PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Steinig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Vizotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Steinig
vs
Vizotto

178 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Steinig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Vizotto!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steinig slips under a jab from Vizotto.
Vizotto throws a series of punches but Steinig moves out of range.
Vizotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steinig.
Steinig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steinig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steinig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steinig fails to land the takedown.
Steinig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vizotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Steinig drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steinig in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vizotto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steinig off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steinig just trying to survive but Vizotto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Steinig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vizotto's arms.

Vizotto has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Steinig! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vizotto gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernando Vizotto!