PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Lapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader has chosen Burn It To The Ground as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lapuz
vs
Vader

150 cm
29
135 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

160 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lapuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vic Vader!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader wants to clinch up but Lapuz keeps it at a distance.
Vader misses with a kick to the body.
Vader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lapuz circles away.
Vader shoots and misses

and Lapuz counters with a single leg into guard. Vader didn't expect that.
Vader trying to control the position.
Vader is looking to sweep but instead, Lapuz has passed into half guard.
Vader is pressing down on Lapuz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapuz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Vader is looking for a triangle here but Lapuz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vader is trying to control Lapuz's posture but Lapuz avoids it.
Vader tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lapuz off and has taken his back!
Vader controlling well, preventing Lapuz from escaping the position.

Vader has managed to slip his arm under Lapuz's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lapuz is tapping out! Submission win for Vader.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vic Vader!
During a confident post fight interview, Vic Vader thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.