PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Porter Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Somerville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porter Vincent has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vincent
vs
Somerville

172 cm
23
151 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

173 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Porter Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Somerville!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Somerville as he avoids it easily.

Somerville has Vincent up against the cage in a clinch.
Somerville can't get the takedown.
Vincent avoiding damage as Somerville throws knees to the body.
Somerville tries to pull guard but Vincent holds him up against the cage and eventually Somerville drops back down to his feet.

Somerville breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent tries to clinch up.

Somerville drives through and clinches with Vincent against the cage.
Somerville lands a good knee to the midsection. Vincent won't want to take too many of those.
Somerville content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somerville wants to break the clinch but can't.
Somerville is trying to pull guard but Vincent turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Porter Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Somerville.
Somerville tries for a takedown but Vincent manages to get underhooks.
Somerville goes for a takedown attempt but Vincent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Somerville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vincent was well out of range. Poor timing from Somerville.
Somerville takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Somerville wants to clinch up but Vincent keeps it at a distance.
Somerville misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vincent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somerville throws a jab when Vincent was well out of range.
Vincent is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Somerville.

Somerville moves into the clinch successfully.
Somerville can't get the takedown.
Somerville is trying to drag Vincent to the mat but Vincent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vincent stops a takedown attempt from Somerville.
Somerville looks winded!
Vincent lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Vincent manages to pull guard.
Vincent trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Vincent throws a strike but Somerville rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vincent 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.
Somerville postures up.
Somerville preventing the sweep.
Vincent has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Somerville has passed into side control.
Vincent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Somerville decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vincent misses with a head kick.
Somerville darts in trying to clinch
and Somerville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somerville darts in looking for a takedown but Vincent gets double underhooks and turns Somerville into the cage.

Vincent scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vincent creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 Porter Vincent will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Somerville closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vincent circles away.
Somerville misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Somerville stuffs the takedown attempt from Vincent. Vincent gets slowly back to his feet.
Somerville tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vincent sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Somerville somewhat.
Porter Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Somerville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somerville misses with a takedown attempt - Vincent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Somerville tries to get set, Vincent tries to push him back and clinch up but Somerville manages to avoid the attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Somerville.
Somerville is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent swats away the attempt to clinch by Somerville.
Vincent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Somerville counters with a one-two to the body.
Vincent scores with a hook.
Somerville tries to land a front kick but Vincent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Somerville rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vincent counters with a left to the body.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch but Somerville swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Porter Vincent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Somerville sprawls well. Somerville wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vincent gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Somerville or perhaps it was just good defense by Vincent, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Somerville pinned against the cage. Somerville gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Somerville misses with a takedown

and Vincent counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Somerville tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vincent's elbow.
Somerville wants a takedown.
Vincent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Somerville pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vincent prevents Somerville from breaking the clinch.
Vincent fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somerville just stands there and leans against the cage.

Somerville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somerville with a poor takedown

and Vincent moves into the clinch.
Somerville wants to take the fight to the mat but Vincent manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Vincent works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Somerville is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Somerville is looking to stand back up but Vincent counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Somerville.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Somerville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Somerville looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Vincent decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porter Vincent dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vincent fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somerville, pushing him back against the cage.
Vincent is looking for a takedown.
Vincent creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vincent prevents the takedown attempt.
Vincent taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Somerville tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vincent smiles and moves away.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Somerville paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vincent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Somerville defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porter Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vincent shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Somerville wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somerville moves into full guard.
Vincent throwing strikes but missing.
Somerville looking to control.
Vincent is looking to work some ground and pound but Somerville has wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somerville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vincent tries to avoid it but Somerville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vincent to the ground. Vincent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Somerville takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Vincent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Somerville looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Somerville wants to break free but Vincent has control.
Somerville is trying to pull guard but Vincent has him pressed against the cage.

Somerville successfully pulls guard.
Somerville preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Somerville looking for a sweep. Not yet Somerville, not yet.

Somerville throws a few punches from the bottom. Vincent seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Porter Vincent!