PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Terry (ranked 6531 p4p, 0 weight class) and MT VG (ranked 6522 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Terry
vs
VG

167 cm
21
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MT VG!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terry stuffs the takedown.
VG shoots in for a double leg but Terry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

VG moves into range and clinches up with Terry.
VG can't get the takedown.
Ronald Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MT VG.
Stalling in the clinch from VG.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Terry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

VG breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VG shoots for a takedown but Terry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Terry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Terry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
VG tries for a takedown but Terry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Terry attempts a counter takedown but VG avoids it well and moves away.
MT VG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VG scores with a three punch combo!
Terry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says VG as he avoids it easily.
VG changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
VG lands a nice hook to Terry's body. Terry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terry tries to clinch but VG moves out of range.
Terry is looking to clinch but VG is avoiding it.

VG closes the distance and clinches.

VG breaks the clinch.
VG goes for a double leg but Terry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Terry continues to drive forward.
VG misses with a wild combination.
Terry feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry tries to clinch up.
VG tries for a takedown but Terry circles away easily

and Terry moves into the clinch.
Terry wants to break free but VG has control.
VG has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Terry after a bit of a struggle.
Terry is trying to force a seperation but VG has the dominant position.

VG successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Terry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VG has momentary wrist control but Terry slips an elbow through the middle.
Terry wants to get up but he can't break VG's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
VG is trying to keep Terry in close.
Terry being controlled here momentarily.
Terry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Terry wants to stand but VG has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
VG with a nice cross.
VG scores with a spinning back kick!
VG goes for a double leg but Terry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Terry continues to drive forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for VG.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VG shoots in for a double leg but Terry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
VG looks winded!
Terry moves out of range of the body kick.
As VG tries to get set, Terry tries to push him back and clinch up but VG manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MT VG dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

VG fails to land the takedown.

VG clinches up against the cage.

VG's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Terry moves into the clinch.

VG's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. VG manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

VG has Terry up against the cage in a clinch.
VG jumps guard but Terry stands there with VG around his waist. VG gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VG has Terry pressed against the cage, preventing Terry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Terry gets underhooks to prevent VG's takedown attempt.
Ronald Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MT VG.

VG pulls guard effortlessly.
VG preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
VG is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Terry wants to stand but VG is controlling his posture from full guard.
VG has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
VG is trying to control the position but Terry postures up.

Terry stands up and waves to VG to follow him.
VG tried to score with a low kick but Terry checks it.

VG closes the distance and clinches.
Terry avoiding damage.
VG drops down looking for an ankle pick but Terry pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VG throws a head kick that misses.
VG swats away the attempt to clinch by Terry.
Terry is looking to clinch.
VG throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

VG darts in and clinches Terry up against the cage.
VG is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Terry stops a takedown attempt from VG.
VG is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables VG to keep the fight standing.

Terry breaks the clinch.

VG clinches with his opponent.

VG's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VG shoots in looking for a takedown but Terry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing VG's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
VG throws a lazy body kick

so Terry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Terry stands up from VG's guard - Terry perhaps looking for a knockout.
VG fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MT VG showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Terry closes the distance and clinches up with VG, looking for a takedown. Terry pushes VG against the cage but VG circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from VG is defended easily by Terry.
Terry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Terry tries to clinch up.
VG shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Terry sprawls well. Terry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. VG gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VG throws out a loose jab but Terry uses good head movement to avoid it.

Terry clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Terry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terry trying to control the position but instead, VG has worked for underhooks and has pushed Terry into the cage.

VG breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from VG.
Terry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ronald Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MT VG.
VG shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Terry pinned against the cage. Terry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Terry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
VG takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

VG drives through and clinches with Terry against the cage.

Terry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

VG has managed to clinch.
VG stops a takedown attempt from Terry.
Terry is trying to force a seperation but VG has the dominant position.

Terry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

VG has Terry up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from VG.

VG's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from VG.
VG shoots in looking for a takedown but Terry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing VG's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Terry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
VG gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Terry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
VG wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Terry manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

VG trying to control from the bottom.

Terry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so VG is just riding it out for now. Terry eventually gives up the hold.
VG is trying to maintain the position but Terry is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Terry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think VG has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MT VG!