PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teodoro Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vergoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Vergoslav has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hunter
vs
Vergoslav

171 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodoro Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Vergoslav!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Vergoslav shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunter's guard.
Hunter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vergoslav lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vergoslav sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vergoslav is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunter looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vergoslav showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter shoots and misses
and Vergoslav counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Vergoslav drives through with a takedown into Hunter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Vergoslav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vergoslav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunter being controlled here, momentarily.

Vergoslav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Vergoslav trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vergoslav stands up and waves to Hunter to follow him.

Vergoslav is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunter's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergoslav is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position.
Vergoslav stalling.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Vergoslav seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergoslav trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is trying to stand.

Hunter looking for subs from the bottom but Vergoslav mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vergoslav dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vergoslav gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.

Vergoslav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter tries to clinch but Vergoslav is having none of it.
Vergoslav is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Vergoslav has Hunter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vergoslav pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunter tumbling to the mat - Vergoslav dives into Hunter's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vergoslav is controlling him.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Hunter wants to stand up but Vergoslav is controlling him.
Vergoslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Vergoslav is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vergoslav controlling from the top position.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Vergoslav tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergoslav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Vergoslav sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vergoslav throws a counter combo.
Hunter scores with a jab. Vergoslav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Vergoslav moves into range and clinches up with Hunter.

Vergoslav gets control of Hunter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vergoslav will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter won't allow Vergoslav to get back to his feet.
Vergoslav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter wanted to stand there but Vergoslav had control of the position.
Hunter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hunter trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vergoslav is trying to keep Hunter in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vergoslav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vergoslav looking to score a takedown here. Hunter is defending well but Vergoslav drives through and ends up in Hunter's guard.
Vergoslav wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Vergoslav postures up.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Vergoslav from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is trying to keep Vergoslav in close.
Vergoslav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Vergoslav from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergoslav wants to stand but Hunter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vergoslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunter lands with a nice combination. Vergoslav backs away looking to recover.

Vergoslav clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vergoslav gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hunter landing rabbit punches to the side of Vergoslav's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Hunter wants to control but Vergoslav is keeping busy.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Vergoslav has control of the leg.
Vergoslav is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position.
Vergoslav missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is holding on to half guard well.
Vergoslav with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Vergoslav tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Igor Vergoslav is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Vergoslav darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.

That's four 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.
Vergoslav is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter trying to control the position but instead, Vergoslav has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunter into the cage.
Vergoslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Vergoslav wants the takedown. Hunter is fighting it off but Vergoslav persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hunter's guard against the cage.
Vergoslav wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vergoslav gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Teodoro Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Vergoslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vergoslav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vergoslav has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vergoslav!