PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Do It For The Vine (ranked 6299 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lio Metdida (ranked 4239 p4p, 0 weight class). Lio Metdida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

It For The Vine
vs
Metdida

205 cm
23
263 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Do It For The Vine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lio Metdida!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metdida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as For The Vine throws out the jab.
For The Vine tests Metdida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metdida swats away the attempt to clinch by For The Vine.
For The Vine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metdida.
No luck for Metdida with that takedown attempt.
Do It For The Vine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from For The Vine. Metdida does a little dance to reset his feet.
For The Vine throws a lazy body kick

and Metdida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Metdida can't get the takedown.
Do It For The Vine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lio Metdida.
For The Vine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For The Vine trying to control the position but instead, Metdida has worked for underhooks and has pushed For The Vine into the cage.

Metdida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
For The Vine throws a leg kick that is checked

and Metdida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in For The Vine's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metdida prevents For The Vine from getting back to his feet.
Metdida advances to half guard.

Metdida is working for a submission of some sort.

Metdida seems to be looking for submissions.
For The Vine looks like he's trying to stand up.

Metdida is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! For The Vine is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lio Metdida!