PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Truman Vang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vang
vs
Wick

151 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Truman Vang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wick!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick shoots in looking for a takedown but Vang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wick shoots in for a double leg but Vang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Wick has Vang up against the cage in a clinch.
Wick stalling in the clinch.
Wick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vang after a bit of a struggle.
Truman Vang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Wick stalling the fight.
Wick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vang tries to score a body lock takedown but Wick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wick drags the fight down to the ground.
Wick thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vang is one step ahead there.

Wick has an active guard here but Vang has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick is looking to improve his position.
Vang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wick trying to hold on to Vang's head to control him but Vang postures up.
Wick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vang is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Wick kicks off Vang and gets to his feet.

Wick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vang stopping the sweep attempt from Wick.
Vang landing some decent shots from guard.
Wick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wick's guard.
Wick keeping moving, preventing Vang from controlling successfully.
Vang is in close to Wick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wick is trying to hold Vang in close to prevent damage but Vang has managed to pass into half guard.

Vang stands up out of the half guard.
Wick dives in and grabs Vang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vang pushes down on Wick's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Wick closes the distance and pushes Vang back into the cage.
Vang is looking to take this one to the mat.

Vang tightens his grip and picks Wick up, before dumping him to the ground. Wick manages to land in guard.
Vang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wick is pulling down on Vang's head. It's preventing any offense from Vang, at least for the moment.
Vang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Truman Vang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Wick bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Wick closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wick.

Wick breaks from the clinch.
Truman Vang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vang counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wick fails with the takedown.

Wick has Vang up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Truman Vang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Vang struggles to land a body shot inside as Wick controls his hands.
Vang goes for a takedown attempt but Wick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vang wants to clinch but Wick slips to the side
and Wick counters with a series of strikes. Vang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vang defends well and Wick ends up having to push Vang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vang.
Wick is breathing heavily.
Wick shoots in but no luck this time.
Vang shoots in for a takedown but Wick shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Wick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wick misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vang is in Wick's guard.

Vang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vang misses with a takedown attempt - Wick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wick pinned against the cage. Wick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vang fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vang shoots for a takedown but Wick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Wick rushes Vang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vang has Wick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Wick seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Wick clinches.
Vang tries to throw a body punch but Wick avoids it by throwing Vang back against the cage.
Wick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vang goes for a takedown attempt but Wick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vang defends well and Wick ends up having to push Vang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Wick closes the distance and pushes Vang back into the cage.
Wick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wick moves into range and clinches up with Vang.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wick.
Wick slowing the pace effectively.
Wick continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wick is pushing Vang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wick scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wick is defending well.

Wick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wick takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wick pulls guard successfully.
Vang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vang wants to stand but Wick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wick has a closed guard, preventing Vang from standing up.
Wick looking for a sweep. Not yet Wick, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vang stands up from Wick's guard - Vang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wick misses with a body shot.

Vang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vang stopping the sweep attempt from Wick.
Wick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vang trying to land knees to the body.

Wick jumps guard.
Vang wants to stand but Wick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Wick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vang defends well.
Vang wants to stand but Wick is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.
Vang preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vang throws an elbow that misses. Wick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vang's guard. Nice move by Wick!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wick 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!