PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Flabianno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flabianno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pet Shop Boys - Absolutely Fabulous kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wagner Flabianno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Impaler
vs
Flabianno

174 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
167 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Impaler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wagner Flabianno!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flabianno is looking to clinch but Impaler is avoiding it.
Flabianno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flabianno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Impaler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flabianno napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Impaler working the body and head with strikes.
Flabianno is trying to escape the position but Impaler is controlling the position.
Flabianno manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Impaler wants to pass the guard but Flabianno is defending well.
Impaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flabianno keeps working.
Impaler wants to pass to mount but Flabianno is defending the position.
Impaler not doing much here.
Impaler is pressing down on Flabianno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flabianno is holding on for now.
Impaler trying to control from half guard but Flabianno is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler trying to mount his opponent but Flabianno defends it.
Flabianno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Impaler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Impaler's back!
Flabianno throwing sloppy strikes.
You can see the frustration on Impaler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Impaler trying to control the hands but Flabianno won't let him.
Impaler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Flabianno content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flabianno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Flabianno prevents Impaler from getting the reversal.
Impaler regains half guard.
Impaler trying to get back to full guard but Flabianno takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler is trying to escape the mount.
Flabianno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Impaler is looking to escape.
Impaler trying desperately to get to his feet.
Impaler is looking to get to half guard.

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

Impaler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Flabianno.
Flabianno avoids the attempt from Impaler to control.
Impaler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Flabianno.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flabianno avoids the attempt from Impaler to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Impaler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Impaler looks for a takedown but Flabianno sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flabianno.
A big left from Impaler misses.
Flabianno misses with a two punch combination.
Impaler fails with the takedown.
Flabianno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Impaler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flabianno stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impaler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flabianno avoids it really well and circles away.
Impaler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flabianno tries to avoid it but Impaler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flabianno to the ground. Flabianno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Impaler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flabianno.
Vlad Impaler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Impaler misses with a takedown attempt - Flabianno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flabianno throws a push kick but Impaler slaps the foot to one side.
Impaler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Impaler fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabianno throws a right hand that Impaler ducks under and follows up with a left that Impaler also avoids with ease.
Vlad Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flabianno gets caught flat footed, as Impaler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flabianno tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Flabianno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Impaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Flabianno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Impaler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flabianno trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impaler wants to control from the top but Flabianno keeps moving.

Impaler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno can't keep his opponent in guard - Impaler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flabianno is trying to stand back up but Impaler is controlling him
Flabianno is not content to let Impaler control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Impaler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Impaler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Flabianno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flabianno is trying to get back to full guard.
Impaler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Impaler wants to take a breather but Flabianno is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno tries to get to full guard but Impaler has control of the leg.
Impaler trying to mount his opponent but Flabianno defends it.
Impaler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Impaler wants to take a breather but Flabianno is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Impaler shoots in and drives through. Flabianno sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flabianno. That's going to slow Impaler down.
Flabianno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Flabianno.
Impaler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flabianno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Impaler somewhat.
Flabianno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut there from Flabianno.

It looks like Vlad Impaler has been cut.
Flabianno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Impaler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno takes a swing at Impaler's ribcage but misses.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown but Flabianno shows good takedown defense.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flabianno as he jumps to the side.
Impaler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flabianno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Impaler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flabianno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Impaler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flabianno throws a hook to the side of Impaler's head but Impaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Impaler tries for a takedown but Flabianno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flabianno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flabianno throws an overhand right that lands on Impaler's shoulder, as Impaler tries to avoid the shot.
Flabianno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flabianno was well out of range. Poor timing from Impaler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wagner Flabianno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Impaler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flabianno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Impaler feints and as Flabianno raises his hands in defense, Impaler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Impaler stopping the sweep attempt from Flabianno.
Flabianno keeping moving, preventing Impaler from controlling successfully.

Flabianno has his foot on Impaler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Impaler works his way back into a safe position though.
Impaler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Impaler forces his way into half guard.
Impaler wants to free his trapped foot but Flabianno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Impaler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flabianno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler looking to pass the guard.
Impaler advances position into side control!
Impaler taking a breather here.

Impaler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flabianno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flabianno is trying to control Impaler's posture but Impaler avoids it.
Impaler is looking to take a break and control but Flabianno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flabianno regains half guard there - taking advantage of Impaler's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Flabianno is staying active underneath Impaler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Impaler seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Impaler trying to control the action but Flabianno is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flabianno closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Impaler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flabianno.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flabianno sprawls well. Flabianno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Impaler throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Flabianno does no damage.
Flabianno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Impaler.
Flabianno throws a big shot that misses.

Impaler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flabianno is trying to defend but Impaler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Impaler seems to be working for a kimura but Flabianno defends the submission attempt.
Flabianno is staying active underneath Impaler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flabianno trying to control but Impaler postures up.
Impaler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flabianno!
Impaler looking to control but Flabianno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Flabianno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Impaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Impaler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flabianno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flabianno has escaped and now he's on top!
Impaler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flabianno wants to control from the top but Impaler keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wagner Flabianno really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Impaler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Impaler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Impaler fails with a takedown attempt.
Impaler shoots in for a double leg but Flabianno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flabianno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Impaler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
Flabianno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flabianno throws a one two combo.
Impaler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flabianno's waist but Flabianno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Impaler off to one side.
Flabianno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flabianno throws a series of punches but Impaler avoids them all with ease.

Flabianno pushes Impaler up against the cage in a clinch.
Impaler tries to break the clinch but Flabianno is controlling the position.
Flabianno scores with a nice hook to the head.

Flabianno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Flabianno lands a left and a right that sends Impaler crashing to the canvas! Flabianno dives into mount looking to finish!

Impaler is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabianno landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Impaler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Flabianno tries to control but Impaler wriggling away.
Impaler seems to have got his legs back now.
Impaler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Flabianno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Flabianno looking to control but Impaler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Impaler regains half guard.

Flabianno seems to be working for a kimura but Impaler defends the submission attempt.

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.
Impaler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Impaler trying to control here.
Flabianno prevents Impaler from improving his position.
Flabianno is pressing down on Impaler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Impaler is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno controlling the action here.

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

Flabianno is working for a kimura but Impaler is defending it quite comfortably.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Impaler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impaler is pressing down on Flabianno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flabianno is holding on for now.
Vlad Impaler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flabianno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Impaler.

Impaler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flabianno is just riding it out for now. Impaler eventually gives up the hold.
Flabianno wants to improve his position but Impaler is controlling well.

Impaler is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wagner Flabianno dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Impaler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A slapping body kick lands there for Flabianno.
Flabianno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flabianno just misses with a punch to the body.

Impaler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Impaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flabianno keeps working.
Impaler trying to mount his opponent but Flabianno defends it.
Flabianno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flabianno is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Impaler wants to work for an arm triangle but Flabianno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Impaler throwing shots but Flabianno is blocking nicely.
Impaler passes to side control.

Impaler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flabianno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flabianno is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Impaler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Impaler is working for a kimura here but Flabianno manages to reverse the position and he's now in Impaler's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Impaler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flabianno defends well.
Flabianno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Impaler keeping moving, preventing Flabianno from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flabianno passes Impaler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Impaler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flabianno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flabianno's back!
Flabianno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Impaler's guard. Nice work there by Flabianno.
Flabianno slips nicely into half guard.
Impaler gets back to full guard.
Vlad Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Impaler's head.
Impaler wants to sweep but no luck.
Wagner Flabianno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Flabianno lying in Impaler's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Impaler decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Flabianno taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Impaler!
Vlad Impaler retains his lightweight title!