PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 1056 p4p, 1458 weight class) and Ken Vrjalya (ranked 129 p4p, 174 weight class). Vinicius Kicklighter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ken Vrjalya's chin.

Kicklighter
vs
Vrjalya

185 cm
31
190
17 - 7 - 1

180 cm
34
195
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Kicklighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrjalya staying out of range there.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicklighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrjalya slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a combination

and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter is trying to maintain the position but Vrjalya is very close to passing his half guard.

Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Kicklighter defends it.

Vrjalya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kicklighter is just riding it out for now. Vrjalya eventually gives up the hold.

Vrjalya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kicklighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vrjalya.
Vrjalya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kicklighter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vrjalya controlling the action here.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Kicklighter won't allow it.
Vrjalya wants to control but Kicklighter is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kicklighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kicklighter is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to control but Kicklighter wriggling away.
Vrjalya controlling the pace for now.
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but Kicklighter doesn't allow it.
Vrjalya trying to control but Kicklighter is having none of it.
Kicklighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vrjalya on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Vrjalya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kicklighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kicklighter and Vrjalya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kicklighter is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Vrjalya wants to control for a moment but Kicklighter uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya trying to advance position but Kicklighter counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Vrjalya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Kicklighter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vrjalya doesn't seem phased though.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter lands with a cross.
Vrjalya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kicklighter throws a sloppy body shot

and Vrjalya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Kicklighter is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter controlling Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya passes Kicklighter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kicklighter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vrjalya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kicklighter trying to control but Vrjalya postures up.

Vrjalya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicklighter sees it coming and defends easily.
Vrjalya controlling the action here.

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.
Vrjalya is just content to waste time from the top position. Kicklighter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vrjalya pushing down on Kicklighter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vrjalya is trying to control. Kicklighter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Kicklighter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kicklighter is holding on for now.
Vrjalya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but Kicklighter defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vrjalya is working for a kimura but Kicklighter is defending it quite comfortably.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Kicklighter defends it.
Vrjalya stalling away here and it's allowed Kicklighter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vrjalya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Kicklighter is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Vrjalya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kicklighter has escaped the position, nice work there.

Vrjalya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vrjalya taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vrjalya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kicklighter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vrjalya's guard! Nice work there by Kicklighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Vrjalya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kicklighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kicklighter throws a hook but Vrjalya blocks it.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicklighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrjalya ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Vrjalya off the cage and back into range.
Vrjalya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicklighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrjalya defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Vrjalya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kicklighter defends it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kicklighter. That's going to slow Vrjalya down.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Vrjalya slips the punch.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Vrjalya moved out of range.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Vrjalya avoids it easily.
Vrjalya slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kicklighter tries to work over Vrjalya's front leg with a kick but Vrjalya checks it.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrjalya blocks a jab.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Kicklighter misses with a leg kick

so Vrjalya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicklighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya being controlled here momentarily.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Kicklighter is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vrjalya forces his way into half guard.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vrjalya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vrjalya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrjalya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vrjalya looking to control but instead Kicklighter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vrjalya wants to pass to mount but Kicklighter is defending the position.
Ken Vrjalya has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrjalya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Kicklighter is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Vrjalya.
I've got Vrjalya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.