PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh has chosen Linkin Park- The catalyst as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fisher
vs
Vegh

196 cm
32
254 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

190 cm
31
239 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Vegh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisher feints and as Vegh raises his hands in defense, Fisher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vegh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Vegh.
Vegh keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher postures up.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vegh trying to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arnold Vegh wasn't active enough on the ground.

Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Vegh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vegh throws a strike but Fisher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fisher prevents Vegh from getting back to his feet.
Fisher stands up over Vegh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher postures up in Vegh's guard and throws a big left but Vegh blocks it.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Vegh keeps moving.
Fisher cracks Vegh with a solid left hand.
Vegh wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Vegh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegh throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisher because Vegh loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh unloading with bombs!
Vegh throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Vegh lands a heavy elbow.

It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
Fisher working to try and regain half guard.
Vegh throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fisher gets back to half guard.
Fisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vegh.
Vegh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Vegh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vegh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vegh wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vegh is working away from the top position though.
Fisher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Vegh from controlling successfully.
Vegh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vegh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegh postures up.

Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vegh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but Vegh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fisher looking to control.
Vegh distracts Fisher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vegh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vegh throws a big elbow that misses.
Vegh throws a strike but Fisher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vegh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher prevents Vegh from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnold Vegh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vegh just misses with a punch to the body.

Fisher moves into range and clinches up with Vegh.
Fisher effectively controlling the action here.
Fisher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Vegh is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Fisher can't fight it off and eventually Vegh manages to take the fight to the floor. Fisher looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegh is one step ahead there.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Vegh is proving a slippery customer.
Vegh throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vegh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vegh postures up and lands a big shot to Fisher's brow.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vegh trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fisher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vegh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vegh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vegh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegh stops Fisher from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vegh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vegh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fisher working for a triangle but Vegh defends it easily.
Vegh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vegh wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Vegh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fisher controls Vegh momentarily but Vegh frees himself.
Fisher is really struggling to control Vegh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Vegh from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vegh swivels and escapes.
Vegh throws a leg kick that misses.
Fisher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vegh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Vegh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fisher!
Fisher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vegh looks up at the clock and then as Fisher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vegh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vegh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fisher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet.
Vegh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fisher down.

Spencer Fisher's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegh wants to take a breather but Fisher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vegh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh scoring with some ground and pound.
Vegh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vegh controls Fisher momentarily but Fisher frees himself.
Vegh is adopting a defensive guard.
Fisher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegh is pushing Fisher's head away, looking to escape. Fisher manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Vegh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fisher clinches up against the ropes.

Vegh tightens his grip and picks Fisher up, before dumping him to the ground. Fisher manages to land in guard.
Fisher managing to control the position.
Vegh is working Fisher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vegh throws an elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vegh's guard. Nice move by Fisher!
Vegh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Vegh keeps moving.
Fisher being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Arnold Vegh.
Vegh scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vegh swivels and escapes.
Vegh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegh misses with a combination
and Fisher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Fisher gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fisher.

Fisher pulls guard successfully.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arnold Vegh has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegh connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh working some strikes from top position.
Vegh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vegh with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vegh throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegh is one step ahead there.
Vegh working some strikes from top position.
Vegh wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Vegh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fisher's head.
Vegh cracks Fisher with a solid left hand.
Vegh throws a big elbow that misses.
Fisher throws a couple of heel strikes.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Fisher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vegh defends it easily.
Vegh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fisher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vegh!
Vegh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fisher unloads with some shots from mount but Vegh bucks and avoids them well.
Vegh controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vegh is desperately trying to improve his position but Fisher has a good base and remains in mount.
Fisher working the ground and pound effectively.
Vegh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vegh squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fisher dominating with strikes here.
Fisher with shots to the head and body - Vegh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fisher looking to control but Vegh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fisher avoids the attempt from Vegh to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vegh?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fisher wants to control the pace but Vegh is squirming around nicely.
Vegh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Spencer Fisher did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fisher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fisher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vegh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnold Vegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vegh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vegh is fending him off so far but Fisher persists. Nope, Vegh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Vegh does no damage.

Vegh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fisher's half guard.
Vegh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vegh is nestled in close to Fisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Vegh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fisher gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vegh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fisher is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fisher stalling in the clinch but Vegh improves position.

Vegh tightens his grip and picks Fisher up, before dumping him to the ground. Fisher manages to land in guard.
Vegh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fisher's guard.
Vegh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fisher is looking to escape.
Vegh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vegh is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vegh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vegh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vegh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vegh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vegh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Vegh sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Vegh.
Fisher is looking to improve his position.
Vegh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is staying active underneath Vegh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vegh is working away from the top position though.
Fisher tries to roll over but Vegh keeps him under control.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vegh.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vegh lands a nice short elbow.
Vegh prevents Fisher from improving his position.
Vegh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vegh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vegh prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh stands up over Fisher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vegh is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Vegh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vegh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vegh is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Vegh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vegh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher is trying to keep Vegh in close.
Vegh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fisher's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vegh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Vegh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fisher rushes Vegh and presses him up against the ropes.

Vegh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fisher is trying to keep an underhook but Vegh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vegh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vegh throwing shots but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Vegh trying to control from Fisher's half guard. Fisher has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fisher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vegh chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Vegh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Fisher controls Vegh momentarily but Vegh frees himself.
Fisher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vegh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Vegh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fisher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fisher has escaped and now he's on top!
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Vegh is keeping the position.
Vegh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses.
Vegh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Vegh trying to control the position.
Vegh is controlling Fisher's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vegh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vegh wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Spencer Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vegh looking to control.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vegh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegh has wrist control.
Fisher trying to control but Vegh is working from the bottom.
Fisher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vegh's guard.
Vegh is looking to escape.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vegh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Vegh dodges it nicely.
Vegh is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is nestled in close to Vegh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vegh gets back to full guard.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher won't allow Vegh to sweep him here.
Vegh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Vegh trying to control the position here.
Vegh is trying to keep Fisher in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spencer Fisher.
I think Vegh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Vegh!
Arnold Vegh is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnold Vegh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.