PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Pick
vs
Vector

185 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 2

186 cm
28
210 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Vector!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector tries for a takedown but Pick circles away easily
and Pick counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Pick.
Pick lands with a right hand.

Pick clinches.
Pick lands a shoulder strike.
Vector is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Vector.
Nice elbow from Pick.

It looks like Victor Vector has been cut.
Vector blocks an uppercut.
Vector drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Vector.
Pick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vector has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pick lands an elbow inside that Vector shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vectors head.
Vector has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vector takes an elbow to the temple.
Pick lands an elbow inside that Vector shrugs off.
Vector goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pick prevents it.
Vector takes an elbow to the temple.
Vector is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pick pushes Vector back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pick lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vector takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vector is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vector is working for takedown but Pick is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pick scores with a hook to the body.

Vector gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vector trying to mount his opponent but Pick defends it.
Vector wants to control but Pick is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pick is trying to get back to full guard.
Vector stalling away here and it's allowed Pick to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vector passes Pick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vector missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vector trying to control from half guard but Pick is working away.
Vector landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vector trying to control but Pick is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vector shoots in for a takedown but Pick shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Pick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vector.
Vector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pick.
Pick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vector has his takedown stuffed
and Vector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vector closes the distance and clinches up with Pick, looking for a takedown. Vector pushes Pick against the cage but Pick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Pick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Vector's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vector gets a double leg takedown into Pick's guard.
Vector wants to pass the guard but Pick is keeping the position.
Vector slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vector trying to control but Pick is working from the bottom.
Pick wants to sweep here but Vector controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vector trying to control the position from guard on top but Pick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vector displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pick throws out the jab.
Vector with a poor takedown
and Pick counters with a stiff right hand.
Pick throws a jab when Vector was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pick as he connects with a hook.
Vector has his takedown stuffed
and Pick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vector thinking.
Pick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vector.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Vector.
Pick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vector.
Pick is looking to counter the offense by Vector and move into the clinch.
Vector shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vector looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vector trying to control the position from guard on top but Pick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vector is in close to Pick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pick holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vector accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vector tries to free his leg and advance position but Pick is retaining full guard.
Vector forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick gets full guard.
Vector is looking to pass into half guard but Pick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pick is in guard.

Vector looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pick is one step ahead there.
Pick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vector's guard.
Vector wants to control but Pick is keeping busy.
Pick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vector manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pick won't allow Vector to sweep him here.
Vector has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pick has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vector is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Pick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Vector's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vector was well out of range. Poor timing from Pick.
Vector throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pick's waist but Pick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vector off to one side.
Pick stuns Vector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vector misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pick counter with a right hand.
Vector takes one to the side of the head.
Pick throws a body shot but no joy.
Vector closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pick circles away.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Vector.
Vector ducks under a wild hook from Pick.
Vector with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pick counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vector displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pick throws out the jab.
And Vector tries to counter it with a takedown but Pick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pick scores with a jab.
Vector darts in looking for a takedown but Pick gets double underhooks and turns Vector into the cage.
Pick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Pick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vector can do to turn this around?
Vector takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pick connects with a body shot.
Pick scores with a body shot.
Pick slaps away a takedown attempt from Vector, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pick lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Pick.
Vector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vector changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Pick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steve Pick is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vector pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pick catches Vector with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pick scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Vector.
Pick throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Pick. No joy for Vector on that attempt.
Vector dives in for a single leg takedown but Pick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vector tries for a takedown but Pick circles away easily
and Pick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pick lands a right hook to the body.
Pick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Pick misses.
Vector tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pick swivels and escapes.
Pick tries to counter by clinching up but Vector breaks away and moves out of range.
Vector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pick takes a swing at Vector's ribcage but misses.
Victor Vector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vector manages to avoid it.
Pick cracks Vector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pick scores with a jab to the body.
Vector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pick lands a nice looking body shot.
Pick lands with an uppercut that bounces Vector off the cage and back into range.
Vector with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pick scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pick lands with a shot to the body.
Pick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vector manages to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pick.
Vector is working for takedown but Pick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vector.
Pick gets through Vector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Pick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Pick!