PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elliott Brock (ranked 5897 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Vosler (ranked 5896 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brock
vs
Vosler

185 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elliott Brock!
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, Austin Vosler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vosler shoots in and drives through. Brock sprawls well.
Brock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Brock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vosler looking for a sweep. Not yet Vosler, not yet.
Vosler pulls Brock in close to his closed guard and prevents Brock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vosler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brock is controlling him.
Vosler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vosler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vosler controlling Brock's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Brock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Vosler has one foot on Brock's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vosler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brock pinned against the cage. Brock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Vosler drives through and clinches with Brock against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vosler is looking for a takedown.
Elliott Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Vosler.
Vosler jumps guard but Brock stands there with Vosler around his waist. Vosler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vosler tries to circle away but Brock has him pinned against the cage.
Vosler looking for a takedown.
Brock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vosler drags the fight down to the ground.

Brock gets to his feet. Vosler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vosler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brock avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Brock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Vosler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vosler taking a breather here.
Brock gets back to half guard.
Vosler trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Vosler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elliott Brock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vosler has a takedown stuffed.
Vosler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Austin Vosler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vosler shoots in looking for a takedown. Brock tries to sprawl out of it but Vosler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vosler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock tries for a takedown but Vosler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vosler throws a head kick that misses
letting Brock counter with a right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vosler keeps control of Brock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock tries to work over Vosler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vosler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elliott Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Vosler.
Vosler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brock is defending well for now.
Vosler goes for a takedown attempt but Brock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Brock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vosler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Vosler throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vosler is fending him off so far but Brock persists. Nope, Vosler circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vosler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vosler somewhat.
Brock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brock stuffs the takedown.
Brock throwing a counter right hand but Vosler manages to avoid it.
Vosler is breathing heavily.

Brock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vosler is controlling Brock's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vosler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brock.
Brock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Austin Vosler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brock thows a huge punch but Vosler dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock throwing shots but Vosler is blocking nicely.
Brock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vosler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brock.
Vosler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brock.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Austin Vosler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vosler shoots in for a takedown but Brock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brock darts in looking for a takedown but Vosler gets double underhooks and turns Brock into the cage.

Brock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vosler wants to improve his position but Brock is controlling well.
Brock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vosler wants to get back to his feet.
Brock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elliott Brock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Brock shoots in but no luck this time.
Vosler closes the distance and clinches up with Brock, looking for a takedown. Vosler pushes Brock against the cage but Brock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vosler shoots in looking for a takedown. Brock tries to sprawl out of it but Vosler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brock shoots in but no luck this time.
Brock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliott Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vosler avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vosler as he avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vosler up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vosler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vosler slows down the pace here.
Vosler misses with a knee to the head.
Brock stalls.
Vosler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Brock breaks from the clinch.
Vosler misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vosler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brock.

Vosler pushes Brock up against the cage in a clinch.
Vosler can't break the clinch.
Vosler misses with a punch to the body.
Vosler is trying to pull guard but Brock has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brock has Vosler pressed against the cage, preventing Vosler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vosler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brock to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vosler fails to pull guard.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Vosler is controlling him.

Brock manages to break the clinch.

Vosler closes the distance and clinches.
Brock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vosler wants to get back to striking at distance but Brock won't allow it.
Vosler has Brock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vosler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Austin Vosler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliott Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vosler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Vosler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliott Brock!