PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius (ranked 4365 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Kasperski (ranked 2769 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vinicius
vs
Kasperski

167 cm
25
156 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Vinicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dawid Kasperski!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vinicius gets tackled into the cage by Kasperski. Kasperski maintains the clinch.
Kasperski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kasperski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kasperski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marcus Vinicius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawid Kasperski.
Kasperski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vinicius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vinicius is looking to break free of the clinch but Kasperski has double underhooks.
Vinicius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Vinicius gets control of Kasperski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vinicius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vinicius is on top in guard.

Vinicius has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kasperski is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasperski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasperski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vinicius wanted to stand there but Kasperski had control of the position.
Kasperski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kasperski wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Vinicius tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasperski is retaining full guard.
Kasperski managing to control the position.
Vinicius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasperski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kasperski keeping moving, preventing Vinicius from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinicius as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kasperski. No joy for Vinicius on that attempt.
Kasperski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vinicius defends it nicely.

Kasperski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vinicius to the mat! Vinicius manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasperski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vinicius wants to stand and escape but Kasperski is having none of it.
Kasperski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinicius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vinicius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasperski is one step ahead there.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vinicius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasperski is aware though and is defending well.

That's four 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.
Vinicius trying to strike off his back.
Kasperski throwing strikes from guard but Vinicius blocks nicely.
Kasperski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinicius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasperski wants to control from the top but Vinicius keeps moving.
Kasperski prevents Vinicius from getting back to his feet.
Kasperski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kasperski looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vinicius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kasperski content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Vinicius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kasperski moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Vinicius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vinicius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vinicius throws a knee to the head but misses.

Kasperski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kasperski trying to control the position.
Vinicius with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kasperski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vinicius defends well.
Vinicius slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasperski trying to hold on to Vinicius's head to control him but Vinicius postures up.
Kasperski is refusing to be controlled, as Vinicius sits in half guard.
Kasperski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vinicius is working away from the top position though.
Vinicius stops Kasperski from getting back to his feet.
Kasperski is controlling Vinicius's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kasperski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasperski blocks a head kick by Vinicius.
Kasperski shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinicius sprawls well. He's pushed Kasperski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasperski throws a head kick that misses.
Kasperski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vinicius blocks a head kick by Kasperski.
Kasperski is breathing heavily.
Vinicius dives in and grabs Kasperski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasperski pushes down on Vinicius's head and hops out.
Kasperski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus Vinicius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawid Kasperski.
Vinicius tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinicius shoots in but Kasperski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcus Vinicius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kasperski as Vinicius shoots in.
Vinicius leaves Kasperski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Vinicius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kasperski tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vinicius is defended easily by Kasperski.
Vinicius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasperski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasperski feints the counter takedown.
Vinicius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vinicius wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kasperski. No joy for Vinicius on that attempt.
Kasperski misses with a takedown
and Vinicius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Vinicius gets control of Kasperski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vinicius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kasperski preventing the sweep.
Kasperski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kasperski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasperski postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasperski is looking to pass into half guard but Vinicius pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vinicius is in guard.

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 Marcus Vinicius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vinicius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasperski counters with a left and a right that stings Vinicius.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasperski as he avoids it easily.
Vinicius leaves Kasperski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vinicius shoots in and drives through. Kasperski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vinicius tries to keep at a distance but Kasperski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kasperski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasperski tries to pull guard but Vinicius holds him up against the cage and eventually Kasperski drops back down to his feet.

Kasperski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasperski but Kasperski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasperski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vinicius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasperski counters with a one-two to the body.

Kasperski closes the distance and clinches.

Kasperski pulls guard effortlessly.
Kasperski keeping moving, preventing Vinicius from controlling successfully.
Kasperski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius passes into half guard.

Kasperski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kasperski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vinicius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasperski keeps working.

Vinicius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasperski sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasperski wants to get back to his feet.
Kasperski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kasperski. No joy for Vinicius on that attempt.
Vinicius dives in and grabs Kasperski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasperski pushes down on Vinicius's head and hops out.

Vinicius tries to keep at a distance but Kasperski has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kasperski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasperski leaves Vinicius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vinicius as he jumps to the side.
Vinicius dives in for a single leg takedown but Kasperski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kasperski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kasperski wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Vinicius misses.
Vinicius with a poor takedown
and Kasperski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kasperski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vinicius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasperski tries to advance to mount but Vinicius denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasperski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dawid Kasperski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vinicius 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Vinicius!