PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lacy Vang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Huntt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Vang
vs
Huntt

216 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lacy Vang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Huntt!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huntt rushes Vang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vang tries to pull guard but Huntt won't allow it.

Vang pulls guard.
Huntt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huntt wants to get up but he can't break Vang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Huntt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huntt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vang wants to stand and escape but Huntt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntt wants to stand but Vang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Huntt lands.

It looks like Lacy Vang has been cut.
Huntt throws a nice looking combination but Vang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huntt can pounce on him.

Vang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Huntt on his heels. He'll look to pass Huntt's guard now, I'm sure.
Huntt is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Vang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huntt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vang has managed to get both his arms back between Huntt's legs - danger averted.
Vang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vang is working Huntt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Huntt is working an open guard so Vang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huntt's shoulder. That is not cool.

Vang stands up and beckons Huntt to his feet.
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!

Huntt closes the distance and pushes Vang back into the cage.
Huntt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huntt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Vang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Huntt uses from the top position.
Huntt trying to control but Vang is working from the bottom.
Vang 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.
Vang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huntt is one step ahead there.
Huntt is fighting to break Vang's control of his arms but Vang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Huntt trying to control but Vang is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vang controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vang has his takedown stuffed
and Huntt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lacy Vang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lacy Vang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vang avoids the head kick by Huntt.
Huntt takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Vang gets caught napping as Huntt dives in and scores a takedown. Vang manages to retain guard.

Vang is rocked!
Huntt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Vang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huntt trying to control but Vang is working from the bottom.
Huntt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huntt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huntt landing with the ground and pound.
Vang looking for a sweep. Not yet Vang, not yet.

Vang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huntt is aware though and is defending well.
Vang is pulling down on Huntt's head. It's preventing any offense from Huntt, at least for the moment.
Huntt trying to control the position from guard on top but Vang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huntt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huntt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huntt wants to stand but Vang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huntt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huntt has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huntt is looking to take a break and control but Vang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Huntt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vang seems to have got his legs back now.
Vang is trying to buck Huntt off.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Huntt has eaten all the pies!
Vang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huntt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Vang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huntt tries to advance position but instead Vang slips a leg back in to half guard.
Vang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Vang has one foot on Huntt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntt throws a lazy uppercut
and Vang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Vang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huntt napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Vang has an Americana. Huntt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vang is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vang hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lacy Vang!