PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wille Vaseliini (ranked 20899 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 4028 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vaseliini
vs
Nixon

185 cm
26
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
34
192 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wille Vaseliini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaseliini.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Vaseliini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Vaseliini scores with a takedown into Nixon's guard.

Nixon wriggles free and stands up.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Vaseliini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nixon avoids it really well and circles away.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nixon throws a body punch but Vaseliini moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaseliini ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon.

It looks like Wille Vaseliini has been cut.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Vaseliini is out of range.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Vaseliini moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vaseliini.
Vaseliini slips under a jab.
Vaseliini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaseliini manages to avoid it.
Vaseliini slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaseliini connects with a crisp jab.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Vaseliini tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Vaseliini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaseliini throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nixon's head.
Vaseliini fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Vaseliini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Vaseliini.
Vaseliini throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaseliini throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
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!
Vaseliini dives in and grabs Nixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nixon pushes down on Vaseliini's head and hops out.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon swinging wildly here.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Vaseliini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.

Vaseliini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vaseliini is in Nixon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vaseliini gets to his feet - Nixon follows without any prompting.

Vaseliini clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaseliini.
Vaseliini has Nixon pressed against the cage, preventing Nixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nixon is trying to maintain a safe position but Vaseliini gets an underhook and turns Nixon into the cage.

Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Nixon.
Nixon connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaseliini looks for a takedown but Nixon sprawls well.
Nixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vaseliini.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Nixon tries to get set, Vaseliini tries to push him back and clinch up but Nixon manages to avoid the attempt.
Vaseliini wants to clinch.

Vaseliini pushes Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vaseliini backwards.

Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaseliini throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaseliini dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Vaseliini avoids it well.
Vaseliini dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
It looked like Vaseliini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon rushes Vaseliini and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Vaseliini is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Nixon piles on the pressure and Vaseliini crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Nixon!
In his post fight interview, Richard Nixon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.