PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Destro Vonstein (ranked 3111 p4p, 4051 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 374 p4p, 467 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Vonstein
vs
Einstein

165 cm
25
165
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
164
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Hells Balls Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Destro Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Einstein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vonstein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vonstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Einstein is controlling Vonstein's posture.
Vonstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein seems keen to control Vonstein's posture.
Vonstein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vonstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vonstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.

Einstein working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Einstein controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Vonstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Einstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vonstein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Einstein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vonstein is staying active underneath Einstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vonstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vonstein striking off his back but it's not causing Einstein any problems.
Vonstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Einstein has passed into side control.
Vonstein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Einstein blocks the strikes from Vonstein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vonstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Einstein wants to take a breather but Vonstein is having none of it.
Vonstein throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vonstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Einstein passes into half guard.

Vonstein looking for submissions off his back.
Einstein works his way into full mount!
Vonstein tries to lock up and control but Einstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein lands a big elbow.
Vonstein wants to hold on but Einstein pushes him away.
Vonstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vonstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vonstein sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've been informed that Einstein has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vonstein is refusing to be controlled, as Einstein sits in half guard.
Einstein is controlling the pace.
Einstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Destro Vonstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vonstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Einstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Vonstein. Vonstein gets slowly back to his feet.
And Einstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Vonstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vonstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Einstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Einstein advances position into side control!
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Einstein taking a breather here.
Einstein cracks Vonstein with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein trying to control the position but Vonstein is working away.
Vonstein gets back to half guard.

Einstein is looking for a kimura but Vonstein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Einstein to get the leverage.
Albert Einstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vonstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vonstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vonstein.

Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein has Einstein pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vonstein throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vonstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vonstein, not yet.
Vonstein is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Einstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Einstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Einstein stands and throws Vonstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard.
Vonstein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Vonstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Einstein winds up and cracks Vonstein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Einstein trying to pass the guard but Vonstein defending well.
Einstein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Vonstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Einstein pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein trying to control but Einstein postures up.
Einstein passes into side control, despite Vonstein's attempt to control the position.
Vonstein prevents Einstein from improving position.
Vonstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Einstein working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Einstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Einstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vonstein is trying to defend but Einstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Einstein tries to pass to full mount but Vonstein defends it.
Einstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Einstein is looking for a kimura but Vonstein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Einstein to get the leverage.
Einstein working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vonstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Einstein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein trying to control from half guard but Vonstein is working away.
Vonstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Einstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Einstein's back!
Einstein rolls, trying to escape but Vonstein keeps control of the position.
Einstein keeps trying to improve his position.
Vonstein wants to control but Einstein is keeping busy.

Vonstein tightening his grip on Einstein, looking for the choke.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein breaks Vonstein's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Einstein trying to control but Vonstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vonstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Einstein has passed into side control.
Einstein tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vonstein's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein wants to control but Einstein postures up.
Vonstein is looking to regain half guard here but Einstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Vonstein is trying to control Einstein's posture but Einstein avoids it.
Vonstein is looking to reverse the position.
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Einstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vonstein keeps working.
Vonstein throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Einstein slows the pace down in half guard.
Einstein is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vonstein is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Einstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vonstein moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Einstein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
An out of breath Albert Einstein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.