PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny THA VAPOUR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Fantazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

THA VAPOUR
vs
Fantazzi

200 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinny THA VAPOUR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Fantazzi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantazzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but THA VAPOUR manages to avoid it.
THA VAPOUR tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fantazzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
THA VAPOUR throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantazzi.
Fantazzi keeps the fight on the outside.
THA VAPOUR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantazzi.
Fantazzi stuffs the takedown attempt from THA VAPOUR. THA VAPOUR gets slowly back to his feet.
THA VAPOUR throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fantazzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
THA VAPOUR scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
THA VAPOUR shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fantazzi sprawls well. Fantazzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. THA VAPOUR gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantazzi misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Fantazzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fantazzi.
THA VAPOUR uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantazzi.
Fantazzi cracks THA VAPOUR with an open hand slap.
Fantazzi dips to his left and cracks THA VAPOUR with an uppercut!
THA VAPOUR goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantazzi takes a swing at THA VAPOUR's ribcage but misses.
THA VAPOUR shoots in but Fantazzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny THA VAPOUR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
THA VAPOUR tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fantazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fantazzi is fending him off so far but THA VAPOUR persists. Nope, Fantazzi circles away and we're back to standing.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Fantazzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
THA VAPOUR throws a head kick that misses.
Vinny THA VAPOUR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantazzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from THA VAPOUR.
THA VAPOUR is breathing heavily.
THA VAPOUR shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
THA VAPOUR fails in his attempt to clinch.
THA VAPOUR doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantazzi circles away.
THA VAPOUR fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fantazzi avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantazzi scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantazzi scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Vinny THA VAPOUR has been cut.
THA VAPOUR keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantazzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and THA VAPOUR counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
THA VAPOUR struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantazzi controls his hands.
Fantazzi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
THA VAPOUR prevents Fantazzi from breaking the clinch.
Fantazzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
THA VAPOUR drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantazzi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantazzi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fantazzi is trying to break free.
Fantazzi working hard to break the clinch.
THA VAPOUR keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fantazzi's efforts to push away.
Fantazzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
THA VAPOUR is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantazzi can't break the clinch.
THA VAPOUR can't get the takedown.
THA VAPOUR prevents Fantazzi from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Fantazzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny THA VAPOUR's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

THA VAPOUR on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from THA VAPOUR does no damage.
THA VAPOUR takes a jab right on the kisser.
THA VAPOUR tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fantazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantazzi throws a good cross that connects.
THA VAPOUR takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
THA VAPOUR bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantazzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantazzi cracks a nice hook into THA VAPOUR's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Fantazzi does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantazzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantazzi tests THA VAPOUR's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank Fantazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
THA VAPOUR takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantazzi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Fantazzi.
THA VAPOUR blocks a jab.
THA VAPOUR takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
THA VAPOUR closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantazzi throws a series of punches but THA VAPOUR moves out of range.
Fantazzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but THA VAPOUR moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
THA VAPOUR looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantazzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between THA VAPOUR's hands.
Fantazzi lands with an uppercut that bounces THA VAPOUR off the cage and back into rage.
Vinny THA VAPOUR is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantazzi looks to score with a jab to the body but THA VAPOUR is just out of range.
Fantazzi lands a jab to the nose.
Fantazzi loads up on a big right hand but THA VAPOUR slips the punch.
THA VAPOUR takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantazzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but THA VAPOUR manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantazzi misses with a double jab.
THA VAPOUR slips a straight right by Fantazzi.
Fantazzi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
THA VAPOUR moves out of range of the leg kick from Fantazzi.
THA VAPOUR throws a front kick that sends Fantazzi stumbling back into the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for THA VAPOUR. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fantazzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before THA VAPOUR has time to react.
A lazy left from Fantazzi finds it's target.
Fantazzi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frank Fantazzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
THA VAPOUR falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fantazzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantazzi tries to bum rush THA VAPOUR with a series of wild strikes but THA VAPOUR uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Fantazzi.
THA VAPOUR looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice combination there by Fantazzi.
Fantazzi throws a looping overhand right but THA VAPOUR ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fantazzi cracks a nice hook into THA VAPOUR's ribs.
THA VAPOUR shoots in looking for a takedown. Fantazzi tries to sprawl out of it but THA VAPOUR keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fantazzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
THA VAPOUR takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Fantazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinny THA VAPOUR's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fantazzi scores with a jab. THA VAPOUR acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantazzi scores with a body shot.
Fantazzi misses with a looping right.
Fantazzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantazzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantazzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Fantazzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantazzi throws out a loose jab but THA VAPOUR uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantazzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
THA VAPOUR has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantazzi.
Fantazzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
THA VAPOUR tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to de liver by Fantazzi. Beautiful body shot.
Fantazzi scores with a jab to the body.
THA VAPOUR takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantazzi lands a nice hook to THA VAPOUR's body. THA VAPOUR takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantazzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frank Fantazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR drops his hands momentarily and Fantazzi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
THA VAPOUR on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
THA VAPOUR takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantazzi lands with a hook. THA VAPOUR tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantazzi stalks THA VAPOUR and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into THA VAPOUR's face. THA VAPOUR staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Fantazzi.
THA VAPOUR blocks a low kick nicely.
THA VAPOUR gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fantazzi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THA VAPOUR fails with the takedown
and Fantazzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantazzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantazzi lands with a cross.
Fantazzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantazzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantazzi connects with a right hand. THA VAPOUR shakes it off.
THA VAPOUR really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
THA VAPOUR throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantazzi.
Fantazzi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

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.
Fantazzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantazzi sizes up THA VAPOUR with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantazzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but THA VAPOUR moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Fantazzi. That snapped THA VAPOUR's head back.
THA VAPOUR with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fantazzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny THA VAPOUR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantazzi throws a front kick aimed at THA VAPOUR's knee but THA VAPOUR avoids it well.
THA VAPOUR takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
THA VAPOUR takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantazzi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Fantazzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fantazzi 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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Fantazzi!