PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and So Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor comes to the ring accompanied by Pregador Luo - Apaga Mas Não Bate. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Vitor
vs
Nguyen

190 cm
24
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
272 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

New Wave Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, So Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen is looking to clinch.
Vitor misses the jab.
Nguyen slaps away a takedown attempt from Vitor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vitor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vitor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nguyen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nguyen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vitor stands and throws Nguyen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Vitor wants to control for a moment but Nguyen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Vitor 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Nguyen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vitor pulls his head out easily.

Vitor seems to be looking for submissions.
Vitor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vitor trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nguyen tries to reverse the position but Vitor maintains control.

Vitor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Vitor misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Vitor - just one landing.

It looks like So Nguyen has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vitor.
Vitor misses with an uppercut. Nguyen saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Vitor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on So Nguyen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nguyen slaps away a takedown attempt from Vitor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nguyen tries for a takedown but Vitor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor looks to throw the jab but Nguyen is out of range.
Vitor throws a looping overhand right but Nguyen ducks down to avoid it.
Vitor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nguyen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nguyen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nguyen drops back looking for a leg! Vitor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vitor manages to kick Nguyen off! Nguyen jumps back into Vitor's guard.
Vitor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nguyen passes Vitor's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Nguyen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vitor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nguyen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Vitor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vitor fails with the takedown

and Nguyen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Vitor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nguyen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nguyen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nguyen stops Vitor from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nguyen won't allow Vitor to sweep him here.
Vitor keeping full guard, as Nguyen tries to pass.
Vitor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nguyen is one step ahead there.
Vitor is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nguyen looking to pass the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slow jab from Vitor misses its intended target.
Nguyen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

So Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on So Nguyen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vitor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Vitor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nguyen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vitor trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Vitor slows the pace down.
Nguyen is not content to let Vitor control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen is looking for a sweep.

Vitor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vitor misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vitor looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Vitor with a poor takedown

and Nguyen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nguyen.
Nguyen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vitor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nguyen prevents Vitor from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nguyen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Nguyen is working for a kimura but Vitor is defending it quite comfortably.
Vitor is pressing down on Nguyen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitor is keeping the position for now.
Nguyen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nguyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vitor wants to stand up but Nguyen is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Vitor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nguyen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nguyen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nguyen stops Vitor from standing up.

That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitor is on top in guard.

Nguyen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vitor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vitor passes Nguyen's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Vitor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nguyen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vitor.
Vitor wants to control but Nguyen is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Vitor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vitor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Vitor!