PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aadeep Lal Tamang (ranked 24273 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Edmundo Vieira (ranked 5618 p4p, 0 weight class). Aadeep Lal Tamang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lal Tamang
vs
Edmundo Vieira

167 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aadeep Lal Tamang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Edmundo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vieira.
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lal Tamang swivels and escapes.
Vieira leaves Lal Tamang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Lal Tamang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Lal Tamang drags the fight down to the ground.
Vieira is looking to work some ground and pound but Lal Tamang has wrist control.
Lal Tamang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lal Tamang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vieira.
Vieira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lal Tamang's guard.
Vieira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lal Tamang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lal Tamang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira thows a huge punch but Lal Tamang dodges it nicely.

Vieira gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lal Tamang is breathing heavily.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Lal Tamang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lal Tamang. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira wants to counter with a clinch but Lal Tamang pushes him away.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Lal Tamang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aadeep Lal Tamang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Edmundo Vieira.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lal Tamang's waist but Lal Tamang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
Vieira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lal Tamang defends well and Vieira ends up having to push Lal Tamang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lal Tamang shoots in for a double leg but Vieira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lal Tamang stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieira. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lal Tamang. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lal Tamang defends it well.
Vieira misses with a head kick.
Vieira looks to land a combination. Lal Tamang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lal Tamang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.
Vieira tries to land a front kick but Lal Tamang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lal Tamang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lal Tamang off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lal Tamang or perhaps it was just good defense by Vieira, which made it look bad.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Lal Tamang avoids it with no problem.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira looks for a takedown but Lal Tamang sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Lal Tamang pushes him off.
Lal Tamang leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lal Tamang avoids a kick to the body.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Lal Tamang keeps it at a distance.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Lal Tamang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lal Tamang misses with a takedown attempt - Vieira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Vieira misses.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lal Tamang is out of range and Vieira settles back down.
No luck for Vieira with that takedown attempt.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Lal Tamang sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vieira throws a sloppy body shot
and Lal Tamang counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Lal Tamang clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lal Tamang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vieira.

Vieira jumps into guard, dragging Lal Tamang to the mat.
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 Aadeep Lal Tamang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lal Tamang looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lal Tamang sprawls well. Lal Tamang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Lal Tamang fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Lal Tamang circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Vieira. No joy for Lal Tamang on that attempt.
Vieira misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lal Tamang is defended easily by Vieira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadeep Lal Tamang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Lal Tamang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Lal Tamang sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Lal Tamang gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt - Lal Tamang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lal Tamang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vieira shoots and misses

and Lal Tamang moves into the clinch.

Lal Tamang pulls guard effortlessly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lal Tamang is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.

Vieira drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vieira seems to have locked his on tight now - Lal Tamang screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vieira, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jose Edmundo Vieira!