PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Vang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Gladstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Vang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vang
vs
Gladstone

177 cm
24
161 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

220 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Vang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Gladstone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vang shoots in but no luck this time.

Gladstone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gladstone throws a strike aimed at the side of Vang's head but Vang avoids it well.
Gladstone in side control, throwing shots but Vang defends.

Vang sneaks out the side door and pushes Gladstone away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Gladstone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vang's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gladstone wants to free his trapped foot but Vang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gladstone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vang defending well though.
Gladstone throwing shots but Vang is blocking nicely.
Gladstone tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vang controls his leg.
Vang is trying to control but can't.

Gladstone is working for a kimura but Vang is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladstone trying to control the pace.
Vang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gladstone.
Vang is trying to control but can't.
Vang is trying to get back to full guard.
Gladstone stops Vang from getting back to his feet.
Vang is trying to maintain the position but Gladstone is very close to passing his half guard.
Gladstone not doing much here.
Let's hope that Gladstone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vang tries to get to full guard but Gladstone has control of the leg.
Vang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gladstone.

Vang kicks Gladstone off and gets back to his feet.
Gladstone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gladstone misses with a double jab.
Vang misses with a takedown attempt - Gladstone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gladstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Gladstone replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vang blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Vang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vang with a poor takedown
and Gladstone counters with a left and a right that stings Vang.

Gladstone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vang's half guard.
Gladstone stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vang is trying to get back to full guard.
Gladstone is taking a breather. Vang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vang is controlling Gladstone's trapped leg to prevent Gladstone from advancing to side control.
Gladstone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vang defending well though.
Gladstone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladstone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vang regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vang doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gladstone won't allow Vang to get back to his feet.
Vang looking for a sweep. Not yet Vang, not yet.
Vang trying to keep a closed guard but Gladstone is proving a slippery customer.
Gladstone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gladstone wants to pass the guard but Vang is keeping the position.
Vang wants to stand up but Gladstone is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gladstone throws a head kick but Vang moves out of range.

Gladstone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gladstone looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vang wants to control the position but Gladstone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Gladstone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gladstone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Gladstone gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vang wants to improve his position but Gladstone is controlling well.
Gladstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vang is trying to stand.
Gladstone controlling the pace.
Vang is looking to improve his position.
Gladstone is trying to control. Vang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vang tries to kick Gladstone off but Gladstone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gladstone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vang keeps working.
Vang has his hands clasped together around Gladstone's back. He's all about the action.

Gladstone is looking for a kimura but Vang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gladstone to get the leverage.
Joey Gladstone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gladstone is breathing heavily.
Gladstone is controlling the pace.
Gladstone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vang fails with a takedown attempt.
Gladstone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vang fails with the takedown.
Gladstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Vang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Vang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gladstone looking to score a takedown here. Vang is defending well but Gladstone drives through and ends up in Vang's guard.

Vang has his feet on Gladstone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gladstone throws a leg kick
and Gladstone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Gladstone dives in and scores a takedown into Vang's guard.

Vang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gladstone is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gladstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vang avoids a kick to the body.
Gladstone dodges the punch combination from Vang.
Vang throws a right hand that Gladstone ducks under and follows up with a left that Gladstone also avoids with ease.
A jab from Gladstone misses.
Nice takedown defense from Gladstone. No joy for Vang on that attempt.
Gladstone fails to land with a series of punches.
Joey Gladstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vang closes the distance and clinches up with Gladstone, looking for a takedown. Vang pushes Gladstone against the cage but Gladstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGladstone.
Vang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gladstone counters with a three punch combo that has Vang backing up. Vang nods at Gladstone to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gladstone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Vang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Vang but he's now mounted!
Vang can't escape the position.
Vang is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Gladstone has taken his back!
Gladstone biding his time, looking for the opening.

Gladstone looking to break Vang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gladstone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gladstone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vang tries to escape but Gladstone has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Gladstone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gladstone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vang. That did some damage!
Vang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gladstone.

Gladstone moves into range and clinches up with Vang.
A bit of stalling here from Gladstone.

Gladstone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vang throwing strikes but missing.
Gladstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gladstone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gladstone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladstone wants to stand up but Vang is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vang throws a strike but Gladstone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vang controlling the position.
Gladstone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vang shoots in for a double leg but Gladstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gladstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vang is defended easily by Gladstone.
Vang misses with a hook.
Vang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gladstone is fending him off so far but Vang persists. Nope, Gladstone circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Vang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gladstone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Gladstone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vang is trying to stand up here but Gladstone is controlling him well.
Vang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gladstone is working away from the top position though.
Vang wants to improve his position but Gladstone is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladstone stops Vang from getting back to his feet.
Gladstone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gladstone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gladstone passes to side control.
Vang is looking for a sweep.
Gladstone working the body and head with strikes.

Gladstone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vang looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Gladstone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vang is trying to escape back to his feet but Gladstone uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladstone gets to mount! Vang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gladstone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vang's head.

Gladstone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vang to get to his feet.
Vang dives in and grabs Gladstone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gladstone pushes down on Vang's head and hops out.

Gladstone looking to score a takedown here. Vang is defending well but Gladstone drives through and ends up in Vang's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gladstone's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Vang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joshua Vang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Gladstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joey Gladstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gladstone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Gladstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gladstone 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Gladstone!