PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Victory (ranked 5334 p4p, 4627 weight class) and Vick Falcon (ranked 486 p4p, 441 weight class). Falcon has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Vick Falcon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Victory
vs
Falcon

192 cm
18
230
0 - 2 - 0

196 cm
23
220
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Victory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vick Falcon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Victory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcon looks winded!
Victory tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcon swivels and escapes.
Victory shoots in for a takedown but Falcon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcon avoids the head kick by Victory.
Victory defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Falcon.
Victory tries to counter with a takedown but Falcon is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Victory.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Victory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victory checks a leg kick.
Falcon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Victory avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Falcon enables Victory to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Falcon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Victory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falcon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Victory postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon is looking to stand up but Victory isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victory controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Falcon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Victory manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victory thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Falcon wants to control from the top but Victory keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victory swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Victory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Falcon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Victory avoids it really well and circles away.

Victory clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Victory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Falcon has Victory up against the cage in a clinch.
Victory putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falcon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Victory lands a hook to the side of the head.
Victory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Victory has had enough of the clinch but Falcon keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falcon tries for a takedown but Victory manages to get underhooks.
Victory stalling the fight.
Victory managing to block the knees to the body from Falcon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Victory dominated that round.
That's time! Victory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Victory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ace Victory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcon dives in for a single leg takedown but Victory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Victory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falcon tries to avoid it but Victory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falcon to the ground. Falcon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Victory tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falcon defends well and Victory ends up having to push Falcon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Victory tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falcon is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Victory jumps guard and drags Falcon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Victory looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Victory's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Victory is trying to control the position but Falcon postures up.
Victory is really struggling to control Falcon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Victory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Victory has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Falcon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Victory jumps guard but Falcon stands there with Victory around his waist. Victory gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Victory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victory with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon fails to pull guard.

Victory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Falcon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Victory to the ground. Falcon is now in Victory's guard.
Victory wants to get back to his feet but Falcon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Victory is looking to sweep but instead, Falcon has passed into half guard.
Ace Victory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Victory pushes Falcon off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Victory circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victory wants to clinch.
Victory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcon avoids it really well and circles away.
Victory shoots in and drives through. Falcon sprawls well.
Falcon shoots in looking for a takedown. Victory tries to sprawl out of it but Falcon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Victory manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Victory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcon can do to turn this around?
Victory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four 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.
Victory tries to clinch but Falcon moves out of range.
Victory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Victory.
Victory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcon avoids it really well and circles away.
Victory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falcon defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falcon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Victory defends it nicely.
It looked like Victory was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Victory dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Victory shoots in for a double leg but Falcon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Victory shoots in looking for a takedown but Falcon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Victory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Victory is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Victory. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Falcon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Victory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Victory trying to remain calm as Falcon controls from the top position.
Falcon wants to stand but Victory is controlling his arm.
Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victory keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victory is trying to control Falcon's posture but Falcon avoids it.
Falcon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Victory!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Victory wants to hold on but Falcon pushes him away.
Falcon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Falcon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Falcon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Victory tries to hold on but Falcon pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Victory is looking to escape.
Victory is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Falcon trying to control but Victory is having none of it.
Victory is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon wants to control the pace but Victory is squirming around nicely.
Falcon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Victory tries to lock up and control but Falcon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Falcon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Victory?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Victory tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falcon with good strikes from the mount here!
Victory is desperately trying to improve his position but Falcon has a good base and remains in mount.
Falcon lands a heavy elbow.
Victory manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Falcon is looking for a kimura here.
Vick Falcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ace Victory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falcon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vick Falcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Victory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

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