PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernardu Palmier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Palmier
vs
Vargas

179 cm
27
180 lbs
17 - 0 - 0

181 cm
27
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Highland Clothing

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 17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernardu Palmier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augusto Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palmier defends well and Vargas ends up having to push Palmier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Palmier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vargas looks for a takedown but Palmier sprawls well.
Palmier is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Palmier cracks Vargas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from Palmier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palmier counters with a straight right hand.
Fernardu Palmier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Vargas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas walks into a left hand.
Vargas shoots and misses

and Palmier counters by clinching up.
Palmier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas is trying to drag Palmier to the mat but Palmier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Palmier has Vargas pushed against the cage.
Vargas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palmier is defending well.
Palmier leaning against his opponent.
Vargas wants to take the fight to the mat but Palmier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Palmier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vargas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmier fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Palmier moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmier lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Palmier.
Palmier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Palmier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Palmier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Palmier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vargas.
Palmier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmier stalls.
Palmier taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Palmier.
Vargas looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Palmier as the two fighters clinch.
Palmier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Palmier.
Palmier has Vargas pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Vargas moves forwards but Palmier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palmier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palmier digs a good body shot into Vargas's ribs.
Augusto Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palmier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vargas with a poor takedown

and Palmier counters by clinching up.
Palmier gets underhooks to prevent Vargas's takedown attempt.
Palmier slows down the pace here.
Palmier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vargas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Palmier prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Palmier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vargas up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernardu Palmier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vargas misses with a takedown
and Palmier counters with a straight right hand.
Palmier connects with a jab.
A jab from Palmier does it's job there.

Palmier rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palmier leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Palmier.
Palmier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Nice takedown defense from Palmier. No joy for Vargas on that attempt.
Palmier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fernardu Palmier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Vargas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palmier rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.
Vargas goes for a takedown attempt but Palmier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vargas with a poor takedown
and Palmier counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt
and Palmier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas is breathing heavily.

Palmier forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Palmier on the inside.
Palmier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Palmier slowing the pace effectively.
Palmier seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vargas wants a takedown.
Palmier pushes Vargas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmier prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas letting Palmier take a breather here.
Vargas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palmier is defending well.
Palmier presses Vargas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vargas letting Palmier take a breather here.
Palmier controlling the action here for a moment.
Palmier is leaning against Vargas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Palmier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vargas or not.
Palmier lands with a left to the head.
Palmier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vargas.
Palmier has Vargas pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmier stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Jab by Palmier.
Nice uppercut lands for Palmier. That snapped Vargas's head back.
Palmier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palmier cracks Vargas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernardu Palmier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Palmier lands a big right hand that sends Vargas crashing to the mat! Palmier stays standing though and waves Vargas back to his feet!

Vargas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmier stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmier finish him?
Augusto Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Palmier cracks Vargas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vargas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Palmier finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmier lands a big right hook! Vargas looks hurt but is still standing! Palmier lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Vargas falls down and Palmier dives in with a huge hammer fist! Vargas's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Palmier runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fernardu Palmier!
A victorious Fernardu Palmier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.