PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenny Klorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vandelay
vs
Klorian

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 Las Vegas, Art Vandelay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenny Klorian!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klorian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Klorian tries to clinch up.

Vandelay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vandelay works over Klorian with some ground and pound from guard.

Klorian working for a triangle but Vandelay defends it easily.
Vandelay wants to pass the guard but Klorian is keeping the position.

Klorian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vandelay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klorian keeping moving, preventing Vandelay from controlling successfully.
Klorian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vandelay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Klorian keeping moving, preventing Vandelay from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klorian trying to keep a closed guard but Vandelay is proving a slippery customer.

Klorian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vandelay preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klorian keeping moving, preventing Vandelay from controlling successfully.
Vandelay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Klorian's guard.
Vandelay advances position into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vandelay is looking to take a break and control but Klorian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Vandelay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Vandelay stands up.
Vandelay is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Klorian counter with a right hand.
Vandelay wants to clinch but Klorian slips to the side
and Klorian counters with a nice leg kick.

Klorian instigates a clinch.
Vandelay tries to land knees in the clinch but Klorian avoids the damage to the body.

Vandelay lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vandelay prevents Klorian from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vandelay in particular looking to stall.
Klorian is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klorian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vandelay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klorian throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Klorian has his hands on Vandelay's head, controlling the position.
Klorian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vandelay is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klorian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vandelay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Klorian is tightening it up a little... Vandelay has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vandelay reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vandelay taps out! nice BJJ there by Klorian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fenny Klorian!