PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selko Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Vargas
vs
Asap

181 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Vikai Gear Island

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augusto Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Selko Asap!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vargas is trying to defend but Asap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Asap is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Vargas actively working from the bottom here.

Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Vargas actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap controlling the action here.
It looks like Asap might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Asap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asap wants to free his trapped foot but Vargas is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asap pulls his head out easily.
Asap controlling the action here.

Vargas actively working from the bottom here.
Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two 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 looking for a kimura from the bottom but Asap passes into side control!
Vargas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Asap controlling the position from side mount.
More stalling from Asap.
Vargas is looking to regain half guard here but Asap keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is letting Asap control him for a moment.

Asap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vargas is being controlled here.
Vargas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asap pulls his head out easily.
Asap controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Asap has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Asap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asap is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asap pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selko Asap dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Asap has his takedown stuffed

and Vargas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vargas.
Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asap swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asap is looking for a triangle but Vargas pushes his legs off easily.

Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asap is keeping the position for now.
Asap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Asap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Vargas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vargas!
Vargas working to try and regain half guard.
Asap is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Vargas is trying desperately to improve position.
Asap controlling the position easily from mount.
Vargas is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap controlling from mount.
Vargas is trying desperately to improve position.
Asap controlling the position easily from mount.
Vargas is working to get back to half guard.
Asap looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vargas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Asap wants to take Vargas's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap controlling from the full mount.
Asap is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selko Asap 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Asap fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asap fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Asap has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Asap changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Asap manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Augusto Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selko Asap.

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

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

Vargas has his feet on Asap's thighs here. He's pushed Asap 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! Asap screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Vargas!