PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Gamrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Vetrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vetrov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enae Volare Mezzo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gamrot
vs
Vetrov

178 cm
25
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mateusz Gamrot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niko Vetrov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamrot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vetrov is fending him off so far but Gamrot persists. Nope, Vetrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Vetrov motions for Gamrot to come forward. Vetrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vetrov works over Gamrot's head and body with a nice combination.

Vetrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vetrov is pressing down on Gamrot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gamrot is holding on for now.
Gamrot tries to roll over but Vetrov keeps him under control.
Gamrot is pressing down on Vetrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gamrot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vetrov controlling from the top position.
Gamrot wants to sweep here but Vetrov controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vetrov stands up and waves to Gamrot to follow him.
No luck for Vetrov with that takedown attempt.
Gamrot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gamrot wants it to stay on the feet.

Vetrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gamrot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gamrot keeping moving, preventing Vetrov from controlling successfully.
Gamrot trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gamrot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vetrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vetrov wanted to stand there but Gamrot had control of the position.
Vetrov trying to control but Gamrot is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gamrot's head.
Vetrov trying to control but Gamrot is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamrot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vetrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gamrot shoots in for a takedown but Vetrov shows good takedown defense.
Vetrov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Gamrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vetrov moves into range and clinches up with Gamrot.
Vetrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gamrot gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Gamrot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vetrov can't fight it off and eventually Gamrot manages to take the fight to the floor. Vetrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vetrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamrot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vetrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gamrot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vetrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamrot is controlling him.
Gamrot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gamrot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vetrov wants to stand up but Gamrot is controlling him.

Vetrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gamrot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vetrov is defending well.
Vetrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gamrot smiles and moves away.
Vetrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gamrot fails with the takedown.
Vetrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gamrot avoids it really well and circles away.
Gamrot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gamrot gets caught flat footed, as Vetrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Gamrot has his feet on Vetrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Vetrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gamrot misses with a takedown attempt - Vetrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Vetrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vetrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gamrot taking a bit of punishment here - Vetrov scoring with strikes.
We've been informed that Vetrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gamrot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vetrov connects with a decent elbow.
Gamrot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Vetrov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gamrot to his feet.
Vetrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gamrot defends well and Vetrov ends up having to push Gamrot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamrot.

Vetrov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gamrot's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamrot keeping moving, preventing Vetrov from controlling successfully.
Vetrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetrov works over Gamrot with some ground and pound from guard.
Vetrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Vetrov distracts Gamrot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vetrov throwing strikes but missing.
Gamrot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vetrov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vetrov trying to control but Gamrot is working from the bottom.
Vetrov controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Gamrot shoots in and drives through. Vetrov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Gamrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vetrov gets the takedown into side control.
Vetrov prevents Gamrot from escaping the position.
Vetrov wants to control but Gamrot is keeping him busy.
Gamrot tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vetrov grinds an elbow into Gamrot's temple.

Vetrov decides to stand back up. Vetrov steps back and let's Gamrot get back to his feet.
Gamrot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vetrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamrot.
Vetrov feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vetrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gamrot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gamrot can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov is chipping away with strikes.
Gamrot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Vetrov decides to stand back up.
Gamrot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vetrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Vetrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gamrot on his heels. He'll look to pass Gamrot's guard now, I'm sure.
Vetrov lands a couple of digs.
Gamrot looking to control.
Vetrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gamrot keeping full guard, as Vetrov tries to pass.
Gamrot trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov won't allow Gamrot to sweep him here.
Gamrot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vetrov.
Vetrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vetrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gamrot's head.
Vetrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gamrot trying to strike off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vetrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gamrot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vetrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Vetrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gamrot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vetrov.
Gamrot is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Vetrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gamrot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vetrov.
Nice takedown defense from Vetrov. No joy for Gamrot on that attempt.
Gamrot dives in for a single leg takedown but Vetrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vetrov feints the counter takedown.
Mateusz Gamrot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vetrov darts in looking for a takedown but Gamrot gets double underhooks and turns Vetrov into the cage.

Vetrov moves into the clinch.
Vetrov can't get the takedown.
Mateusz Gamrot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Vetrov.
Gamrot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamrot is working for takedown but Vetrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vetrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Gamrot pushes Vetrov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gamrot enables Vetrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gamrot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vetrov trying to control but Gamrot is working from the bottom.
Vetrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vetrov is in close to Gamrot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gamrot keeping moving, preventing Vetrov from controlling successfully.
Gamrot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gamrot is working an open guard so Vetrov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gamrot fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot fails with the takedown
and Vetrov counters with a right hand to the body.

Vetrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gamrot is trying to defend but Vetrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vetrov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vetrov wants to control but Gamrot is keeping him busy.
Vetrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gamrot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vetrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gamrot is trying to maintain the position but Vetrov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Vetrov decides to stand up.

Vetrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vetrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gamrot keeping moving, preventing Vetrov from controlling successfully.
Vetrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamrot working a defensive guard here.
Vetrov cracks Gamrot with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vetrov stands up and waves to Gamrot to follow him.
Gamrot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vetrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vetrov shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vetrov.
Gamrot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vetrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamrot, which made it look bad.
Vetrov leaves Gamrot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vetrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vetrov misses with a low kick.
Gamrot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Vetrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gamrot's half guard.

Gamrot manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Gamrot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vetrov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Niko Vetrov!