PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Pikachoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pikachoo
vs
Black

182 cm
23
181 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Pikachoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Black!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Pikachoo gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
David Pikachoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Black.
Black using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black taking a breather.
Pikachoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pikachoo dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pikachoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black shoots and misses

and Pikachoo counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo looking to pass the guard.
Black has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at VENDETTA Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Pikachoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pikachoo trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.

Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black has control of Pikachoo's left arm, preventing Pikachoo from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Pikachoo is proving a slippery customer.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Pikachoo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black pulls Pikachoo in to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pikachoo tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Black finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Black looks to land a combination but Pikachoo avoids it well.
Pikachoo has been working on his balance at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Black.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pikachoo circles away.
Black shoots and misses

and Pikachoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pikachoo throws an elbow that misses. Black uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pikachoo's guard. Nice move by Black!
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Pikachoo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Black presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Black manages to break the clinch.

Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Pikachoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pikachoo pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.

Black stands and steps away. Pikachoo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pikachoo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Pikachoo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pikachoo wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo throws an elbow that misses. Black uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pikachoo's guard. Nice move by Black!
Pikachoo has control of Black's left arm, preventing Black from doing any damage.
Pikachoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Pikachoo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pikachoo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Black manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Pikachoo dominated that 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.

Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pikachoo but Pikachoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Pikachoo. No joy for Black on that attempt.
David Pikachoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Black.
Black wants to clinch up but Pikachoo keeps it at a distance.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Pikachoo gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.

Pikachoo pulls guard successfully.
Black trying to control but Pikachoo is working from the bottom.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Pikachoo.
Black throws an elbow that misses. Pikachoo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Pikachoo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Black holds on and takes a little breather.

Black pushes Pikachoo off and gets back to his feet.
Black cracks Pikachoo with a good jab.
Pikachoo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pikachoo.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Pikachoo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black stops a takedown attempt from Pikachoo.
Black misses with a body punch.
Black is stalling here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Black jumps guard and drags Pikachoo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pikachoo trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Pikachoo won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Pikachoo trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo works over Black with some ground and pound from guard.
Pikachoo trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black is wriggling around but Pikachoo manages to pass to half guard.
Pikachoo is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black wants to improve his position but Pikachoo is controlling well.

Pikachoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pikachoo.
Black is trying to stand up here but Pikachoo is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pikachoo lands a nice short elbow.
Pikachoo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Black to regain full guard.
Pikachoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pikachoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pikachoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black keeping full guard, as Pikachoo tries to pass.
Black keeping moving, preventing Pikachoo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinnie Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Pikachoo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pikachoo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Pikachoo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Black cracks a nice hook into Pikachoo's ribs.

Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pikachoo working a defensive guard here.
Pikachoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black wants to get up but he can't break Pikachoo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Pikachoo is working an open guard so Black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pikachoo tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black pushes Pikachoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pikachoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pikachoo letting Black take a breather here.

Black manages to break the clinch.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pikachoo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Black scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Pikachoo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Pikachoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Black.

Black feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pikachoo is on top in guard.
Pikachoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pikachoo postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.

Black uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pikachoo shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
Pikachoo swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a right hand that Pikachoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Pikachoo also avoids with ease.
Pikachoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Pikachoo which made him look bad.
Black shoots for a takedown but Pikachoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pikachoo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Pikachoo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Pikachoo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Black's guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Pikachoo from controlling successfully.
Pikachoo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black controls Pikachoo momentarily but Pikachoo frees himself.
Pikachoo looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Pikachoo stands up and waves to Black to follow him.
Vinnie Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pikachoo has his takedown stuffed

and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black is trying to break free.
Black is looking for a takedown.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vinnie Black!
Vinnie Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.