PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venom Vortex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vortex has chosen VOIVOD into the abyss as his entrance music. Venom Vortex will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Weston
vs
Vortex

190 cm
22
211 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

205 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy
xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dakota Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Venom Vortex!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vortex throws a combination. Weston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weston throws a jab but it's blocked by Vortex.
Weston throws a right and a left that Vortex avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Weston.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
Weston throws a lazy uppercut

and Vortex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weston's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vortex looking to pass the guard.

Vortex drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weston dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston trying to control but Vortex is working from the bottom.
Weston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Vortex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vortex keeping moving, preventing Weston from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vortex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex keeping moving, preventing Weston from controlling successfully.
Vortex controls Weston momentarily but Weston frees himself.
Weston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vortex is trying to get back to his feet.
Vortex is trying to get back to half guard.

Weston decides to stand back up. Weston steps back and let's Vortex get back to his feet.
Weston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weston slips a straight right by Vortex.

Vortex looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Weston!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weston tries to hold on but Vortex postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vortex swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Weston is now in Vortex's guard. A big mistake from Vortex there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vortex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weston is looking to stand up but Vortex won't let him.
Weston trying to control but Vortex is working from the bottom.
Weston is really struggling to control Vortex but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weston wants to pass the guard but Vortex is keeping the position.

Vortex has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Weston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vortex.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weston has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jab by Weston.

Vortex is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Weston's half guard.

Vortex seems to be looking for submissions.

Vortex seems to be working for a kimura but Weston defends the submission attempt.

Vortex 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.
Vortex is trying to control. Weston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vortex is looking for a kimura here.

Vortex is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vortex is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vortex takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice combination there by Weston.
No joy there for Weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weston lands a nice hook to Vortex's body. Vortex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weston misses with a two punch combination.
Vortex is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Vortex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weston sprawls well initially but Vortex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vortex 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.
Vortex content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vortex is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weston defends it well.
Weston is staying active underneath Vortex, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Weston kicks off Vortex and gets to his feet.
Dakota Weston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weston shoots in and drives through. Vortex sprawls well.
Weston throws a combination that misses
and Vortex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vortex closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weston quickly recovers to half guard.

Weston is defending against the submission attempts here by Vortex.
Vortex wants to control but Weston is keeping him busy.

Vortex seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Weston has recovered full guard.
Vortex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Vortex passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Vortex thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vortex goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vortex but great work by Weston.
Vortex is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vortex is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vortex tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Weston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Weston decides to stand back up. Weston steps back and let's Vortex get back to his feet.
Vortex is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vortex goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weston throws a right hand that Vortex ducks under and follows up with a left that Vortex also avoids with ease.
Vortex moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weston swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Vortex.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vortex throws the left hand but Weston avoids the punch easily.
Weston misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Weston does no damage.
Vortex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vortex avoids the body shot from Weston.

Vortex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weston was covering up waiting for the punch and Vortex finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vortex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vortex advances position into side control!

Vortex goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Weston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vortex's guard! Nice work there by Weston!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venom Vortex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice jab there from Vortex.
Weston throws a nice looking combination but Vortex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vortex lands a glancing blow to the side of Weston's head.
Weston moves in looking to clinch but Vortex pushes him off.
Weston leaves Vortex with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weston misses with a double jab
and Vortex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vortex is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Weston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weston doesn't manage to clinch there - Vortex circles away.
Vortex avoids the body shot from Weston.
Weston throws a leg kick but Vortex moved away.
Weston swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vortex, as that shot connected.
Vortex cracks Weston with an open hand slap.
Vortex throws the left hand but Weston avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Weston misses.
Weston throws a nice looking combination but Vortex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vortex digs a good body shot into Weston's ribs.
Vortex with a nice cross.
Vortex lands a really nice looking cross but Weston seems unphased.

Vortex scores a takedown into full mount!

Vortex goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Weston turns into him and now he's in Vortex's guard.
Vortex manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Vortex goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Weston turns into him and now he's in Vortex's guard.
Venom Vortex has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Weston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vortex, up you get!
Vortex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weston looks to score with a jab to the body but Vortex is just out of range.
Vortex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vortex slips a jab and a cross from Weston.
Good shot there by Vortex.

Weston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weston showed some decent athleticism there.
Vortex wants to improve his position but Weston is controlling well.
Vortex is pressing down on Weston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dakota Weston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weston is looking to stand up but Vortex won't let him.
Vortex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vortex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Weston wants to stand and escape but instead Vortex has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Weston can't keep his opponent in guard - Vortex advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Vortex is looking for a kimura but Weston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vortex to get the leverage.
Vortex controlling the action here.
Weston works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston being controlled here, momentarily.
Vortex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vortex trying to control but Weston is working from the bottom.
Vortex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venom Vortex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vortex 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

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