PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Westerberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vinicius Ii
vs
Westerberg

185 cm
26
177 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

178 cm
27
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Shinobi

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Westerberg!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westerberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinicius Ii dives in for a single leg takedown but Westerberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Westerberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vinicius Ii shoots for a takedown but Westerberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Westerberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Westerberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Westerberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Westerberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii takes one on the button.
Vinicius Ii walks into a stiff left hand from Westerberg.
Vinicius Ii shoots for a double leg takedown but Westerberg sprawls well. He's pushed Vinicius Ii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Westerberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Westerberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinicius Ii moves away.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter with a takedown but Westerberg is quick to defend against it.
Vinicius Ii is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Westerberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii with a poor takedown
and Westerberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Marcus Vinicius Ii has been cut.
Westerberg misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Westerberg does it's job there.
Vinicius Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Westerberg digs a good body shot into Vinicius Ii's ribs.
Westerberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Westerberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Westerberg jabs at Vinicius Ii's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westerberg, as that shot connected.
Gunnar Westerberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg lands a body shot.
Westerberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Westerberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westerberg lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vinicius Ii or perhaps it was just good defense by Westerberg, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Westerberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Westerberg connects with a body shot.
A cross from Westerberg lands.
Westerberg throws a shot to the body.
Gunnar Westerberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westerberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerberg cracks a nice hook into Vinicius Ii's ribs.
Westerberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinicius Ii is just out of range.
Vinicius Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Westerberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Westerberg jabs Vinicius Ii right on the nose. Vinicius Ii blinks but takes it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vinicius Ii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Westerberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vinicius Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Westerberg. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vinicius Ii takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westerberg sprawls well. Westerberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Westerberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinicius Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii tries to land a front kick but Westerberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Westerberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinicius Ii walks into a straight right hand from Westerberg.
Westerberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Westerberg duly obliges.
Westerberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vinicius Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Westerberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Westerberg works Vinicius Ii's body with a nice hook.
Westerberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnar Westerberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinicius Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vinicius Ii. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westerberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Vinicius Ii off the ropes and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Westerberg. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Westerberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Westerberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the head.
Westerberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinicius Ii avoids the body shot from Westerberg.
Westerberg lands with a nice combination. Vinicius Ii backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerberg jabs at Vinicius Ii's body.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the body.
Vinicius Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Westerberg. Beautiful body shot.
Vinicius Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Westerberg lands a body shot.
Vinicius Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westerberg tries to avoid it but Vinicius Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westerberg to the ground. Westerberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marcus Vinicius Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westerberg tests Vinicius Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westerberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Westerberg lands with a good body shot.
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!
Vinicius Ii drops his hands momentarily and Westerberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinicius Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Westerberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinicius Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westerberg, as that shot connected.
Westerberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Vinicius Ii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vinicius Ii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Westerberg, who protects the arm well.
Westerberg tries to buck Vinicius Ii off but Vinicius Ii is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Vinicius Ii tries for a kimura but Westerberg is defending well.

Vinicius Ii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Vinicius Ii tries for a kimura but Westerberg is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Westerberg really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vinicius Ii takes one on the button.
Vinicius Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Westerberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerberg lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg sizes up Vinicius Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Westerberg punishes Vinicius Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westerberg, as that shot connected.
Vinicius Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Westerberg tries to sprawl out of it but Vinicius Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Westerberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii shoots in but Westerberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westerberg punishes Vinicius Ii's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Westerberg lands a body shot.
Westerberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinicius Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Westerberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westerberg lands a right hook to the body.
Westerberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinicius Ii at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Westerberg lands with a shot to the body.
Westerberg scores with a hook to the body. Vinicius Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Westerberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westerberg punishes Vinicius Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown but Westerberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Westerberg dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vinicius Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinicius Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Westerberg lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Westerberg.
Westerberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinicius Ii. Vinicius Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Westerberg connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii shoots and misses
and Vinicius Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Westerberg lands a nice hook to Vinicius Ii's body. Vinicius Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vinicius Ii.
Westerberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Westerberg works Vinicius Ii's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Westerberg. Beautiful body shot.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westerberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westerberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinicius Ii.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Westerberg.
Vinicius Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westerberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vinicius Ii thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westerberg lands a body shot.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnar Westerberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westerberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westerberg lands with a nice combination. Vinicius Ii backs away looking to recover.
Westerberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vinicius Ii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Westerberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westerberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vinicius Ii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westerberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Vinicius Ii's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Westerberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Westerberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 41:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 41:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Westerberg!
Gunnar Westerberg is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Gunnar Westerberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.