PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and amir alltime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez comes into the arena with The Rolling Stones-Gimmie Shelter blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Vasquez
vs
alltime

178 cm
21
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
178 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, amir alltime!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
alltime fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasquez.
Vasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
amir alltime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vasquez gets the takedown into side control.
alltime can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
alltime prevents Vasquez from improving position.

Vasquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vasquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
alltime is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Vasquez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
alltime tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vasquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Vasquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. alltime knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
alltime can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
alltime regains half guard.

Vasquez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
alltime keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vasquez prevents alltime from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vasquez throwing shots but alltime is blocking nicely.
Vasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
alltime wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
alltime is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vasquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
alltime trying to control but Vasquez postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vasquez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
alltime looks to land a right hand but Vasquez moved out of range.
alltime misses the jab.

Vasquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, alltime has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.

Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, alltime has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura but alltime is defending well.
Vasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed alltime's head.
alltime pushes Vasquez off looking to stand but Vasquez dives back in and keeps control.
alltime manages to get to full guard.
alltime is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasquez slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Vasquez seems to be looking for submissions.
alltime manages to get to full guard.

Vasquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and alltime dives on top into guard.
alltime forces his way into half guard.

Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by alltime.

Vasquez actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Vasquez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

alltime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says alltime as he avoids it easily.
Vasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around alltime's waist but alltime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasquez off to one side.
alltime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from alltime does no damage.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has alltime pinned against the cage. alltime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
alltime throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from alltime.
alltime throws a series of punches but Vasquez avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
alltime throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
alltime throws a big shot that misses.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
alltime throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Rafael Vasquez has been cut.
alltime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from alltime as Vasquez shoots in.
Vasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from alltime.
alltime throws a series of punches but Vasquez avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from alltime as Vasquez shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
alltime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
alltime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from alltime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vasquez feints and as alltime raises his hands in defense, Vasquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vasquez is looking to advance position but alltime has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Vasquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
alltime dominating with strikes here.
alltime trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vasquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
alltime takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
alltime is punishing Vasquez with strikes - can he finish him?!
alltime is trying to control but Vasquez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vasquez regains half guard.
Vasquez gets full guard.

Vasquez working for a triangle but alltime defends it easily.

Vasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
alltime passes into half guard.
Vasquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasquez tries to get out of the position.
Vasquez is looking for a sweep. alltime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
alltime is pressing down on Vasquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasquez is holding on for now.

alltime looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Vasquez actively working from the bottom here.

Vasquez looking for subs from the bottom but alltime mounts him!
alltime tries to control but Vasquez wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

amir alltime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Vasquez's cut.
That's time! Vasquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from alltime as Vasquez shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - alltime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches up with alltime, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes alltime against the ropes but alltime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
alltime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
alltime moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

alltime instigates a clinch.
Vasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. alltime smiles and moves away.
alltime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from alltime.

That's one minute gone in the round.

alltime clinches.
alltime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but alltime won't allow it.
Vasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. alltime smiles and moves away.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. alltime sprawls well.
alltime misses with a double jab.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts alltime as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for alltime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
alltime throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
alltime swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
alltime misses with the combination.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with alltime but alltime pushes him off and we're back to square one.
alltime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasquez misses the jab.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says alltime as he avoids it easily.
alltime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Vasquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for alltime!
alltime regains half guard.

Vasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
alltime works his way to full guard. Good work.
alltime wants to sweep here but Vasquez controlling him for the moment.
Vasquez passes alltime's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasquez passes to side control.

Vasquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vasquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vasquez working the body and head with strikes.
alltime can't do much from the bottom here.
alltime manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
alltime makes his way to full guard. A much better position for alltime.
Vasquez working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
amir alltime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think alltime 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... amir alltime!