PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Vipers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Sarney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vipers
vs
Sarney

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

O'Brannigan's Fightwear
Win Nutritional

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Vipers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Sarney!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vipers avoids it really well and circles away.
Vipers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sarney.
Vipers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarney.
Matt Vipers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Sarney.
Sarney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vipers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarney somewhat.

Vipers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vipers looking to control but Sarney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sarney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sarney can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vipers works his way to his opponent's back.
Vipers controlling well, preventing Sarney from escaping the position.
Sarney turns into Vipers and is now in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney trying to control but Vipers is working from the bottom.
Vipers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sarney stops Vipers from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vipers is pulling down on Sarney's head. It's preventing any offense from Sarney, at least for the moment.
Vipers keeping moving, preventing Sarney from controlling successfully.

That's two 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sarney tries for a takedown but Vipers circles away easily

and Vipers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sarney's guard now.
Vipers stopping the sweep attempt from Sarney.
Sarney keeping moving, preventing Vipers from controlling successfully.
Vipers tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarney is retaining full guard.
Vipers is working hard here to advance position.
Vipers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vipers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Vipers is trying to work for a kimura but Sarney is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Sarney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sarney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Sarney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vipers manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Sarney goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vipers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarney but great work by Vipers.
Vipers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarney keeps working.
Sarney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Vipers is trying to get an arm triangle but Sarney is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarney is looking for a sweep.

Vipers swings around for an armbar but Sarney sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vipers's guard.
Sarney trying to control the position from guard on top but Vipers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vipers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Vipers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sarney with a poor takedown

and Vipers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sarney's guard.
Vipers looking to pass the guard.
Sarney controls Vipers momentarily but Vipers frees himself.
Sarney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vipers kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sarney keeping full guard, as Vipers tries to pass.
Sarney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarney, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sarney with a lazy takedown attempt

and Vipers counters with a single leg into guard. Sarney didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipers wants to control from the top but Sarney keeps moving.
Sarney trying to control the position.
Vipers wants to pass the guard but Sarney is keeping the position.
Sarney wants to sweep here but Vipers controlling him for the moment.
Vipers passes into half guard.
Sarney is not content to let Vipers control the position.
Sarney is trying to maintain the position but Vipers is very close to passing his half guard.
Vipers is pressing down on Sarney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sarney is holding on for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sarney shoots and misses

and Vipers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matt Vipers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Sarney.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipers trying to control from Sarney's half guard. Sarney has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sarney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarney is breathing heavily.
Sarney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vipers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vipers trying to control but Sarney is working from the bottom.
Sarney trying to keep a closed guard but Vipers is proving a slippery customer.
Sarney keeping full guard, as Vipers tries to pass.
Vipersis looking to pass into half guard but Sarney pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sarney is in guard.
Vipers keeping moving, preventing Sarney from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sarney with a lazy takedown attempt

and Vipers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sarney's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vipers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sarney's guard.
Vipers prevents Sarney from improving his position.
Vipers trying to pass the guard but Sarney defending well.

Vipers seems to be working for a kimura but Sarney defends the submission attempt.
Sarney regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sarney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vipers manages to get himself to full guard.
Sarney won't allow Vipers to sweep him here.
Sarney wants to pass the guard but Vipers is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarney advances to half guard.
Sarney wants to pass to mount but Vipers is defending the position.

Sarney is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vipers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vipers is controlling Sarney's trapped leg to prevent Sarney from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarney prevents Vipers from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Vipers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vipers takes a swing at Sarney's ribcage but misses.
Sarney tries for a takedown but Vipers circles away easily

and Vipers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sarney looking to control.
Vipers wants to pass the guard but Sarney is keeping the position.
Vipers preventing the sweep.
Vipers tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarney is retaining full guard.
Vipers postures up.
Sarney wants to sweep here but Vipers controlling him for the moment.
Vipers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sarney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vipers's best efforts.
Sarney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipers wants to free his trapped foot but Sarney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matt Vipers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Vipers is working for a submission of some sort.
Vipers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sarney!
Sarney 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.
Vipers tries to pass to full mount but Sarney defends it.
Vipers wants to take a breather but Sarney is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vipers is pressing down on Sarney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sarney is holding on for now.

Vipers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sarney won't allow Vipers to pass to mount.
Sarney is trying to control but can't.
Sarney is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vipers is staying active.
Sarney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vipers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vipers's back!
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Sarney looking to break Vipers's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vipers remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sarney will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sarney wants to control but Vipers manages to buck him off and is now in Sarney's guard! Nice work there by Vipers!
Vipers trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vipers is one step ahead there.
Vipers tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarney is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sarney is trying to control the position but Vipers postures up.
Vipers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vipers preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sarney misses with a takedown attempt

and Vipers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vipers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vipers pushes down on Sarney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vipers wants to free his trapped foot but Sarney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michel Sarney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Vipers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarney is looking to improve his position.
Vipers trying to mount his opponent but Sarney defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Vipers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vipers 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Vipers!