PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Vreeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Uusierkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusierkki has chosen Rob Zombie - Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vreeland
vs
Uusierkki

170 cm
23
183 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Vreeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuomas Uusierkki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusierkki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vreeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uusierkki at a distance.
Uusierkki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vreeland swivels and escapes.
Vreeland connects with the punch.
Vreeland lands a jab to the head.

Vreeland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vreeland won't allow Uusierkki to sweep him here.

Vreeland stands and steps away. Uusierkki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Uusierkki with a poor takedown
and Vreeland counters with a left to the body.
Uusierkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vreeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Uusierkki is just out of range.
Uusierkki throws a lazy head kick

and Vreeland counters with a shoot takedown. Uusierkki fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vreeland looking to pass the guard.
Uusierkki is trying to keep Vreeland in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vreeland wants to pass the guard but Uusierkki is keeping the position.
Vreeland is working hard here to advance position.
Vreeland postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Uusierkki wants to stand up but Vreeland is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vreeland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uusierkki wants to get back to his feet but Vreeland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vreeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uusierkki swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vreeland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Vreeland drops back looking for a leg! Uusierkki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uusierkki manages to kick Vreeland off! Vreeland jumps back into Uusierkki's guard.
Vreeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vreeland trying to move into half guard but instead Uusierkki has managed to sweep!
Uusierkki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vreeland's guard.

Uusierkki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vreeland is pressing down on Uusierkki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vreeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uusierkki manages to get himself to full guard.

Vreeland gets to his feet. Uusierkki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Uusierkki tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Vreeland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Vreeland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Uusierkki dives on top into guard.

Uusierkki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vreeland dives on top into guard.
Uusierkki looks gassed!
Vreeland stops Uusierkki from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Vreeland slips nicely into half guard.
Uusierkki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vreeland.
Vreeland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Vreeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uusierkki sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Uusierkki is defending against the submission attempts here by Vreeland.
Vreeland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Vreeland 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.

Uusierkki tries to sprawl but Vreeland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vreeland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uusierkki's head.

Uusierkki looking for submissions off his back.

Vreeland is looking for a kimura here.
Vreeland prevents Uusierkki from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vreeland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uusierkki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uusierkki trying to control from the bottom.
Ron Vreeland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vreeland stops Uusierkki from getting back to his feet.

Uusierkki is defending against the submission attempts here by Vreeland.

Vreeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uusierkki sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uusierkki regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vreeland forces his way into half guard.

Vreeland is trying to work for a kimura but Uusierkki is defending well.

Vreeland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uusierkki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vreeland.
Vreeland is pressing down on Uusierkki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uusierkki is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vreeland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uusierkki is trying to stand back up but Vreeland is controlling him
Uusierkki is concentrating on defense, preventing Vreeland from advancing position.
Uusierkki has a hand on Vreeland's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vreeland takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Vreeland goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Uusierkki is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vreeland wants to sweep but no luck.

Uusierkki drops back looking for a leg! Vreeland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vreeland manages to kick Uusierkki off! Uusierkki jumps back into Vreeland's guard.
Vreeland wants to sweep but no luck.
Vreeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uusierkki manages to get himself to full guard.
Vreeland wants to pass the guard but Uusierkki is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uusierkki is looking to stand up but Vreeland isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Vreeland dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Uusierkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uusierkki tries for a takedown but Vreeland circles away easily
and Vreeland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uusierkki moves to clinch but Vreeland breaks away
and Vreeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vreeland checks a leg kick.
Uusierkki tries to clinch

and Vreeland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Uusierkki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uusierkki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uusierkki is trying to keep Vreeland in close.
Vreeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vreeland postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Uusierkki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vreeland, into his guard.
Uusierkki preventing the sweep.

Vreeland working for a guillotine from mount but Uusierkki is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vreeland gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Uusierkki tries to clinch

and Vreeland counters with a takedown into side control.
Vreeland prevents Uusierkki from escaping the position.

Vreeland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Vreeland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vreeland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four 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.
Vreeland working away.
Tuomas Uusierkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Vreeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uusierkki trying to remain calm as Vreeland controls from the top position.
Uusierkki sneaks back into half guard.
Vreeland wants to stand up but Uusierkki manages to regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Vreeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vreeland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Vreeland!