PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Sir (ranked 3161 p4p, 372 weight class) and Miguel Dela Vega (ranked 3936 p4p, 428 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sir
vs
Dela Vega

180 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Sir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Dela Vega!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dela Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Miguel Dela Vega has been cut.
Sir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Dela Vega feints and as Sir raises his hands in defense, Dela Vega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Vega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Vega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sir has an active guard here but Dela Vega has managed to pass into half guard.

Sir actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sir looking for subs from the bottom but Dela Vega mounts him!
Sir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Vega controlling the pace for now.
Sir tries to reverse the position but Dela Vega maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir is working hard here to advance position.
Dela Vega throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Vega misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sir manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Sir with the active half guard here but Dela Vega passes nicely into side control.
Sir tries to buck Dela Vega off but Dela Vega is having none of it.
Dela Vega tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sir's legs.

Dela Vega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sir, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Vega trying to control the position but Sir is working away.
Sir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sir looking for submissions off his back.
Sir is not content to let Dela Vega control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sir actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Dela Vega is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Sir actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Vega not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Sir actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Vega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dela Vega sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Dela Vega might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Sir is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Vega.

Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Vega pulls his head out easily.
Sir works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Vega wants to pass the guard but Sir is keeping the position.

Sir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sir working for a triangle but Dela Vega defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Dela Vega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Dela Vega's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dela Vega closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sir did well to prevent Dela Vega getting side control.

Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sir actively working from the bottom here.
Sir is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela Vega is trying to control the action in half guard but Sir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sir looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dela Vega passes into side control!
Dela Vega takes a little break here. Sir wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sir regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dela Vega moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sir.
Sir is looking to regain half guard here but Dela Vega keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dela Vega is looking to take a break and control but Sir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sir is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dela Vega off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Vega tries to escape but Sir has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dela Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sir patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sir seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Sir looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dela Vega defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sir controlling well, preventing Dela Vega from escaping the position.

Sir is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dela Vega is defending well though. Sir let's go of the attempt for now.

Sir patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Sir is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dela Vega knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dela Vega for a finish.
Dela Vega is really stuck here.

Dela Vega showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Vega trying to control the action but Sir just sinks the hooks in.

Sir looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dela Vega taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Sir!