PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Van Der Varrt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Price
vs
Van Der Varrt

172 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

GETSWOLE

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Van Der Varrt!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Der Varrt counters with a series of strikes. Price will be more careful next time no doubt.
Price misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Varrt counters with a stiff right hand.
Price shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Der Varrt sprawls well. He's pushed Price's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Van Der Varrt moves into the clinch.

Van Der Varrt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Varrt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Der Varrt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Van Der Varrt rushes Price and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Van Der Varrt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Der Varrt struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Van Der Varrt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price blocks a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Van Der Varrt lands a body punch.
Van Der Varrt can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt digs a right hand underneath Price's ribcage. Price let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Price is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Van Der Varrt tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Der Varrt misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Varrt struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Price blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt lands a left hand.
Van Der Varrt tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Van Der Varrt back against the cage.
Van Der Varrt struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Van Der Varrt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Varrt tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Der Varrt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Van Der Varrt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Price forces Van Der Varrt back against the cage and clinches.
Van Der Varrt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Van Der Varrt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Varrt misses with a punch to the body.
Price blocks a body shot from Van Der Varrt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Varrt misses with a body punch.
Price blocks a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Van Der Varrt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Der Varrt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Der Varrt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Price prevents a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt is pressed up against the cage. Price has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Der Varrt down to the mat. Van Der Varrt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Price shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Price is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Van Der Varrt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Van Der Varrt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Van Der Varrt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Price takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Van Der Varrt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Van Der Varrt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Van Der Varrt decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Van Der Varrt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice jab there from Van Der Varrt.

Van Der Varrt moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Van Der Varrt fails to land.
Price is trying to drag Van Der Varrt to the mat but Van Der Varrt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Der Varrt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price is looking for a takedown.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Van Der Varrt misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Der Varrt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price prevents a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Tom Van Der Varrt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Van Der Varrt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price is working for takedown but Van Der Varrt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Varrt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Van Der Varrt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Der Varrt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Varrt can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
Van Der Varrt tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Van Der Varrt back against the cage.
Van Der Varrt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Price tries for a takedown but Van Der Varrt manages to get underhooks.

Van Der Varrt breaks the clinch.
Van Der Varrt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Varrt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Varrt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Van Der Varrt takes the fight into the clinch.
Price tries to pull guard but Van Der Varrt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Der Varrt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price prevents a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Van Der Varrt back against the cage.
Van Der Varrt can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
Price blocks a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Van Der Varrt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt misses with a body punch.
Van Der Varrt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Van Der Varrt prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Der Varrt tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Van Der Varrt breaks from the clinch.
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Varrt swivels and escapes.
Van Der Varrt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Van Der Varrt does no damage.
Van Der Varrt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Der Varrt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Varrt throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price takes one to the side of the head.
Van Der Varrt misses with the combination.

Price darts in and clinches Van Der Varrt up against the cage.
Price prevents a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Varrt is leaning against Price and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Der Varrt pushes Price back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Der Varrt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Price or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van Der Varrt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price shoots in for a double leg but Van Der Varrt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Der Varrt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
Van Der Varrt feints a jab promting Price to slip. Van Der Varrt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Price slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Van Der Varrt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Price changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Der Varrt tries to avoid it but Price manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Der Varrt to the ground. Van Der Varrt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tom Van Der Varrt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Price rushes Van Der Varrt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Price has Van Der Varrt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Der Varrt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Der Varrt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price blocks a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Price has Van Der Varrt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Der Varrt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price wants a takedown.
Price prevents a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
Van Der Varrt can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
Van Der Varrt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Der Varrt misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Van Der Varrt.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Der Varrt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Van Der Varrt tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Van Der Varrt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Varrt misses with a punch to the body.

Van Der Varrt breaks the clinch.
Van Der Varrt throws a right and a left that Price avoids nicely.

Van Der Varrt moves into range and clinches up with Price.
Price tries for a takedown but Van Der Varrt manages to get underhooks.
Van Der Varrt struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Van Der Varrt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Der Varrt.
Van Der Varrt gets underhooks to prevent Price's takedown attempt.
Tom Van Der Varrt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Price blocks a body shot from Van Der Varrt.
Price has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Der Varrt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Van Der Varrt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Varrt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
Van Der Varrt misses with a double jab.
Van Der Varrt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Varrt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom Van Der Varrt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Price fails to land the takedown.
Van Der Varrt looks to land a combination. Price sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Der Varrt looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Van Der Varrt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Price.

Price swings around for an armbar but Van Der Varrt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Price's guard.
Van Der Varrt wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price has a closed guard, preventing Van Der Varrt from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Varrt wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.

Price is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wesley Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Varrt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tom Van Der Varrt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Price closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Varrt, looking for a takedown. Price pushes Van Der Varrt against the cage but Van Der Varrt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Van Der Varrt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Der Varrt 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Van Der Varrt!
Tom Van Der Varrt got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'