PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keto Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Belle
vs
Vargas

180 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keto Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augusto Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Belle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belle lands a nice hook to Vargas's body. Vargas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vargas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belle tries to avoid it but Vargas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belle to the ground. Belle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belle tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.

Belle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keto Belle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Vargas.
A combination from Belle does no damage.
Vargas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belle defends it well.
Belle scores with a nice right hand.
Belle misses the shot to the body.
And Vargas tries to counter it with a takedown but Belle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas shoots in but Belle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belle lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vargas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belle is looking to wear down Vargas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Belle scores with a nice head shot.
Belle lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
Vargas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Belle lands a really nice looking cross but Vargas seems unphased.
Belle lands with a nice body punch.
Vargas tries to move into range but Belle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Belle scores with a nice head shot.
Belle lands with a nice body punch.
Belle jabs Vargas to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belle dips to his left and cracks Vargas with an uppercut!
Belle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Belle.
Good standup being displayed there by Belle as he connects with a hook.
Belle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas looks winded!
Belle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vargas momentarily.
Vargas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Belle is predictable there

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

Belle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well.

Belle is looking for a triangle but Vargas pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vargas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vargas has Belle in his guard.

Belle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas has a closed guard, preventing Belle from standing up.

Vargas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belle defends well.
Vargas keeping full guard, as Belle tries to pass.
Belle wanted to stand there but Vargas had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vargas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belle wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Belle wanted to stand there but Vargas had control of the position.

Vargas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vargas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vargas has a closed guard, preventing Belle from standing up.
Belle slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keto Belle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice takedown defense from Belle. No joy for Vargas on that attempt.
Belle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
Belle misses the shot to the body.

Belle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Belle.
Belle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Belle.
Belle lands a nice uppercut.
Vargas is looking for a takedown.
Belle lands with a short shot to the head.
Vargas looking for a takedown.
Keto Belle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Vargas.
Belle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
A short right from Belle.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Belle lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Belle to work.
Belle lands a hook that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.

Vargas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vargas won't allow Belle to sweep him here.

Belle is looking for a triangle but Vargas pushes his legs off easily.
Augusto Vargas has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vargas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belle!

Belle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working.
Vargas is looking to reverse the position.
Belle tries to stand but Vargas is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belle tries to stand but Vargas is controlling his head.
Vargas tries to improve position but can't.
Belle wants to stand but Vargas has his arm trapped.
Vargas is not content to let Belle control the position.
Belle wants to stand but Vargas has his arm trapped.
Belle trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is looking for a sweep.
Vargas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
Belle is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Augusto Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belle is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
Belle throws out a powerful jab.

Vargas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belle to the ground. Vargas is now in Belle's guard.

Vargas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Belle dives on top into guard.

Vargas keeping moving, preventing Belle from controlling successfully.
Belle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vargas on the ground.
Belle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vargas is proving hard to escape from.

Vargas has his feet on Belle's thighs here. He's pushed Belle off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Belle screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Vargas!