PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fred Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. Kevin Huang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vogel
vs
Huang

165 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
158 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Vogel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang has his takedown stuffed

and Vogel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vogel is trying to control the action in half guard but Huang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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.
Huang is trying to stand.

Vogel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huang is just riding it out for now. Vogel eventually gives up the hold.
Vogel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Vogel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Huang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vogel pulls his head out easily.
Vogel trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel wants to pass to mount but Huang is defending the position.

Vogel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Huang.
Vogel taking a breather here.
Huang wants to control but Vogel postures up.
Vogel wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.

Vogel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang can't do much from the bottom here.
Vogel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Huang!
Huang is trying desperately to improve position.

Vogel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Huang tries to lock up and control but Vogel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel controlling his opponent.
Huang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vogel fails to advance to Huang's back.
Vogel prevents Huang from getting the reversal.
Vogel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Huang is looking to get to half guard.
Huang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vogel works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huang tries to hold on but Vogel postures up.
Huang is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vogel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huang is looking to escape.

Vogel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang tries to hold on but Vogel pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Vogel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Huang is trying to escape the mount.

Vogel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Huang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
Huang is looking to improve his position.
Vogel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Vogel is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang gets full guard.

Huang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vogel stacks Huang 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 Vogel!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang is trying to control Vogel's posture but Vogel avoids it.

Vogel tries for a kimura but Huang is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to remain calm as Vogel controls from the top position.
Huang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huang can't do much from the bottom here.
Vogel controlling the position from side mount.
Vogel tries to move to mount but Huang blocks the move with his legs.
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vogel looking to control but instead Huang has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Huang is refusing to be controlled, as Vogel sits in half guard.
Huang pushes Vogel off looking to stand but Vogel dives back in and keeps control.
Vogel is taking a breather. Huang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Huang is looking to control Vogel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huang avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Huang looks for a takedown but Vogel sprawls well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vogel circles away.
Fred Vogel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vogel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huang won't be happy with that.
Huang is looking to reverse the position.

Vogel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Vogel keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Vogel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vogel prefers to stall for the moment though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogel wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
Huang tries to bench press Vogel off him but Vogel keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Vogel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vogel is looking to control Huang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vogel avoid being mounted?
Huang is trying to control the action in half guard but Vogel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vogel wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vogel is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard.
Huang is thwarting Vogel's attempts to control the position.
Vogel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vogel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huang's back!

Huang showing good submission defense here.
Vogel wants to control but Huang is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel not allowing Huang to control his hands.

Huang is in a bad position with Vogel working for a choke. Huang manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Vogel controls Huang momentarily but Huang frees himself.
Vogel keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Vogel is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vogel is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vogel trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang is trying to control the position but Vogel postures up.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
Vogel wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Vogel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Fred Vogel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vogel as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vogel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huang pushes Vogel off looking to stand but Vogel dives back in and keeps control.
Vogel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huang trying to control but Vogel postures up.

Vogel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vogel trying to mount his opponent but Huang defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Vogel has control of the leg.

Vogel is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Vogel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vogel prevents Huang from standing back up.
Huang wants to improve his position but Vogel is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vogel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Vogel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Vogel is very close to passing his half guard.
Vogel prevents Huang from standing back up.
Vogel trying to control from half guard but Huang is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vogel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vogel wants it to stay on the feet.
Fred Vogel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huang shoots in and drives through. Vogel sprawls well.

Huang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vogel sprawls well initially but Huang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Huang 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.
Huang is breathing heavily.
Vogel wants to control but Huang is keeping busy.

Huang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vogel is just riding it out for now. Huang eventually gives up the hold.

Huang is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vogel as he works his way to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vogel keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Vogel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vogel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Vogel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vogel has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vogel pushes down on Huang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vogel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vogel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Huang!
Vogel wants to control the pace but Huang is squirming around nicely.
Vogel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vogel prevents Huang from getting the reversal.
Vogel avoids the attempt from Huang to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vogel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vogel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huang is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Vogel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Huang shoots in for a takedown but Vogel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huang goes for a double leg but Vogel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vogel continues to drive forward.
Vogel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vogel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Huang walks away with a smile on his face. Vogel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Vogel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fred Vogel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Vogel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Vogel seems to be looking for submissions.

Vogel is looking for a kimura here.
Huang trying to hold on to Vogel's head to control him but Vogel postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Vogel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vogel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to control but Vogel postures up.

Vogel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vogel.

Vogel seems to be working for a kimura but Huang defends the submission attempt.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vogel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vogel wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
Vogel is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vogel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huang sees it coming and defends easily.
Huang wants to improve his position but Vogel is controlling well.
Vogel wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.

Huang looking for submissions off his back.
Huang is trying to control but can't.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vogel stalling.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang is looking to control Vogel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huang avoid being mounted?

Vogel seems to be working for a kimura but Huang defends the submission attempt.
Huang trying to control but Vogel postures up.
Vogel is trying to control the action in half guard but Huang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Vogel seems to be working for a kimura but Huang defends the submission attempt.
Huang is looking for a sweep. Vogel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vogel tries to pass to full mount but Huang defends it.
Vogel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vogel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huang looks like he's trying to stand up.

Vogel is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vogel is working away from the top position though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Vogel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huang defends it well.
Huang is looking to escape.
Vogel works his way into full mount!
Huang really wants to buck Vogel off and get back to his feet.
Vogel trying to control but Huang is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vogel fails to take his opponent's back.

Huang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vogel.
Fred Vogel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vogel content just to control the position here.
Huang is working to get back to half guard.
Huang wants to hold on but Vogel pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huang is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Huang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vogel has taken his back.
Vogel tries to get the hooks in deep but Huang pushed the leg off.

Vogel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Vogel looking for the choke from the back.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogel is trying to stick to Huang's back but Huang is turning into Vogel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vogel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Huang.
Vogel working a defensive guard here.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Vogel is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Vogel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vogel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Fred Vogel!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Fred Vogel!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Fred Vogel!

Fred Vogel wins by unanimous decision!