PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Vandrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandrox comes to the cage accompanied by Embrace Of The Endless Ocean. Danny Vandrox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Beast Mode's chin.

Vandrox
vs
Mode

192 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

196 cm
23
263 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Vandrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Mode!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mode slips a jab and a cross from Vandrox.
Mode moves out of range as Vandrox throws a body kick.
Mode fails with a takedown attempt.
Mode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vandrox's waist but Vandrox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mode off to one side.

Mode drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Mode gets to his feet - Vandrox follows without any prompting.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt - Vandrox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danny Vandrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.
Vandrox closes the distance and clinches up with Mode, looking for a takedown. Vandrox pushes Mode against the cage but Mode circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mode with a poor takedown

and Vandrox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mode is adopting a defensive guard.
Mode looks gassed!
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!
Vandrox is looking to stand up but Mode won't let him.
Vandrox trying to control the position from guard on top but Mode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mode manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vandrox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vandrox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mode has hold of Vandrox's hands but Vandrox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mode can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mode tries to get to full guard but Vandrox has control of the leg.

Vandrox stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Mode gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vandrox won't allow Mode to sweep him here.
Vandrox trying to control the position from guard on top but Mode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vandrox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandrox wants to get up but he can't break Mode's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vandrox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mode has control of Vandrox's left arm, preventing Vandrox from doing any damage.
Vandrox sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mode manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vandrox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vandrox seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vandrox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mode manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mode looking for a sweep. Not yet Mode, not yet.

Vandrox drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mode looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mode looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mode!
Vandrox is pushing Mode's head away, looking to escape. Mode manages to hold on to the position though.
Vandrox is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mode tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vandrox's legs.
An elbow from Mode crashes against the mat.
Vandrox wants to control but Mode postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mode in side control, throwing shots but Vandrox defends.
Mode working the ground and pound but Vandrox is defending the strikes.

Mode wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vandrox, who protects the arm well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mode has his takedown stuffed

and Vandrox counters by clinching up.
Vandrox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mode fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vandrox wants to get back to striking at distance but Mode won't allow it.
Vandrox has Mode pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandrox working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Vandrox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vandrox scoring well with a low kick there.
Mode shoots and misses
and Vandrox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mode will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vandrox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mode as he avoids it easily.
Vandrox tries for a takedown but Mode sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mode shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vandrox sprawls well. Vandrox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mode gets slowly back to his feet.
Danny Vandrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.
Vandrox wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vandrox.
Mode throws a series of punches but Vandrox avoids them all with ease.

Vandrox takes the fight into the clinch.
Vandrox is trying to force a seperation but Mode has the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrox is trying to break free.
Vandrox slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Vandrox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mode goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vandrox prevents it.
Vandrox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mode just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vandrox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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.
Vandrox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Mode jumps guard and drags Vandrox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Vandrox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mode manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vandrox has Mode in his guard.
Mode advances to half guard.
Mode landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mode not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mode thows a huge punch but Vandrox dodges it nicely.
Vandrox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mode.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mode throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mode missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mode throwing shots but Vandrox is blocking nicely.
Vandrox wants to control but Mode is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vandrox.
Mode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vandrox as he avoids it easily.
Vandrox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mode.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt

and Vandrox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vandrox trying to control from half guard but Mode is working away.
Mode keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mode wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Vandrox.
Mode tries to kick Vandrox off but Vandrox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Danny Vandrox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vandrox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mode knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vandrox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mode defending well though.
Mode wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vandrox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mode is fending him off so far but Vandrox persists. Nope, Mode circles away and we're back to standing.

Vandrox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vandrox is trying to control the action in half guard but Mode is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Vandrox dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vandrox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vandrox is fending him off so far but Mode persists. Nope, Vandrox circles away and we're back to standing.
Vandrox fails to land with a series of punches.
Vandrox throws a solid leg kick but Mode takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vandrox.
Vandrox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vandrox is looking to clinch.
Mode fails with a takedown attempt.
Vandrox throws a one two combo.
Mode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vandrox's waist but Vandrox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mode off to one side.
Danny Vandrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.
Vandrox misses with a head kick.
Mode fails with the takedown.
Mode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vandrox counters with a takedown into side control.
Mode manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mode sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vandrox defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vandrox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mode scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vandrox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mode on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrox preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mode working the head and body with strikes.
Mode wants to free his trapped foot but Vandrox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mode not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mode thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vandrox's head.
Vandrox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vandrox is looking to control Mode's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vandrox avoid being mounted?
Mode missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mode with a poor takedown
and Vandrox counters with a three punch combo that has Mode backing up. Mode nods at Vandrox to acknowledge the strikes.
Vandrox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vandrox as he jumps to the side.
Vandrox misses with a body kick.
Vandrox misses with a double jab.
Vandrox fails with a takedown attempt.
Vandrox throws a right hand that Mode ducks under and follows up with a left that Mode also avoids with ease.
Mode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vandrox swivels and escapes.
Mode circles away from the clinch attempt.

Vandrox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mode is trying to stand up here but Vandrox is controlling him well.
Vandrox thows a huge punch but Mode dodges it nicely.
Vandrox is looking to stall here but Mode recovers full guard.
Mode wants to stand and escape but Vandrox is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrox is looking to stand up but Mode won't let him.
Mode looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mode pushes Vandrox off and scrambles back to his feet.

Mode shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vandrox is trying to defend but Mode finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mode thows a huge punch but Vandrox dodges it nicely.
Vandrox is trying to stand back up but Mode is controlling him
Mode looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandrox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mode scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mode working the head and body with strikes.
Vandrox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mode.
Mode is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mode not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danny Vandrox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mode has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mode landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mode thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vandrox to regain full guard.
Vandrox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mode slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mode misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Vandrox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vandrox 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Vandrox!