PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Malverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Vinicius Ii has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vinicius Ii
vs
Malverde

185 cm
29
177 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

179 cm
20
176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinicius Ii avoids the body shot from Malverde.
Vinicius Ii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malverde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinicius Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Vinicius Ii slips under a jab from Malverde.
Vinicius Ii is looking to counter the offense by Malverde and move into the clinch.
Malverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinicius Ii on the side of the head.

It looks like Marcus Vinicius Ii has been cut.
Malverde lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde is looking to slow Vinicius Ii down with leg kicks.
Malverde tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vinicius Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vinicius Ii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malverde sprawls and moves away.
Vinicius Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malverde.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malverde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malverde throws a leg kick which misses Vinicius Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinicius Ii tries to avoid it.
Jesus Malverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Vinicius Ii gets a takedown into half guard.
Malverde trying to control from the bottom.

Vinicius Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malverde sees it coming and defends easily.

Malverde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malverde won't allow Vinicius Ii to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii works his way into full mount!

Vinicius Ii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vinicius Ii fails to take his opponent's back.
Malverde wants to hold on but Vinicius Ii pushes him away.
Vinicius Ii wants to control the pace but Malverde is squirming around nicely.
Vinicius Ii moves to take his opponent's back.
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!

Vinicius Ii looking for the choke but no joy.

Vinicius Ii is looking for the choke from the back position but Malverde is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malverde defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Vinicius Ii is looking for the choke from the back position but Malverde is controlling his hands well.

Vinicius Ii working for the choke.

Vinicius Ii working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Malverde tries to escape the position.
Malverde manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vinicius Ii's guard. Nice work there by Malverde.
Vinicius Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malverde manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malverde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Malverde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinicius Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinicius Ii trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Vinicius Ii stands and throws Malverde's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vinicius Ii moves into full mount!

Vinicius Ii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Malverde is now in Vinicius Ii's guard. A big mistake from Vinicius Ii there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinicius Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malverde is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Vinicius Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
That's time! Vinicius Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A punch combination from Malverde misses.
Malverde works the jab nicely.
Malverde throws a hook but Vinicius Ii avoids it easily.
Vinicius Ii attempts a counter takedown but Malverde avoids it well and moves away.
Vinicius Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malverde's waist but Malverde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vinicius Ii off to one side.
Malverde misses with the body kick

and Vinicius Ii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malverde won't allow Vinicius Ii to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vinicius Ii 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.
Malverde felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Vinicius Ii wants to work for an arm triangle but Malverde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii wants to pass the guard but Malverde is defending well.
Vinicius Ii moves into full mount! Malverde won't be happy about that!
Malverde tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Vinicius Ii working for a submission but Malverde is keeping him at bay.
Vinicius Ii with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Vinicius Ii is working for a guillotine from mount but Malverde frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vinicius Ii goes for an armbar but Malverde turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Malverde.
Malverde slips nicely into half guard.
Vinicius Ii is looking to improve his position.
Malverde is looking to take a break and control but Vinicius Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malverde might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vinicius Ii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Malverde seems to be working for a kimura but Vinicius Ii defends the submission attempt.
Malverde controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii wants to control but Malverde is keeping busy.
Vinicius Ii tries to roll over but Malverde keeps him under control.
Vinicius Ii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hard Knocks Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vinicius Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Vinicius Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malverde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malverde's back!
Vinicius Ii trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malverde showing good submission defense here.

Vinicius Ii is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Vinicius Ii looking to break Malverde's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Malverde remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vinicius Ii will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Vinicius Ii looking for the choke but no joy.
Vinicius Ii trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Malverde preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vinicius Ii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Vinicius Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Malverde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malverde throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Malverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malverde lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinicius Ii.
Malverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinicius Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Malverde.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malverde stuffs the takedown attempt from Vinicius Ii. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesus Malverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malverde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinicius Ii at a distance.
Malverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vinicius Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jesus Malverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Malverde lands but Vinicius Ii takes it in his stride.
Jesus Malverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde dips to his left and cracks Vinicius Ii with an uppercut!
Vinicius Ii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinicius Ii avoids the head kick by Malverde.
Vinicius Ii feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinicius Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malverde.
Vinicius Ii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malverde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vinicius Ii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde scores with a sloppy right hand. Vinicius Ii should have avoided that one.
Malverde thows a body kick. Vinicius Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vinicius Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malverde throws a body kick that misses

and Vinicius Ii counters with a takedown into side control.
Malverde tries to bench press Vinicius Ii off him but Vinicius Ii keeps the position.
Vinicius Ii is looking to take a break and control but Malverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malverde tries to bench press Vinicius Ii off him but Vinicius Ii keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vinicius Ii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinicius Ii is trying to move to mount but Malverde reverses beautifully and ends up in Vinicius Ii's guard.
Malverde won't allow Vinicius Ii to sweep him here.
Malverde is working Vinicius Ii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malverde throws a big right hand that misses.
Vinicius Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Vinicius Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Malverde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vinicius Ii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Vinicius Ii!
Marcus Vinicius Ii looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'JIU JITSUUUU! MAN, YOUR BELT IS MINE !I'M 145 AND 170 KING ! HAHAHAHAHAHA! PATHETIC ONE!'.