PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniele Vantaggiato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Shum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shum has chosen Oficina G3 - Depois da Guerra as his entrance music. Daniele Vantaggiato had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Vantaggiato
vs
Shum

182 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
218 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[MMABR] WIN Nutritional
[MMABR] WIN Nutritional

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniele Vantaggiato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kelvin Shum!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vantaggiato moves in looking to clinch but Shum pushes him off.
Shum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Vantaggiato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vantaggiato lands in his opponent's guard.
Shum wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vantaggiato manages to pass to side control.
Vantaggiato prevents Shum from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vantaggiato is trying to work for a kimura but Shum is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vantaggiato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Vantaggiato is working for a submission of some sort.
Shum tries to kick Vantaggiato off but Vantaggiato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vantaggiato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Shum clinches up against the cage.
Shum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vantaggiato.
Vantaggiato has Shum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shum.
Vantaggiato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shum walks away with a smile on his face. Vantaggiato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniele Vantaggiato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vantaggiato.
Shum digs a good hook to Vantaggiato's body.
Shum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vantaggiato backs up against the cage.

Shum clinches.
Vantaggiato tries to score a body lock takedown but Shum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vantaggiato has Shum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Shum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Vantaggiato with that takedown attempt.
Kelvin Shum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Shum has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vantaggiato wants a takedown.
Vantaggiato is breathing heavily.
Vantaggiato tries to pull guard but Shum holds him up against the cage and eventually Vantaggiato drops back down to his feet.
Shum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vantaggiato or not.
Vantaggiato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shum prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Shum as the two fighters clinch.

Shum manages to break the clinch.
Vantaggiato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Shum.

Shum closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Shum.
Shum stops a takedown attempt from Vantaggiato.
Shum lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shum.
Vantaggiato fails to pull guard.
Vantaggiato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shum lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shum.
Shum lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shum.
Shum scores with a hook to the body.
Shum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vantaggiato backwards.
Shum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shum stops a takedown attempt from Vantaggiato.

Shum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Shum gets a clinch.
Shum lands with a left to the head.
Shum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shum.
Nice body punch from Shum.
A right handed body shot lands from Shum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Shum coming out on top.

Shum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vantaggiato goes for a takedown attempt but Shum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shum misses with a series of wild punches.
Shum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shum throws a series of strikes that have Vantaggiato backpedaling.
Shum lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shum throws a series of punches but Vantaggiato avoids them all with ease.
Shum misses with a two punch combination.

Shum clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Shum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Vantaggiato with that takedown attempt.
Kelvin Shum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to de liver by Shum. Beautiful body shot.
Shum tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Vantaggiato counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shum's guard now.
Vantaggiato prevents Shum from getting back to his feet.

Shum has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vantaggiato off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Shum forces Vantaggiato back against the cage and clinches.
Vantaggiato looking for a takedown.
Shum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vantaggiato.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniele Vantaggiato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vantaggiato stalling in the clinch but Shum improves position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vantaggiato tries for a takedown but Shum manages to get underhooks.
Vantaggiato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantaggiato tries to score a body lock takedown but Shum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shum is leaning against Vantaggiato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vantaggiatos head.
Vantaggiato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shum pulls his leg out and moves away.

Shum rushes Vantaggiato and presses him up against the cage.
Vantaggiato tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vantaggiato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Shum breaks from the clinch.
Vantaggiato tries to clinch
and Shum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shum scores with a shot to the body.

Shum takes the fight into the clinch.
Vantaggiato is working for takedown but Shum is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Shum.
Shum lands a nice uppercut.

Shum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Shum gets a clinch.
Shum avoids the elbow strike from Vantaggiato, against the cage.
Vantaggiato has Shum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shum lands a left hand.
Shum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vantaggiato backwards.
Shum lands a shoulder strike.
Vantaggiato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shum smiles and moves away.

Shum closes the distance and clinches.
Shum lands a right hand.
Shum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vantaggiato.
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!
Vantaggiato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Shum breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Shum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vantaggiato doesn't seem phased though.
Shum throws a combination. Vantaggiato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Vantaggiato is rocked!
Shum falls off balance throwing a combination

and Vantaggiato decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shum's guard.
Shum wants to get back to his feet but Vantaggiato passes into half guard.
Shum is looking to escape.

Shum manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Shum clinches.
Vantaggiato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shum prevents the takedown attempt.
Shum lands with a right to the head.
Vantaggiato tries to pull guard but Shum holds him up against the cage and eventually Vantaggiato drops back down to his feet.
Vantaggiato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vantaggiato rather than just go for the knockout.
Vantaggiato misses with a takedown attempt
and Shum counters with a series of strikes. Vantaggiato will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vantaggiato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Shum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shum.
Vantaggiato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shum prevents it.
Shum gets underhooks to prevent Vantaggiato's takedown attempt.
Shum lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shum.
Oh Vantaggiato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Shum.
Shum gets through Vantaggiato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shum is working Vantaggiato over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shum breaks the clinch.
A shot to de liver by Shum. Beautiful body shot.
Vantaggiato seems to have got his legs back now.

Shum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Shum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shum rushes Vantaggiato and presses him up against the cage.

Shum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shum lands with a shot to the body.
Shum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Vantaggiato counters with a takedown into side control.
Vantaggiato controlling from side mount.
Shum pushes Vantaggiato away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vantaggiato gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Vantaggiato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shum is trying to get back to his feet.
Vantaggiato tries to score with some ground and pound. Shum controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shum is trying to buck Vantaggiato off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Shum bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vantaggiato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vantaggiato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Vantaggiato scores with a takedown into Shum's guard.
Vantaggiato trying to control but Shum is working from the bottom.
Shum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vantaggiato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Shum has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vantaggiato off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vantaggiato with a poor takedown
and Shum counters with a stiff right hand.
Shum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shum tries to clinch but Vantaggiato is having none of it.
Shum fails to land with a series of punches.
Shum misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vantaggiato wants to clinch but Shum slips to the side

and Shum counters by moving into the clinch.
Shum prevents the takedown attempt.
Vantaggiato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniele Vantaggiato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vantaggiato has Shum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vantaggiato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shum prevents it.
Vantaggiato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shum lands with a short shot to the head.
Shum lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Vantaggiato successfully pulls guard.
Shum wants to get up but he can't break Vantaggiato's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Vantaggiato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shum is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vantaggiato's guard.

Shum gets to his feet. Vantaggiato looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shum lands a body shot.
Vantaggiato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Shum does no damage.
Shum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Vantaggiato counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shum is trying to stand back up but Vantaggiato is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vantaggiato is looking for a kimura but Shum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vantaggiato to get the leverage.

Vantaggiato seems to be looking for submissions.
Shum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daniele Vantaggiato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shum manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Vantaggiato tries to keep at a distance but Shum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vantaggiato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shum pushes Vantaggiato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vantaggiato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Shum.
Vantaggiato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shum prevents it.

Shum breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Shum - just one landing.
Vantaggiato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shum.
Kelvin Shum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vantaggiato slips a jab and a cross from Shum.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Shum.
I've got Shum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Shum!