PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radek Vagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bender
vs
Vagner

185 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radek Vagner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bender is just out of range.
Bender defending well as Vagner loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bender.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Vagner clinches.
Vagner misses with the head strike.
Bender has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vagner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bender is trying to drag Vagner to the mat but Vagner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Bender. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Vagner.
Vagner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vagner misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender prevents a body shot from Vagner.
Bender prevents a body shot from Vagner.
Bender avoids a wild elbow strike from Vagner.
Bender blocks an elbow strike from Vagner.
Vagner tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vagner gets underhooks to prevent Bender's takedown attempt.
Vagner is trying to stall.
Vagner trying to land knees to the body.
Vagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vagner can't find room to land a body shot as Bender controls the action.
Vagner tries to throw a body punch but Bender avoids it by throwing Vagner back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bender blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bender drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bender has been working on his balance at Titan Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vagner.
Bender blocks an elbow strike.
Bender blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vagner.
Vagner tries to throw a body punch but Bender avoids it by throwing Vagner back against the cage.
Vagner throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Vagner.
Vagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bender takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bender turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vagner is looking for a sweep.
Vagner manages to get back to half guard.
Vagner told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Bender is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vagner sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Bender is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bender seems to be working for a kimura but Vagner defends the submission attempt.
Vagner wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bender is trying to work for a kimura but Vagner is defending well.
Vagner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vagner.
Vagner 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bender drops back looking for a leg! Vagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vagner manages to kick Bender off! Bender jumps back into Vagner's guard.
Bender pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vagner is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vagner has his feet on Bender's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vagner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bender manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radek Vagner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bender prevents a body shot from Vagner.
Vagner can't find room to land a body shot as Bender controls the action.
Bender wants a takedown.
Vagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bender's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vagner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bender's brow.
Bender wants to take the fight to the mat but Vagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bender blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vagner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bender's brow.
Vagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Vagner leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Vagner.

It looks like Zachary Bender has been cut.
Vagner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Radek Vagner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vagner is struggling to control the position.
Vagner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bender.
Bender avoids the elbow strike from Vagner, against the cage.
Vagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Bender controls his hands.
Vagner lands a body shot.
Vagner can't find room to land a body shot as Bender controls the action.
Bender blocks an elbow strike.
Bender avoiding damage as Vagner throws knees to the body.
Vagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bender avoids the elbow strike from Vagner, against the cage.
Vagner digs a right hand into Bender's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bender's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Bender controls his hands.
Vagner lands a nice elbow.

Vagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bender shoots for a takedown but Vagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Bender. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vagner lands with a shot to the body.
Vagner wants to clinch up but Bender keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vagner tries to land knees in the clinch but Bender avoids the damage to the body.
Bender blocks an elbow strike from Vagner.
Bender is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vagner tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vagner gets underhooks to prevent Bender's takedown attempt.
Vagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bender's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Vagner fails to land.
Vagner lands a nice elbow.
Bender is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vagner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bender or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vagner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bender's defenses.
Vagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vagner misses with a body punch.
Vagner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Zachary Bender's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vagner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vagner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bender's brow.
Bender dodges an elbow strike from Vagner.
A short uppercut from Vagner.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vagner.
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!
Bender is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vagner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Bender.
Bender is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vagner is defending well.
Vagner lands an elbow inside.

Zachary Bender's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vagner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bender's brow.
Vagner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bender is working for takedown but Vagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radek Vagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zachary Bender's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Bender circles away.
Vagner wants to clinch

and Bender decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vagner's guard.

Bender is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vagner looking for a sweep. Not yet Vagner, not yet.
Vagner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vagner is trying to control. Bender wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vagner wants to stand but Bender has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bender manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vagner wanted to stand there but Bender had control of the position.

Bender is working an open guard so Vagner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Radek Vagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vagner with a nice cross.
Vagner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vagner tries to close the distance and clinch but Bender swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bender circles away from the clinch attempt.

Vagner closes the distance and pushes Bender back into the cage.
Vagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bender drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bender blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Vagner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bender dodges an elbow strike from Vagner.
Bender has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vagner after a bit of a struggle.
Vagner tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Vagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bender darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vagner tries to roll over but Bender keeps him under control.
Vagner gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vagner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bender off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bender was well out of range. Poor timing from Vagner.
Bender swats away the attempt to clinch by Vagner.
Bender with a lazy takedown attempt

and Vagner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Bender. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vagner stalling.
Vagner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vagner can't find room to land a body shot as Bender controls the action.
Bender managing to block the knees to the body from Vagner.
Vagner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bender is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vagner misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vagner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bender's brow.
Vagner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bender.
Vagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vagner tries a body shot but Bender blocks it.
Bender blocks a body shot from Vagner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vagner.
Vagner tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vagner has Bender pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bender.
Zachary Bender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radek Vagner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bender's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radek Vagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vagner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radek Vagner!