying to control but can't.
Devin Derric Styles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Styles is pressing down on Vaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Styles has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vaa doesn't defend quickly enough and Styles has managed to lock this one up! Can Vaa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Styles on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Devin Derric Styles!