PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wal Vrinz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Hughes had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jake Hughes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hughes
vs
Vrinz

185 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

SHINTO

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wal Vrinz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hughes closes the distance and pushes Vrinz back into the cage.

Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrinz takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Vrinz is rocked!

It looks like Wal Vrinz has been cut.
Vrinz fails with a takedown attempt.

Hughes forces Vrinz back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Vrinz breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hughes closes the distance and clinches.

Vrinz gets control of Hughes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vrinz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vrinz has his hands on Hughes's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinz 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.
Hughes trying to control but Vrinz is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Vrinz is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vrinz looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrinz, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrinz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vrinz has managed to clinch.

Vrinz breaks from the clinch.

Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Vrinz has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Vrinz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Hughes's head coaches at Scouse House (BRAND NEW OPENING) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vrinz pinned against the cage. Vrinz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vrinz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vrinz throwing strikes but missing.

Vrinz stands up and waves to Hughes to follow him.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Vrinz sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Vrinz keeps it at a distance.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Vrinz counters with a big head kick but Hughes shrugs it off.

Vrinz rushes Hughes and presses him up against the cage.

Vrinz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrinz swivels and escapes.

Vrinz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hughes's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrinz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vrinz moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wal Vrinz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wal Vrinz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vrinz gets the takedown into side control.
Vrinz working away.
Vrinz just content to control the position.
Hughes regains half guard.
Vrinz is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes taking some punishment here, with Vrinz in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinz controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vrinz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Vrinz eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes wants to control but Vrinz is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrinz passes to side control.
Vrinz trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Vrinz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes trying to hold on to Vrinz's head to control him but Vrinz postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinz slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Vrinz is very close to passing his half guard.
Wal Vrinz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vrinz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vrinz tries to counter by closing the distance.

Vrinz drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vrinz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes tries for a takedown. No joy.

Vrinz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Vrinz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vrinz feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Vrinz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vrinz is standing up over Hughes. Hughes looks to escape but Vrinz dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vrinz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wal Vrinz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wal Vrinz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vrinz closes the distance and clinches.

Hughes pulls guard effortlessly.
Hughes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hughes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vrinz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinz looking to pass the guard.
Vrinz connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrinz controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Vrinz pushes him off.
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrinz looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Vrinz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vrinz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vrinz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Hughes wants to hit a switch here but Vrinz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hughes there!

Vrinz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hughes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vrinz.
Hughes taking shots to the head.
Vrinz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrinz trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Vrinz controlling from the full mount.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrinz controlling from the full mount.
Hughes tries to hold on but Vrinz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrinz controlling from the full mount.
Jake Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wal Vrinz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Vrinz wants to finish this one by submission but Hughes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vrinz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wal Vrinz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrinz 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wal Vrinz!