PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julito Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissors's entrance music is Paper Cut - Linkin Park. A fine choice. Kyle Scissors is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Scissors
vs
Vega

181 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

173 cm
25
162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Syndicate Drugs

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julito Vega!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega keeps the fight on the outside.
Scissors throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vega is defended easily by Scissors.
Scissors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scissors lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vega shoots for a takedown but Scissors saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vega fails to land the takedown.
Kyle Scissors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julito Vega.
Scissors is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Scissors fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors thows a body shot but no joy.
Scissors is looking to clinch.
Scissors tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scissors tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Scissors connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vega momentarily.

Scissors gets caught flat footed, as Vega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissors trying to keep a closed guard but Vega is proving a slippery customer.
Scissors wants to stand up but Vega is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Scissors.

Vega drops back looking for a leg! Scissors is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scissors manages to kick Vega off! Vega jumps back into Scissors's guard.
Scissors tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Scissors looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vega puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scissors tries to roll over but Vega keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scissors misses with a looping right.
Scissors throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Kyle Scissors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scissors defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scissors but Scissors pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Scissors dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Scissors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scissors. Scissors obviously looking to wear him down.
Vega shoots in but Scissors avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Scissors.
Horrible takedown by Vega or perhaps it was just good defense by Scissors which made him look bad.
Scissors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scissors sprawls well. Scissors wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vega gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyle Scissors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julito Vega.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Scissors.
Scissors throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega takes a jab right on the kisser.

Scissors rushes Vega and presses him up against the cage.
Scissors is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Scissors turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega gets back to half guard.
Scissors seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scissors lands with a punch from half guard.
Vega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vega looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scissors passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Scissors.
Vega managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scissors.

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.
Vega defending against the ground and pound.

Scissors stands up.
Scissors slaps away a takedown attempt from Vega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scissors scores with a spinning back kick!
Scissors is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vega is breathing heavily.

Scissors takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Scissors dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Scissors moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scissors as he avoids it easily.
Scissors moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Scissors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scissors clobbers Vega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scissors throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Scissors throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scissors plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vega fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Scissors.
Scissors moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Scissors tests Vega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scissors misses with a wild combination.
Vega shoots in but Scissors avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kyle Scissors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julito Vega.
Vega slips a jab and a cross from Scissors.

That's two 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.
Scissors wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vega.
Scissors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scissors's waist but Scissors gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vega off to one side.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.

Scissors gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scissors content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Scissors breaks the clinch.
Vega checks the leg kick.

Vega scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Scissors is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vega off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Vega's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors punches the canvas rather than the man.
Vega has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Scissors.
Vega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kyle Scissors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scissors seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Scissors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scissors, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!