PBP Commentary

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

Mosby
vs
Vantrell

180 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Mosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Vantrell!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mosby gets caught napping as Vantrell dives in and scores a takedown. Mosby manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vantrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mosby's head.
Vantrell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vantrell stopping the sweep attempt from Mosby.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Vantrell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vantrell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vantrell is pushing down on Mosby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mosby is fighting to maintain full guard but Vantrell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mosby tries to get to full guard but Vantrell has control of the leg.

Vantrell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mosby is just riding it out for now. Vantrell eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosby taking some punishment here, with Vantrell in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vantrell is looking for a kimura here.

Mosby has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vantrell escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vantrell!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantrell cracks Mosby with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Vantrell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mosby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vantrell working the ground and pound.
Vantrell is looking to take a break and control but Mosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vantrell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mosby gets back to half guard.

Vantrell 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.

Vantrell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mosby sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vantrell 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mosby tries to get to full guard but Vantrell has control of the leg.
Mosby gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vantrell advances to half guard.
Mosby moves into full guard.
Vantrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vantrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mosby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vantrell has managed to get both his arms back between Mosby's legs - danger averted.
Vantrell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vantrell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mosby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mosby manages to get back to half guard.

Mosby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mosby is not content to let Vantrell control the position.

Vantrell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mosby tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vantrell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vic Vantrell!
Vic Vantrell is the new welterweight champion!