PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Vick Green Jose Del Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sase Tiwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiwari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "One Blood (Feat. Junior Reid)" by The Game. Ray Vick Green Jose Del Blanco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Vick Green Jose Del Blanco
vs
Tiwari

180 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Vick Green Jose Del Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sase Tiwari!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiwari as he jumps to the side.

Tiwari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is looking to stand up but Tiwari isn't so interested in that idea.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tiwari landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiwari wants to stand but Vick Green Jose Del Blanco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco 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.
Tiwari won't allow Vick Green Jose Del Blanco to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tiwari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiwari shoots in but Vick Green Jose Del Blanco avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Tiwari looking to score a takedown here. Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is defending well but Tiwari drives through and ends up in Vick Green Jose Del Blanco's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiwari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Tiwari 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.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vick Green Jose Del Blanco holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiwari stays in close to Vick Green Jose Del Blanco's body and controls the position.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vick Green Jose Del Blanco.
Despite the aggression on Tiwari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tiwari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is fending him off so far but Tiwari persists. Nope, Vick Green Jose Del Blanco circles away and we're back to standing.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco shoots in for a takedown but Tiwari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Vick Green Jose Del Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four 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.

Tiwari has managed to clinch.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiwari.
Tiwari dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tiwari manages to break the clinch.
Tiwari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vick Green Jose Del Blanco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sase Tiwari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tiwari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tiwari is controlling the pace.
Tiwari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiwari is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Tiwari 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 one minute gone in the round.

Vick Green Jose Del Blanco kicks off Tiwari and gets to his feet.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco shoots for a takedown but Tiwari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tiwari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vick Green Jose Del Blanco defends it well.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiwari as he jumps to the side.

Tiwari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vick Green Jose Del Blanco did well to prevent Tiwari getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is looking for a sweep. Tiwari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tiwari wants to pass the guard but Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is defending well.
Well, if Tiwari 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.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tiwari is working away from the top position though.

Tiwari trying to work for an americana but Vick Green Jose Del Blanco has managed to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiwari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiwari.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Tiwari moves into range and clinches up with Vick Green Jose Del Blanco.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Vick Green Jose Del Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiwari fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Vick Green Jose Del Blanco gets caught flat footed, as Tiwari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tiwari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is trying to control the position but Tiwari postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiwari throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sase Tiwari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vick Green Jose Del Blanco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tiwari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Tiwari jumps into guard, dragging Vick Green Jose Del Blanco to the mat.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is fighting to break Tiwari's control of his arms but Tiwari is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tiwari keeping moving, preventing Vick Green Jose Del Blanco from controlling successfully.
Tiwari throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco wants to control from the top but Tiwari keeps moving.
Tiwari is pulling down on Vick Green Jose Del Blanco's head to control his posture.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco trying to control but Tiwari is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is really struggling to control Tiwari but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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

Tiwari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tiwari wants the takedown. Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is fighting it off but Tiwari persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vick Green Jose Del Blanco's guard against the cage.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is pulling down on Tiwari's head to control his posture.
Tiwari is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco wants to get back to his feet but Tiwari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is trying to keep Tiwari in close.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiwari manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco wants to control from the top but Tiwari keeps moving.
Sase Tiwari has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiwari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vick Green Jose Del Blanco.
Sase Tiwari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Tiwari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tiwari lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco is trying to keep Tiwari in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tiwari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vick Green Jose Del Blanco, up you get!
Ray Vick Green Jose Del Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tiwari instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vick Green Jose Del Blanco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiwari pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sase Tiwari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiwari 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sase Tiwari!
After the fight, Sase Tiwari was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.