PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Foilayoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Vrinceanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Foilayoung
vs
Vrinceanu

190 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Foilayoung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Morgan Vrinceanu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown but Vrinceanu shows good takedown defense.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown but Vrinceanu shows good takedown defense.
Vrinceanu shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foilayoung.
Foilayoung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vrinceanu as he jumps to the side.

Foilayoung drives through and clinches with Vrinceanu against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foilayoung is looking for a takedown.

Foilayoung pulls Vrinceanu into guard.

Vrinceanu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foilayoung dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinceanu working a defensive guard here.
Vrinceanu keeping moving, preventing Foilayoung from controlling successfully.
Foilayoung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Vrinceanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foilayoung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foilayoung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrinceanu being controlled here, momentarily.

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.
Foilayoung trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinceanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrinceanu trying to control the position.
Foilayoung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foilayoung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vrinceanu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foilayoung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Foilayoung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vrinceanu is aware though and is defending well.

Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Foilayoung wants to stand up but Vrinceanu is controlling him.
Foilayoung pulls Vrinceanu in close to his closed guard and prevents Vrinceanu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vrinceanu with a nice head shot there.
Foilayoung has his hands on Vrinceanu's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Vrinceanu 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.
Vrinceanu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foilayoung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foilayoung seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vrinceanu as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morgan Vrinceanu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vrinceanu tries for a takedown but Foilayoung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foilayoung shoots in looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu tries to sprawl out of it but Foilayoung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vrinceanu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vrinceanu sprawls well. Vrinceanu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foilayoung gets slowly back to his feet.
Edward Foilayoung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Foilayoung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Foilayoung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinceanu letting Foilayoung take a breather here.
Foilayoung tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu is working for takedown but Foilayoung is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foilayoung is looking for a takedown.
Foilayoung wants a takedown.
Foilayoung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vrinceanu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foilayoung to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Foilayoung.
Foilayoung effectively controlling the action here.
Foilayoung seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Foilayoung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrinceanu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vrinceanu throws a strike but Foilayoung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vrinceanu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vrinceanu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foilayoung manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Vrinceanu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foilayoung manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vrinceanu has Foilayoung in his guard.

Foilayoung stopping the sweep attempt from Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edward Foilayoung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Vrinceanu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foilayoung defends it easily.
Vrinceanu is pulling down on Foilayoung's head. It's preventing any offense from Foilayoung, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu wants to sweep here but Foilayoung controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrinceanu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foilayoung's guard.

Foilayoung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vrinceanu's guard.

Vrinceanu is trying to control the position but Foilayoung postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Foilayoung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Foilayoung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vrinceanu feints the counter takedown.
Foilayoung misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrinceanu counters with a three punch combo that has Foilayoung backing up. Foilayoung nods at Vrinceanu to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vrinceanu.

Foilayoung closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foilayoung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrinceanu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu is looking to take this one to the mat.

Foilayoung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Foilayoung.
Foilayoung shoots in for a double leg but Vrinceanu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vrinceanu is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Foilayoung has closed the distance and engaged Vrinceanu in a clinch.
Vrinceanu has Foilayoung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foilayoung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vrinceanu avoiding damage as Foilayoung throws knees to the body.
Vrinceanu is working for takedown but Foilayoung is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foilayoung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vrinceanu prevents a takedown attempt there.

Foilayoung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foilayoung 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.
Vrinceanu stops Foilayoung from standing up.

Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrinceanu throwing strikes but missing.
Foilayoung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vrinceanu.

Vrinceanu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Foilayoung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vrinceanu, into his guard.

Vrinceanu keeping moving, preventing Foilayoung from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu is trying to control the position but Foilayoung postures up.
Foilayoung stays in close to Vrinceanu's body and controls the position.
Vrinceanu is adopting a defensive guard.
Foilayoung tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrinceanu is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Vrinceanu has his foot on Foilayoung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foilayoung works his way back into a safe position though.

Vrinceanu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vrinceanu is trying to control the position but Foilayoung postures up.
Foilayoung 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Foilayoung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foilayoung has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!

Edward Foilayoung wins by unanimous decision!