PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4852 p4p, 126 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 5435 p4p, 137 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Vinnie Vincent has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vinnie Vincent seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Vincent
vs
Vorster

178 cm
44
157 lbs
27 - 21 - 0

152 cm
39
137 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vincent pushes Vorster up against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Vincent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vincent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vorster is defending well.
Vorster taking a breather.
Vincent looking for a takedown.

Vincent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vorster shoots and misses
and Vincent counters with a nice uppercut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vincent enables Vorster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vincent manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Vincent's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vincent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is keen to just control but Vincent is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vorster wants to work for an arm triangle but Vincent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vorster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vincent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vorster not doing much here.
Vorster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vorster gets tackled into the cage by Vincent. Vincent maintains the clinch.
Vincent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vorster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vincent moves into the clinch successfully.
Vincent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vorster fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Vincent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vorster was covering up waiting for the punch and Vincent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vorster looking for a sweep. Not yet Vorster, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is keeping the position.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Vorster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vorster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vincent is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Vorster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vorster trying to control the position.
Vincent won't allow Vorster to sweep him 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.

Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorster is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vincent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in and drives through. Vincent sprawls well.

Vincent closes the distance and pushes Vorster back into the cage.

Vorster pulls Vincent into guard.
Vorster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent stays in close to Vorster's body and controls the 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 Vinnie Vincent will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vorster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vorster swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Vincent clinches.
Vorster is trying to drag Vincent to the mat but Vincent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Vincent breaks the clinch.

Vorster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vincent was covering up waiting for the punch and Vorster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vorster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Vorster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Vorster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Vorster is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Vorster seems to be working for a kimura but Vincent defends the submission attempt.
Vorster is looking to advance position but Vincent won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control from half guard but Vincent is working away.
Vincent tries to roll over but Vorster keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Vorster is working for a kimura but Vincent is defending it quite comfortably.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown but Vincent shows good takedown defense.
Vincent attempts a counter takedown but Vorster avoids it well and moves away.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vincent tries to clinch but Vorster is having none of it.

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.

Vorster has Vincent up against the cage in a clinch.
Vincent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vorster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vincent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vorster prevents it.
Vincent scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vincent is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Vorster decides to pull guard.

Vorster has his foot on Vincent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vincent works his way back into a safe position though.

Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster is breathing heavily.
Vorster being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jandre Vorster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vorster wants to clinch up but Vincent keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Vincent was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vorster.

Vorster has managed to clinch.

Vorster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent trying to control but Vorster postures up.
Vincent is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Vorster is working for a submission of some sort.
Vincent is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vorster is working for a kimura but Vincent is defending it quite comfortably.
Vorster is trying to control the action in half guard but Vincent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Vorster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Vorster moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster can't get the takedown.
Vincent gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vincent prevents it.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Vorster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vincent clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Vorster looking for the choke but no joy.

Vorster has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vincent has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Vincent's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vincent defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Vincent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vorster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vorster wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vincent is now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jandre Vorster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vorster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vincent content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jandre Vorster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vorster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jandre Vorster!
A very excited looking Jandre Vorster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.