PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 636 p4p, 1830 weight class) and Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 46 p4p, 129 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McVicker
vs
Carrillo-Moreno

164 cm
32
141
22 - 11 - 0

170 cm
31
142
16 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince McVicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker lands with a hook. Carrillo-Moreno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carrillo-Moreno or perhaps it was just good defense by McVicker, which made it look bad.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McVicker's waist but McVicker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrillo-Moreno off to one side.
Carrillo-Moreno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno tries for a takedown but McVicker circles away easily
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a series of wild punches.
Carrillo-Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McVicker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrillo-Moreno.
No joy there for McVicker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As McVicker backs off Carrillo-Moreno throws a huge counter combo but McVicker manages to avoid it all.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and McVicker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carrillo-Moreno ducks under a wild hook from McVicker.
McVicker throws a leg kick that misses.

McVicker gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McVicker wants the takedown. Carrillo-Moreno is fighting it off but McVicker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carrillo-Moreno's guard against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno being controlled here, momentarily.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Carrillo-Moreno is keeping the position.
McVicker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McVicker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McVicker postures up.
McVicker controls from within his opponent's guard.
McVicker preventing the sweep.

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.
McVicker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Carrillo-Moreno throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McVicker escapes and throws Carrillo-Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McVicker trying to control the action but Carrillo-Moreno is working from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control but McVicker postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McVicker scoring with punches and elbows.
McVicker looks up at the clock and then as Carrillo-Moreno takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McVicker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McVicker tries to advance to mount but Carrillo-Moreno denies him.
Carrillo-Moreno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a sweep.
McVicker takes a little break here. Carrillo-Moreno wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno regains half guard.

Carrillo-Moreno actively working from the bottom here.
McVicker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo-Moreno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Carrillo-Moreno lands a two punch combo.
McVicker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVicker circles away.

McVicker drives through and clinches with Carrillo-Moreno against the cage.
McVicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Carrillo-Moreno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

McVicker lands a takedown into guard.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Carrillo-Moreno keeps moving.

Carrillo-Moreno has his foot on McVicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicker works his way back into a safe position though.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?
McVicker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo-Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrillo-Moreno is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Carrillo-Moreno keeps moving.
Carrillo-Moreno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McVicker controls the pace.

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

McVicker moves into range and clinches up with Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to take the fight to the mat but McVicker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno drops down looking for an ankle pick but McVicker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVicker as he avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McVicker but McVicker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McVicker.
Carrillo-Moreno goes for a double leg but McVicker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVicker continues to drive forward.
Both fighters circling a little - McVicker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carrillo-Moreno is breathing heavily.
McVicker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

McVicker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to pull guard but McVicker won't allow it.
McVicker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.

McVicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno is defended easily by McVicker.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVicker as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McVicker moves into range and clinches up with Carrillo-Moreno.

McVicker manages to break the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carrillo-Moreno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McVicker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carrillo-Moreno with a lazy takedown attempt
and McVicker counters with a two punch combo.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from McVicker finds it's target.
McVicker scores with the left hand. Carrillo-Moreno knows he should have avoided that one.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVicker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McVicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
McVicker lands a nice hook to Carrillo-Moreno's body. Carrillo-Moreno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to avoid it but Carrillo-Moreno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVicker to the ground. McVicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McVicker connects with a body shot that sends Carrillo-Moreno's belly button to the back.
McVicker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carrillo-Moreno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McVicker rushes Carrillo-Moreno and presses him up against the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.

McVicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McVicker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carrillo-Moreno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno is defended easily by McVicker.
Carrillo-Moreno closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVicker circles away.

McVicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
McVicker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carrillo-Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McVicker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to take this one to the mat.
McVicker lands a right hand.
McVicker lands a good knee to the midsection. Carrillo-Moreno won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
That's time! McVicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McVicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carrillo-Moreno.
McVicker thows a left - swing and a miss!
McVicker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from McVicker.
No luck for Carrillo-Moreno with that takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McVicker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno just manages to avoid it.
McVicker with a nice calf kick.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks a low kick nicely.
McVicker dodges the punch combination from Carrillo-Moreno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice inside leg kick there by McVicker. That's going to slow Carrillo-Moreno down.
Carrillo-Moreno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVicker throws out the jab.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McVicker is fending him off so far but Carrillo-Moreno persists. Nope, McVicker circles away and we're back to standing.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker connects with a body shot.
McVicker tries to clinch there but Carrillo-Moreno circles away.
Good exchange - McVicker coming out on top.
McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carrillo-Moreno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVicker misses with a wild body shot.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a takedown attempt
and McVicker counters with a two punch combo.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a nice looking combination but McVicker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carrillo-Moreno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McVicker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McVicker.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to counter with a clinch but McVicker pushes him away.

McVicker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno looking to control.
McVicker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McVicker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker trying to control but Carrillo-Moreno is working from the bottom.

Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVicker defends well.
McVicker passes Carrillo-Moreno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno won't allow McVicker to pass to mount.
McVicker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McVicker trying to control the action but Carrillo-Moreno is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
McVicker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carrillo-Moreno!
McVicker looking to control but Carrillo-Moreno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McVicker content just to control the position here.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to hold on but McVicker pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McVicker prevents Carrillo-Moreno from getting the reversal.
McVicker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McVicker controlling from mount.
Further stalling from McVicker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker looking to control but Carrillo-Moreno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carrillo-Moreno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if McVicker 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVicker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
During a confident post fight interview, Prince McVicker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.