PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scorchio Whitehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Vinicius Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whitehouse
vs
Vinicius Ii

180 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

KnockOut
Lion Fightwear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scorchio Whitehouse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius Ii!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehouse connects with the punch.
Whitehouse swinging wildly here.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vinicius Ii fails with the takedown.
Vinicius Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Whitehouse tries to sprawl out of it but Vinicius Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Whitehouse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a double leg but Whitehouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Whitehouse throws a big counter combination but Vinicius Ii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scorchio Whitehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vinicius Ii.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a double leg but Whitehouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Whitehouse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whitehouse lands a nice shot that snaps Vinicius Ii's head back.
Vinicius Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitehouse sprawls well. Whitehouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinicius Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitehouse sprawls well. Whitehouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Whitehouse was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vinicius Ii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Vinicius Ii swings around for an armbar but Whitehouse sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vinicius Ii's guard.
Vinicius Ii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vinicius Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Whitehouse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vinicius Ii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vinicius Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehouse is one step ahead there.
Whitehouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinicius Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vinicius Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinicius Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Vinicius Ii, not yet.
Vinicius Ii is still trying to improve position.

Vinicius Ii looking for a guillotine here but Whitehouse defends easily.
Whitehouse trying to control but Vinicius Ii is working from the bottom.
Whitehouse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vinicius Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehouse is one step ahead there.
Whitehouse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehouse trying to control but Vinicius Ii is working from the bottom.
Vinicius Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitehouse controlling from the top position.

Vinicius Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitehouse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinicius Ii on the ground.
Whitehouse won't allow Vinicius Ii to sweep him here.
Vinicius Ii is trying to control the position but Whitehouse postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Vinicius Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitehouse defends well.

Vinicius Ii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vinicius Ii working for submissions but it's allowed Whitehouse to get to half guard.
Vinicius Ii manages to get to full guard.
Vinicius Ii 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vinicius Ii is on top in guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinicius Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitehouse is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scorchio Whitehouse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vinicius Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitehouse counters with a left to the body.
Vinicius Ii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Whitehouse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vinicius Ii.
Vinicius Ii fails with the takedown.
Vinicius Ii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Whitehouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Scorchio Whitehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vinicius Ii.
Whitehouse scores with a nice right hand.
Vinicius Ii tries for a takedown but Whitehouse circles away easily
and Whitehouse counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinicius Ii shoots for a takedown but Whitehouse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whitehouse thuds a left hand into Vinicius Ii's body.
Whitehouse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitehouse lands with a good body shot.
Vinicius Ii tries for a takedown but Whitehouse circles away easily
and Whitehouse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vinicius Ii thinking.
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!
Whitehouse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Whitehouse is looking to wear down Vinicius Ii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whitehouse with a nice cross.
Vinicius Ii shoots and misses
and Whitehouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitehouse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vinicius Ii under the eye.
Vinicius Ii is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehouse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitehouse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitehouse lands with a shot to the body.
Vinicius Ii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vinicius Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitehouse lands a head shot.
Whitehouse lands with a straight right. Vinicius Ii didn't see that one coming.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vinicius Ii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whitehouse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vinicius Ii scrambles back to his feet.
Whitehouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinicius Ii misses with a takedown attempt
and Whitehouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehouse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Whitehouse displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Vinicius Ii is rocked!

It looks like Marcus Vinicius Ii has been cut.
Vinicius Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinicius Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vinicius Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Whitehouse finish him?
Whitehouse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitehouse misses with a double jab.
Whitehouse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinicius Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Whitehouse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vinicius Ii backs up against the ropes.
Vinicius Ii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinicius Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitehouse as he avoids it easily.
Scorchio Whitehouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinicius Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitehouse tries to avoid it but Vinicius Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitehouse to the ground. Whitehouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whitehouse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vinicius Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitehouse defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Whitehouse. Those never looked like landing.
Whitehouse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whitehouse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitehouse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whitehouse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Whitehouse lands with a right hand.
Vinicius Ii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whitehouse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scorchio Whitehouse is winning the standup battle so far.

Vinicius Ii dives in and scores a takedown into Whitehouse's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Vinicius Ii is trying to improve his position.
Whitehouse trying to control the position but Vinicius Ii is working away.
Whitehouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinicius Ii can do to turn this around?
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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vinicius Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitehouse wants to control but Vinicius Ii is keeping him busy.
Vinicius Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whitehouse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii is trying to work for a sweep but Whitehouse has mounted him!
Vinicius Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vinicius Ii wants to hold on but Whitehouse pushes him away.
Whitehouse trying to control but Vinicius Ii is having none of it.
Whitehouse has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vinicius Ii gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitehouse wants to pass the guard but Vinicius Ii is defending well.
Vinicius Ii is looking for a sweep. Whitehouse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scorchio Whitehouse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vinicius Ii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitehouse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitehouse punishes Vinicius Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Vinicius Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitehouse's waist but Whitehouse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vinicius Ii off to one side.
Vinicius Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitehouse counters with a stiff right hand.
Scorchio Whitehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vinicius Ii.
Whitehouse connects with a body shot that sends Vinicius Ii's belly button to the back.
Whitehouse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whitehouse.
Whitehouse misses with a double jab.
Vinicius Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whitehouse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitehouse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitehouse misses with the combination.
Vinicius Ii feints the counter takedown.
Vinicius Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Whitehouse as Vinicius Ii shoots in.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vinicius Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus Vinicius Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitehouse lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whitehouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitehouse throws out a powerful jab.
Whitehouse lands a nice hook to Vinicius Ii's body. Vinicius Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whitehouse sizes up Vinicius Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whitehouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitehouse lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitehouse as he avoids it easily.
Whitehouse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinicius Ii momentarily.
Vinicius Ii has his takedown stuffed
and Whitehouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitehouse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinicius Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitehouse defends well and Vinicius Ii ends up having to push Whitehouse into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whitehouse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whitehouse duly obliges.
Vinicius Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whitehouse misses with a two punch combination.
Whitehouse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vinicius Ii takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehouse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Whitehouse cracks the inside of Vinicius Ii's front leg.

Vinicius Ii looking to score a takedown here. Whitehouse is defending well but Vinicius Ii drives through and ends up in Whitehouse's guard.
Vinicius Ii stopping the sweep attempt from Whitehouse.
Whitehouse is trying to control the position but Vinicius Ii postures up.
Vinicius Ii passes into half guard.
Vinicius Ii prevents Whitehouse from improving his position.
Vinicius Ii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Whitehouse!
Vinicius Ii trying to control but Whitehouse is having none of it.
Vinicius Ii with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii prevents Whitehouse from getting the reversal.

Vinicius Ii is working for a guillotine from mount but Whitehouse frees his head quite easily.
Whitehouse is trying desperately to improve position.

Vinicius Ii goes for an armbar but Whitehouse turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Whitehouse.

Vinicius Ii looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Whitehouse is defending well. Vinicius Ii quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Whitehouse has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vinicius Ii celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Vinicius Ii!
Marcus Vinicius Ii is the new welterweight champion!