PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Vidal (ranked 5051 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Navas (ranked 3486 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Vidal
vs
Navas

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Blue Moon
RESISTANCE

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Navas!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Navas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Navas misses the jab.
Vidal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Navas throws a wild body kick that Vidal sees coming a mile off.

Vidal has managed to clinch.
Navas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Navas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Navas misses with a body punch.
Navas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vidal lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas tries to work over Vidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navas scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Vidal manages to pull guard.
Vidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Navas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Vidal is rocked!
Vidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navas.
Oh Vidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vidal seems to have got his legs back now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Navas looking to pass the guard.
Vidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navas.
Navas is looking to work some ground and pound but Vidal has wrist control.
Navas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Navas postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vidal's guard.
Navas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vidal defending well though.
Navas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Navas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vidal pushes Navas off looking to stand but Navas dives back in and keeps control.
Vidal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vidal tries to get out of the position.
Navas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vidal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vidal is looking to control Navas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vidal avoid being mounted?
Vidal wants to improve his position but Navas is controlling well.
Vidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Navas.
Vidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navas.
Vidal is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navas thows a huge punch but Vidal dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Navas lands a nice short elbow.
Vidal is looking for a sweep. Navas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Navas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Navas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Navas thows a huge punch but Vidal dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navas is thwarting Vidal's attempts to control the position.
Navas is keen to just control but Vidal is a slippery customer.
Navas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vidal's head.
Vidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navas.
Navas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vidal keeps working.
Navas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas throws a shot to the body.
Vidal is breathing heavily.

Vidal has closed the distance and engaged Navas in a clinch.
Vidal can't break the clinch.
Vidal is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
Navas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vidal is keeping busy.
Navas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Navas.
Vidal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Navas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vidal tries to pull guard but Navas won't allow it.
Navas stalling in the clinch but Vidal improves position.
Navas looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Navas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Navas feints a jab promting Vidal to slip. Navas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vidal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Artur Vidal has been cut.
Vidal walks into a jab.
Navas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Vidal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Navas, pushing him back against the cage.
Navas pushes Vidal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vidal's elbow.
Navas has Vidal pressed against the cage, preventing Vidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Navas misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Navas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Navas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navas is trying to stall.
Pedro Navas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Navas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vidal as Navas tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Navas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vidal tries a body shot but Navas blocks it.
Vidal is trying to pull guard but Navas has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Navas fails to land.
Vidal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Navas to keep the fight standing.
Vidal blocks a body shot from Navas.
Navas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vidal trying to land knees to the body.
Navas swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal tries to circle away but Navas has him pinned against the cage.
Navas is looking to control Vidal's arms but Vidal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Navas has his back to the cage.
Navas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Vidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Navas backwards.
Navas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Navas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Navas lands with a right to the head.
Navas controlling the action here for a moment.
Navas lands a hook that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Vidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Navas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidal avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vidal.
The referee calls for Navas to work.
Navas tries a body shot but Vidal blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal trying to control the position but instead, Navas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vidal into the cage.
Navas misses with a punch to the body.
Vidal tries to pull guard but Navas won't allow it.
Navas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Vidal tries a body shot but Navas blocks it.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Navas.
Navas misses with some punches.
Vidal is trying to break the clinch but Navas has him pressed against the cage.
Navas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vidal controls his hands.
Navas lands with a short shot to the head.
Navas has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
Navas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vidal misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas has Vidal pressed against the cage.
Navas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Navas misses with some punches.
Vidal tries to break the clinch but Navas is controlling the position.
Navas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Navas.
Navas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vidal tries a body shot but Navas blocks it.
Navas prevents a body shot from Vidal.
Navas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navas lands a nice shot to the body.
Navas lands a left hand.
Navas stalls.
Navas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vidal.
Navas lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Navas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artur Vidal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vidal blocks a head kick by Navas.
Vidal keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Vidal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Navas.

Vidal clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Navas scores with a hook to the body.
Navas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Navas tries to stall but Vidal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Navas tries to throw a body punch but Vidal avoids it by throwing Navas back against the cage.
Navas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Navas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Navas.
Navas lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vidal as Navas tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Navas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Navas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Navas digs a right hand into Vidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vidal's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Navas.
Navas gets through Vidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Navas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Navas tries a body shot but Vidal blocks it.
Vidal takes a shot to the head.
Navas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navas lands with a left to the head.
Navas misses with some punches.
Vidal tries to throw a body punch but Navas avoids it by throwing Vidal back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navas.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Navas lands with a right to the head.
Navas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vidal! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Navas is unloading with more strikes now! Vidal drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Navas!