PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terence Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fim Vrinzwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robertson
vs
Vrinzwal

169 cm
23
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terence Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fim Vrinzwal!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrinzwal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vrinzwal.

Vrinzwal has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.

Robertson gets control of Vrinzwal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Robertson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Robertson controls Vrinzwal momentarily but Vrinzwal frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinzwal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinzwal preventing the sweep.
Vrinzwal controlling from the top position.
Robertson striking off his back but it's not causing Vrinzwal any problems.
Robertson is looking to stand back up but Vrinzwal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Robertson.
Robertson punching from the bottom.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Vrinzwal is very close to passing his half guard.

Vrinzwal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vrinzwal clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vrinzwal fails to land.
Robertson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrinzwal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Vrinzwal pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Robertson.

Vrinzwal shoots in and bounces Robertson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vrinzwal tries to stand but Robertson is controlling from the bottom.

Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Vrinzwal defends easily.
Vrinzwal stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinzwal is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertson is on top in guard.

Vrinzwal 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Robertson gets to his feet. Vrinzwal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fim Vrinzwal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vrinzwal looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.

Robertson moves into range and clinches up with Vrinzwal.
Robertson looking for a takedown.

Vrinzwal breaks the clinch.
Robertson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vrinzwal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robertson somewhat.
Fim Vrinzwal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinzwal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robertson but Robertson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terence Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fim Vrinzwal.
Vrinzwal is breathing heavily.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrinzwal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Vrinzwal has managed to clinch.
Vrinzwal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robertson can't get the takedown.
Vrinzwal stops a takedown attempt from Robertson.
Vrinzwal trying to stall but Robertson improves his position.
Vrinzwal is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrinzwal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robertson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vrinzwal.
Vrinzwal is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Vrinzwal pulls guard effortlessly.
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robertson 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.
Robertson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vrinzwal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson lands a couple of elbows.

Robertson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Robertson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vrinzwal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robertson has Vrinzwal in his guard.

Robertson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinzwal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vrinzwal forces his way into half guard.
Vrinzwal is just content to waste time from the top position. Robertson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fim Vrinzwal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrinzwal trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fim Vrinzwal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Robertson dives in for a single leg takedown but Vrinzwal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vrinzwal shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrinzwal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Vrinzwal circles away easily

and Vrinzwal counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Vrinzwal tries to pass.
Vrinzwal wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinzwal stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
Robertson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vrinzwal.
Vrinzwal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vrinzwal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertson strikes from his own guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertson leaves Vrinzwal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robertson tries to clinch up.

Robertson rushes Vrinzwal and presses him up against the cage.

Vrinzwal pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robertson chips away with some ground and pound.
Robertson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robertson works over Vrinzwal with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrinzwal wants to get back to his feet but Robertson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vrinzwal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robertson has gone for a leg lock! Vrinzwal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robertson's guard.

Vrinzwal trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrinzwal wants to stand and escape but instead Robertson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Vrinzwal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vrinzwal wants to stand but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vrinzwal has control of Robertson's left arm, preventing Robertson from doing any damage.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Vrinzwal blocks nicely.
Robertson with a nice head shot there.
Robertson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vrinzwal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robertson passes into half guard.
Fim Vrinzwal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Robertson wants to work for an arm triangle but Vrinzwal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terence Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vrinzwal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fim Vrinzwal!