PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roelof Gerritzen (ranked 3384 p4p, 2946 weight class) and Ken Vrjalya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Vrjalya has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gerritzen
vs
Vrjalya

178 cm
29
174
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
29
180
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roelof Gerritzen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerritzen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vrjalya.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vrjalya.

Vrjalya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gerritzen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vrjalya is in Gerritzen's guard.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gerritzen seems keen to control Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya trying to control but Gerritzen is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya wants to free his trapped foot but Gerritzen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerritzen controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vrjalya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerritzen defends it well.
Vrjalya throws a strike but Gerritzen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gerritzen wants to get back to his feet but Vrjalya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
Vrjalya wants to take a breather but Gerritzen is having none of it.
Gerritzen is in trouble now - Vrjalya has advanced to mount!
Vrjalya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gerritzen is holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vrjalya takes Gerritzen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gerritzen is in trouble.

Gerritzen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vrjalya's arms.

Vrjalya has his arm under Gerritzen's chin here. Game over son! Vrjalya squeezes tightly and Gerritzen is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Vrjalya!
An out of breath Ken Vrjalya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.