PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilbert Vinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodriguez Verde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Vinson
vs
Verde

192 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilbert Vinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodriguez Verde!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vinson gets caught napping as Verde dives in and scores a takedown. Vinson manages to retain guard.
Verde connects with a couple of short punches.
Vinson is trying to keep Verde in close.
Verde advances position into side control!
Vinson is looking to reverse the position.
Verde scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vinson to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vinson pushes Verde away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Verde gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vinson is not content to let Verde control the position.
Verde landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinson prevents Verde from improving position.
Vinson can't do much from the bottom here.

Verde tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Verde has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Verde working the ground and pound.

Verde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Verde wants to control but Vinson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verde throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Vinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verde working the ground and pound.
Vinson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Verde is looking to take a break and control but Vinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Verde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vinson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Verde decides to stand back up.
Verde looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Verde bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vinson wants to control but Verde postures up.

Verde is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vinson manages to get back to half guard.
Vinson is trying to stand up here but Verde is controlling him well.

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

Verde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vinson defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Verde is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinson controlling the position for now.

Vinson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vinson swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodriguez Verde 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.

Verde dodges the punch combination from Vinson.
Verde dives in and grabs Vinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinson pushes down on Verde's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Vinson misses.

Verde looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Vinson actively working from the bottom here.
Vinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Verde.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Verde.
Vinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Verde trying to control from half guard but Vinson is working away.

Verde is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Verde lands with a punch from half guard.
Verde throwing shots but Vinson is blocking nicely.
Vinson is trying to stand up here but Verde is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinson tries to get to full guard but Verde has control of the leg.
Verde missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Verde wants to pass the guard but Vinson is defending well.
Vinson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Verde is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Verde there.
Verde is keen to just control but Vinson is a slippery customer.
Vinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Verde.
Vinson tries to roll over but Verde keeps him under control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verde is trying to control the action in half guard but Vinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Verde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Vinson actively working from the bottom here.

Verde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Verde is trying to control. Vinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Verde.
Verde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinson keeps working.
Vinson is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinson moves into full guard.

Verde drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verde jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verde wants to control from the top but Vinson keeps moving.

Vinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verde defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vinson holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Verde drops back looking for a leg! Vinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vinson manages to kick Verde off! Verde jumps back into Vinson's guard.
Vinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodriguez Verde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Verde closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vinson circles away.
Verde fails to land the takedown.
Vinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verde shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilbert Vinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Verde.
Vinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Vinson.
Vinson throws a wild body kick that Verde sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Verde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinson is looking to clinch.
Vinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinson lands a jab to Verde's midsection.
Vinson throws a right and a left that Verde avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Verde is defended easily by Vinson.
Verde blocks a head kick by Vinson.
Verde moves in looking to clinch but Vinson pushes him off.
Vinson misses with a few strikes there.
Verde shoots in for a takedown but Vinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilbert Vinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Vinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinson misses with a head kick.
Verde shoots in looking for a takedown. Vinson tries to sprawl out of it but Verde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Verde has a takedown stuffed.
Vinson throws a sloppy head kick and Verde moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinson throws a nice looking combination but Verde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verde is able to avoid easily.
Vinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Vinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinson leaves Verde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vinson throws a leg kick

and Verde moves into the clinch.
Wilbert Vinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez Verde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vinson tries to work over Verde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilbert Vinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Verde 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodriguez Verde!