PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman by Metallica. Vandelay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man . Orlando Styles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Art Vandelay's chin.

Styles
vs
Vandelay

186 cm
27
170 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

173 cm
25
156 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vandelay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vandelay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Styles manages to avoid it.
Vandelay throws a low kick but Styles moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Styles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vandelay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Styles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vandelay looks to land a body kick but Styles moved away.
Vandelay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandelay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vandelay thumps Styles with a low kick.
Vandelay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandelay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Styles checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Vandelay is predictable there
and Styles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Styles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vandelay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vandelay thows a body shot but no joy.
Vandelay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Styles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vandelay.
A head kick misses from Vandelay.

Vandelay drives through and clinches with Styles against the cage.

Styles ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Styles no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vandelay tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
Vandelay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vandelay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vandelay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vandelay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Styles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vandelay!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vandelay wants to control but Styles is having none of it.

Styles working for a guillotine from mount but Vandelay is in no mood to give up.
Styles wants to control the pace but Vandelay is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay avoids a series of strikes thrown by Styles.
The referee warns Vandelay that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Styles is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vandelay can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Styles throwing strikes here but Vandelay is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Styles is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vandelay has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Styles swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vandelay is now in Styles's guard. A big mistake from Styles there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Vandelay from controlling successfully.
Styles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vandelay manages to get himself to full guard.
Styles cracks Vandelay with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandelay trying to keep a closed guard but Styles is proving a slippery customer.
Styles trying to control but Vandelay is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Art Vandelay will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Styles.
Styles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Styles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vandelay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Styles's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vandelay. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Styles misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Vandelay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vandelay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vandelay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Styles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Styles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vandelay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Styles pulls guard.
Vandelay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vandelay connects with a couple of short punches.

Styles is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vandelay lands a knee to the head.
Styles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vandelay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Styles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vandelay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Styles is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.

Vandelay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Vandelay.
Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vandelay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vandelay throws a leg kick but Styles checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Art Vandelay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vandelay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Styles misses with a wild body shot.
Vandelay connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay throws a low kick but Styles avoids it.
Vandelay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vandelay wants to land a leg kick but Styles is out of range.
Art Vandelay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
Vandelay throws a front kick aimed at Styles's knee but Styles avoids it well.
Styles misses with a straight right.
Vandelay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vandelay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vandelay cracks Styles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vandelay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vandelay tried to score with a low kick but Styles checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Vandelay.
Styles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Vandelay misses
and Styles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vandelay blocks a head kick by Styles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vandelay.
Styles just misses with a punch to the body.
Vandelay misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandelay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vandelay tries to land a leg kick but Styles saw it coming and moves away.
Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Vandelay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vandelay lands a high kick!
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vandelay moves away.
Vandelay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Vandelay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vandelay landing knees to the body.
Vandelay tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Vandelay back against the cage.
Styles tries to pull guard but Vandelay holds him up against the cage and eventually Styles drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a punch but it's blocked by Styles.
Vandelay looking to throw knees to the head but Styles is blocking nicely.
Styles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vandelay smiles and moves away.
The fighters circling - Vandelay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vandelay was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Styles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandelay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vandelay feints and then cracks Styles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Styles down.
Vandelay blocks a head kick by Styles.
A low kick from Vandelay is predictable there
and Styles counters with a thumping low kick.
Vandelay on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Styles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vandelay thows a leg kick but Styles checks it
and Styles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vandelay was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Styles lands with an overhand left.
Vandelay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Styles's sensitive parts.
Vandelay is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Styles.
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!
Vandelay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vandelay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vandelay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Art Vandelay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Styles if he has to take too many more of those.
Vandelay moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Vandelay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Styles.
Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vandelay.
Styles throws a lazy uppercut
and Vandelay counters with a body kick that stops Styles in his tracks momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Vandelay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Styles misses the body punch
and Vandelay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vandelay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles scores with a nice right hand.
Vandelay thuds his shin into the meat of Styles's side.
Vandelay throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vandelay manages to avoid it.
Styles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Styles throws a hook but Vandelay avoids it easily.
Vandelay motions for Styles to come forward. Vandelay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vandelay moves forwards but Styles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Styles punishes Vandelay's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlando Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Styles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styles throws a head kick but Vandelay moves out of range.
Vandelay moves forwards but Styles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandelay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandelay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Styles tries to keep at a distance but Vandelay has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Vandelay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vandelay 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Vandelay!
A relieved looking Art Vandelay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.