PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakwon DeNiro (ranked 5847 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lopata Vasile (ranked 5952 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.

DeNiro
vs
Vasile

150 cm
25
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Zakwon DeNiro!
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, Lopata Vasile!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vasile scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DeNiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

DeNiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasile is just riding it out for now. DeNiro eventually gives up the hold.
DeNiro is thwarting Vasile's attempts to control the position.
Vasile is looking to improve his position.

DeNiro is working for a kimura but Vasile is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasile wants to control but DeNiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vasile tries to roll over but DeNiro keeps him under control.
DeNiro uses his free foot to push down on Vasile's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vasile.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasile is in all sorts of trouble here.

DeNiro goes for an armbar but Vasile turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vasile.
DeNiro keeping moving, preventing Vasile from controlling successfully.

DeNiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

DeNiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vasile should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, DeNiro has tightened it up now! Vasile should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zakwon DeNiro!
Zakwon DeNiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.