PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fichtl Rychlik (ranked 24446 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessey Vanburen (ranked 6119 p4p, 639 weight class). Vanburen has chosen All Eyez On Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rychlik
vs
Vanburen

225 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

176 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fichtl Rychlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jessey Vanburen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanburen loads up on a big right hand but Rychlik slips the punch.
It looked like Rychlik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vanburen jabs Rychlik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jessey Vanburen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanburen misses with a two punch combination.
Vanburen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rychlik counters with a low kick, right behind Vanburen 's knee.
Vanburen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rychlik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Rychlik.
Vanburen misses with a body shot.
Vanburen misses with a straight right.
Vanburen works Rychlik's body with a nice hook.

Rychlik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vanburen did well to prevent Rychlik getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanburen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vanburen moves into full guard.
Rychlik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanburen keeping full guard, as Rychlik tries to pass.

Vanburen working for a triangle but Rychlik defends it easily.

Rychlik stands and steps away. Vanburen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Rychlik closes the distance and clinches.
Rychlik stalls.

Rychlik pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rychlik is looking to stand up but Vanburen isn't so interested in that idea.
Vanburen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rychlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanburen pushes down on Rychlik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanburen in particular looking to stall.
Rychlik is looking to escape.
Rychlik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rychlik wants to control but Vanburen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rychlik is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanburen is keen to just control but Rychlik is a slippery customer.
Vanburen content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vanburen throws a sloppy body shot
and Rychlik counters with a solid body kick.
Vanburen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rychlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vanburen sprawls and moves away.
Vanburen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vanburen throws an overhand right that lands on Rychlik's shoulder, as Rychlik tries to avoid the shot.
Vanburen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rychlik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanburen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rychlik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanburen.
Vanburen throws a hook but Rychlik blocks it.
Rychlik shoots in for a takedown but Vanburen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanburen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vanburen throws a series of punches but Rychlik moves out of range.
Vanburen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rychlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanburen.
Vanburen throws a shot from downtown. Rychlik moves away and avoids it.
Vanburen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanburen misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rychlik has Vanburen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rychlik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vanburen smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessey Vanburen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rychlik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanburen as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Vanburen. Those never looked like landing.
Vanburen misses with a shot to the body
and Rychlik counters with a left and a right that stings Vanburen.
Vanburen misses with a body shot.
Vanburen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rychlik backs up against the cage.
Vanburen slaps away a takedown attempt from Rychlik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vanburen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rychlik counters with a three punch combo that has Vanburen backing up. Vanburen nods at Rychlik to acknowledge the strikes.
Vanburen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rychlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanburen.
Rychlik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Vanburen. Those never looked like landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rychlik ducks under a wild hook from Vanburen.
Rychlik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fichtl Rychlik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Rychlik with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fichtl Rychlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rychlik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanburen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanburen throws out a powerful jab.
Rychlik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanburen as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Vanburen.
Vanburen misses with a hook to the body
and Rychlik counters with a two punch combo.
Jessey Vanburen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanburen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rychlik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Vanburen misses
and Rychlik makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vanburen really felt that one!
Vanburen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rychlik rather than just go for the knockout.
Rychlik has a takedown stuffed.
Vanburen missing with a left hand there. Rychlik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanburen cracks Rychlik with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vanburen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rychlik is looking to clinch.
Rychlik shoots in for a takedown but Vanburen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanburen tries to bum rush Rychlik with a series of wild strikes but Rychlik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanburen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanburen blocks a head kick by Rychlik.
Vanburen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rychlik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vanburen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rychlik is just out of range.
Vanburen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rychlik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rychlik moves away from the strike by Vanburen.
Vanburen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rychlik tries to counter with a takedown but Vanburen is quick to defend against it.
Rychlik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanburen just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Vanburen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanburen slaps away a takedown attempt from Rychlik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vanburen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rychlik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vanburen.
Vanburen throws a series of punches but Rychlik avoids them all with ease.
Vanburen lands a head shot.
Vanburen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanburen throws an overhand right that lands on Rychlik's shoulder, as Rychlik tries to avoid the shot.
Rychlik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanburen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rychlik slips a jab and a cross from Vanburen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rychlik defending well as Vanburen loads up on a big left hand.
Vanburen punishes Rychlik's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanburen misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanburen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rychlik.
Vanburen scores with a hook to the body. Rychlik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rychlik throws a head kick but Vanburen moves out of range.
Jessey Vanburen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanburen throws a body punch but Rychlik moves out of range.
Vanburen stuns Rychlik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rychlik dodges the punch combination from Vanburen.
Vanburen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessey Vanburen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rychlik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanburen.
Vanburen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vanburen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vanburen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vanburen wants it to stay on the feet.

Rychlik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rychlik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vanburen tries to break the clinch but Rychlik is controlling the position.
Vanburen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fichtl Rychlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanburen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rychlik has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanburen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanburen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanburen is trying to push Rychlik away but Rychlik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanburen is trying to break the clinch but Rychlik is controlling him.

Vanburen breaks the clinch.
Rychlik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rychlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vanburen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Vanburen.
Rychlik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vanburen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rychlik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rychlik shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanburen tries to sprawl out of it but Rychlik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanburen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rychlik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rychlik shoots in for a takedown but Vanburen shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanburen lands with a nice body punch.
Vanburen fails to land with a series of punches.
Rychlik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanburen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rychlik moves away from the strike by Vanburen.
Vanburen fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Vanburen.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rychlik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Vanburen has his feet on Rychlik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vanburen connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rychlik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanburen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rychlik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vanburen digs a good body shot into Rychlik's ribs.
Vanburen misses with a jab, cross combination.
It appears Rychlik was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vanburen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vanburen throws a series of punches but Rychlik moves out of range.
Vanburen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanburen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rychlik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanburen.
Rychlik quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vanburen connects with a right hand. Rychlik shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vanburen tries to keep at a distance but Rychlik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanburen can't break the clinch.
Vanburen tries to break the clinch but Rychlik is controlling the position.
Vanburen wants to get back to striking at distance but Rychlik won't allow it.
Rychlik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rychlik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanburen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jessey Vanburen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rychlik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanburen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanburen. Rychlik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanburen throws a body punch but Rychlik moves out of range.
Vanburen throws a body punch but Rychlik moves out of range.
Fichtl Rychlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rychlik moves out of range as Vanburen strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jessey Vanburen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanburen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jessey Vanburen!
A victorious Jessey Vanburen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.