PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between VJ Kiwi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiwi's entrance music is Redlight - Get Out My Head. A fine choice. VJ Kiwi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kiwi
vs
Vieira

150 cm
28
133 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

183 cm
28
157 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, VJ Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kiwi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kiwi wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Kiwi controlling from the top position.
Kiwi trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiwi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kiwi is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiwi throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kiwi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kiwi trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.

Kiwi swings around for an armbar but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kiwi's guard.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kiwi wriggles free and stands up.

Kiwi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kiwi showed some decent athleticism there.
Kiwi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiwi seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Kiwi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiwi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiwi is working away from the top position though.
Kiwi trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it.

Kiwi wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kiwi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiwi is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kiwi seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.

Kiwi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiwi is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kiwi wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Kiwi misses with a double jab

and Vieira counters by moving into the clinch.

Kiwi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vieira can't fight it off and eventually Kiwi manages to take the fight to the floor. Vieira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kiwi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiwi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
VJ Kiwi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiwi wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Kiwi pushing down on Vieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kiwi controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi is stalling here. Vieira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kiwi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vieira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kiwi tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Kiwi is working hard here to advance position.

Vieira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiwi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Kiwi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kiwi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiwi, who protects the arm well.
Kiwi is looking to regain half guard here but Vieira keeps moving and retains side control.
Vieira wants to control but Kiwi is keeping him busy.
Kiwi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Vieira 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.
Kiwi is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kiwi avoid being mounted?
Kiwi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kiwi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kiwi wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Kiwi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vieira is not content to let Kiwi control the position.
Vieira is letting Kiwi control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kiwi tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Kiwi trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kiwi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

VJ Kiwi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kiwi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vieira quickly recovers to half guard.
Kiwi trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Vieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kiwi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Kiwi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kiwi wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kiwi stalling.
Kiwi is keen to just control but Vieira is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kiwi seems content to control.
Kiwi prevents Vieira from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because VJ Kiwi just wasn't active enough.
Kiwi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiwi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kiwi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kiwi wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
VJ Kiwi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiwi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiwi sprawls well. Kiwi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.

Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
Kiwi is trying to stand.
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!
Vieira is thwarting Kiwi's attempts to control the position.
Vieira stops Kiwi from getting back to his feet.
Kiwi regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiwi wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiwi as he avoids it easily.
Kiwi throws a half hearted mid kick.

Kiwi drives through with a takedown into Vieira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kiwi from controlling successfully.

Kiwi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vieira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vieira has escaped and now he's on top!
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control but Kiwi is working from the bottom.
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kiwi is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Kiwi keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiwi swinging wildly here.
Leo Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiwi misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Kiwi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Kiwi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
VJ Kiwi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiwi 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... VJ Kiwi!
VJ Kiwi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™, into his post fight interview.