PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Infante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Villia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Infante
vs
Villia

225 cm
21
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
30
139 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Infante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Villia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Villia enables Infante to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Villia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Infante wants to pass the guard but Villia is keeping the position.
Infante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villia on the ground.
Infante trying to control but Villia is working from the bottom.
Infante tries to stand but Villia is controlling from the bottom.

Pedro Infante has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Villia shoots in but Infante avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Infante throws a head kick that Villia semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Infante as Villia shoots in.
Infante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Villia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Infante moves into the clinch.

Infante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Villia with a poor takedown
and Infante counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Infante has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pedro Infante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Villia.

Infante bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Infante tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Infante tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Infante wants to stand but Villia is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Infante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Villia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Villia struggling a bit here.
Villia tries to escape but Infante is in control.
Villia manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infante throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Villia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infante is trying to control. Villia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Infante is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Infante scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Villia is defending against the submission attempts here by Infante.
Infante will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Villia tries to roll over but Infante keeps him under control.
Infante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villia keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villia is pressing down on Infante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Villia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Villia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Infante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villia slows the pace down in half guard.
Villia prevents Infante from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Infante dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Villia tries to clinch but Infante moves away

and Infante counters with a single leg into guard. Villia didn't expect that.
Infante wants to stand and escape but instead Villia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Infante is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Infante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Villia wants to control from the top but Infante keeps moving.

Infante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Villia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Villia trying to control the position from guard on top but Infante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Villia was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Infante bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villia is trying to improve his position.
Pedro Infante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Infante throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Villia works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infante wants to stand up but Villia has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Villia is staying active underneath Infante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Infante is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Villia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Infante moves nicely into side control.
Infante in side control lands a decent elbow.
Infante throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Infante wants to stand but Villia has his arm trapped.
Villia tries to buck Infante off but Infante is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Infante is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Infante has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Villia is working away from the top position though.
Villia prevents Infante from improving his position.
Villia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Infante!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villia trying to control but Infante is having none of it.
Villia avoids the attempt from Infante to control.
Villia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Infante is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villia cracks Infante with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Infante dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Villia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Infante counters by moving into the clinch.

Infante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Villia gets caught napping as Infante dives in and scores a takedown. Villia manages to retain guard.
Infante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Infante trying to control the position from guard on top but Villia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Infante looking to sit in guard and control but Villia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Infante trying to keep a closed guard but Villia is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Infante isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Villia stacks Infante on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Villia!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villia moves into full mount!
Infante is trying to escape the mount.
Infante is just holding on here. Villia manages to take his back.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Infante holding both Villia 's hands and preventing any damage.

Villia has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Infante is defending well but eventually Villia manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Infante has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Villia!