PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonstein has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck (techno) as his entrance music. Drako Vonstein told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Onizuka
vs
Vonstein

183 cm
29
190 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

176 cm
31
203 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eikichi Onizuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Drako Vonstein!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka scores with a shot to the body.
Onizuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vonstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Onizuka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vonstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vonstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown but Onizuka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eikichi Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drako Vonstein.
Onizuka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Onizuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vonstein pinned against the cage. Vonstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vonstein shoots for a takedown but Onizuka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Vonstein drives through with a takedown into Onizuka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Vonstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vonstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Vonstein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Onizuka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Onizuka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Onizuka!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Onizuka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Onizuka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonstein regains full guard. Nicely done.

Vonstein has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Onizuka doesn't defend quickly enough and Vonstein has managed to lock this one up! Can Onizuka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vonstein on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drako Vonstein!