PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luzny Stolec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Vega had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Vega
vs
Stolec

192 cm
22
214 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

171 cm
19
202 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luzny Stolec!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stolec changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Vega sneaks out the side door and pushes Stolec away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vega enables Stolec to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stolec with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stolec is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.
Vega is pulling down on Stolec's head to control his posture.
Stolec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stolec postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
Stolec scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stolec with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stolec should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stolec throws a big right hand that misses.
Stolec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stolec throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stolec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stolec throws a big right hand that misses.
Stolec throwing strikes from guard but Vega blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolec throws a big right hand that misses.
Stolec throws a big elbow that misses.
Stolec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stolec throws a big elbow that misses.
Stolec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stolec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stolec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stolec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stolec postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stolec postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
Stolec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stolec is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.
Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stolec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vega wants to stand up but Stolec is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stolec throws a big right hand that misses.
Vega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stolec.
Stolec throwing strikes but missing.
Stolec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stolec is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.
Stolec stands up over Vega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Stolec being controlled here momentarily.
Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stolec on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stolec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stolec working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vega's head.
Stolec postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolec is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.
Vega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stolec postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
Stolec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stolec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stolec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stolec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stolec throws a big elbow that misses.
Stolec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stolec with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stolec.
Stolec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stolec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stolec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stolec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been informed that Stolec has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stolec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stolec is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.
Stolec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stolec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stolec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stolec.
Vega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stolec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stolec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stolec scoring with some ground and pound.
Stolec throws a big elbow that misses.
Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stolec has eaten all the pies!
Stolec is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stolec shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vega is trying to defend but Stolec finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Vega is trying to get back to full guard.
Stolec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stolec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega is controlling Stolec's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stolec lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stolec lands a nice short elbow.
Stolec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stolec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stolec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Stolec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.
Luzny Stolec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Stolec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stolec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stolec is thwarting Vega's attempts to control the position.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Stolec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stolec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stolec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stolec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stolec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Vega is trying to get back to full guard.
Stolec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stolec throwing shots but Vega is blocking nicely.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Stolec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stolec.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Stolec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec drops an elbow to the side of Vega's head.
Stolec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stolec throwing shots but Vega is blocking nicely.
Stolec takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Stolec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stolec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stolec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Stolec throwing shots but Vega is blocking nicely.
Stolec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luzny Stolec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stolec closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vega quickly recovers to half guard.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.
Stolec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stolec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vega won't allow Stolec to pass to mount.
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stolec.
Stolec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolec throwing shots but Vega is blocking nicely.
Stolec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stolec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stolec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stolec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Stolec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Stolec lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stolec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Stolec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Stolec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Stolec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Stolec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stolec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stolec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Stolec slips a nice elbow through Vega's hands, connecting with Vega's forehead.
Stolec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stolec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vega defending well though.
Stolec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Vega is trying to maintain the position but Stolec is very close to passing his half guard.
Stolec scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stolec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Stolec scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stolec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stolec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stolec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stolec thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stolec.
Stolec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stolec.
Stolec is nestled in close to Vega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolec.
Stolec misses with a head shot. Vega uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stolec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stolec throws a big elbow that misses.
Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stolec throwing strikes but missing.
Stolec scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stolec.
Stolec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stolec throwing strikes from guard but Vega blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Royce Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luzny Stolec is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stolec.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luzny Stolec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stolec has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luzny Stolec!