PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark The Sniper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Cantarini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Sniper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Surprise! You're Dead!. Cantarini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ellens dritter Gesang kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Sniper
vs
Cantarini

184 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ TRIPLE 160Q ®
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark The Sniper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabio Cantarini!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Sniper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Sniper scores with a hook to the body. Cantarini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Cantarini is predictable there
and The Sniper counters with a left to the body.
The Sniper scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Sniper avoids the body shot from Cantarini.
The Sniper moves out of range as Cantarini strikes.
The Sniper connects with the punch.
The Sniper looks for the body kick but Cantarini saw that one coming.
The Sniper throws a lazy right hand but Cantarini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cantarini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Sniper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Sniper lands a head shot.
Cantarini's corner calls for a 1-2. Cantarini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Sniper throws a head kick but Cantarini moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from The Sniper as Cantarini shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sniper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cantarini slips a jab from The Sniper.
The fighters circling - The Sniper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Cantarini misses.
The Sniper blocks a jab.
Cantarini misses with a wild body shot.
Mark The Sniper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cantarini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cantarini avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Sniper connects with a looping right hand.
Cantarini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Sniper's waist but The Sniper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cantarini off to one side.
Cantarini shoots in for a takedown but The Sniper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark The Sniper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Cantarini.
The Sniper misses with a leg kick.
Cantarini is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Sniper is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cantarini.
The Sniper lands with an overhand left.
The Sniper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Sniper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantarini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Sniper misses with a low kick.
The Sniper avoids the body shot from Cantarini.
Cantarini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Sniper rather than just go for the knockout.
Cantarini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Sniper checks it well.
The Sniper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cantarini throws a sloppy head kick and The Sniper moves out of range easily.
Cantarini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Sniper manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cantarini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Sniper is fending him off so far but Cantarini persists. Nope, The Sniper circles away and we're back to standing.
Cantarini tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cantarini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Sniper as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Cantarini.
The Sniper with a hook.
The Sniper punishes Cantarini's body with a nice straight punch.
Cantarini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cantarini tries a head kick but it misses.
Cantarini jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini throws the left hand but The Sniper avoids the punch easily.
The Sniper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cantarini throws a series of punches but The Sniper moves out of range.
The Sniper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cantarini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as The Sniper blocks the leg kick.
The Sniper scores with a body shot.
Cantarini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Sniper slips a jab from Cantarini.
The Sniper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cantarini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cantarini has his takedown stuffed
and The Sniper counters with a low kick, right behind Cantarini 's knee.
Cantarini looks gassed!
A slow jab from Cantarini misses its intended target.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Sniper throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Cantarini
enabling The Sniper to counter with a crisp jab.
The Sniper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Sniper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cantarini checks it well.
The Sniper misses with an uppercut
and Cantarini counters with a straight right hand.
Cantarini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cantarini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Sniper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cantarini.
Cantarini punishes The Sniper's body with a nice straight punch.
Cantarini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Sniper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Sniper, as that shot connected.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Sniper throws a solid leg kick but Cantarini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Sniper.
Cantarini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Sniper moves away.
The Sniper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cantarini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Sniper.
Cantarini just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Sniper. Cantarini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cantarini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cantarini checks the leg kick.
Cantarini walks into a left hand.
Cantarini slips a straight right by The Sniper.
The Sniper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cantarini throws out the jab.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Sniper.
Cantarini takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Sniper scores with a nice body kick.
Cantarini thuds a left hand into The Sniper's body.
Cantarini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from The Sniper as Cantarini shoots in.
Cantarini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Sniper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Sniper throws a leg kick
and Cantarini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Sniper misses with a straight left.
Cantarini lands a jab to The Sniper's midsection.
Cantarini throws a body punch but The Sniper moves out of range.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from The Sniper.
The Sniper avoids the head kick by Cantarini.
Cantarini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Sniper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Sniper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cantarini.
A punch combination from The Sniper misses.
The Sniper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cantarini.
A good leg kick by The Sniper.
The Sniper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by The Sniper.
Cantarini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Sniper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cantarini lands a slapping body shot.
The Sniper throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Sniper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Sniper jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Sniper scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Sniper throws a sloppy head kick and Cantarini moves out of range easily.
The Sniper feints and then cracks Cantarini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cantarini down.
The Sniper throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark The Sniper dominated that round.
That's time! The Sniper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Sniper lunges at Cantarini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cantarini's hand.
Cantarini throws a front kick aimed at The Sniper's knee but The Sniper avoids it well.
The Sniper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cantarini can do to turn this around?
The Sniper lands a head shot.
Cantarini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Sniper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cantarini misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Sniper scores with the left hand. Cantarini knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from The Sniper misses
and Cantarini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Sniper throws a jab but it's blocked by Cantarini.
Cantarini swings widly with a right hand
and The Sniper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Sniper connects with a body shot.
The Sniper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cantarini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from The Sniper.
The Sniper misses with a looping right.
The Sniper throws a series of punches but Cantarini avoids them all with ease.
The Sniper misses the jab.
Cantarini misses with a two punch combination.
The Sniper misses with a hook.
The Sniper throws a head kick that misses.
The Sniper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Sniper blocks a low kick nicely.
Cantarini throws a wild body kick that The Sniper sees coming a mile off.
Cantarini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Sniper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantarini.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cantarini throws the left hand but The Sniper avoids the punch easily.
The Sniper lands a head kick!
Cantarini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cantarini is breathing heavily.
Cantarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Sniper pinned against the cage. The Sniper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Sniper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cantarini at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Sniper tries a head kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cantarini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, The Sniper has got the better of the exchanges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Sniper throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Sniper throws a push kick but Cantarini slaps the foot to one side.
The Sniper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Sniper lands a nice looking body kick.
Cantarini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cantarini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Sniper. The Sniper obviously looking to wear him down.
Cantarini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Sniper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Sniper cracks Cantarini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from The Sniper lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as The Sniper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cantarini doesn't seem phased though.

The Sniper lands a big head kick that sends Cantarini tumbling to the mat! The Sniper takes a step backwards and waves Cantarini back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Fabio Cantarini has been cut.
The Sniper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantarini.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cantarini gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Sniper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Sniper manages to get to full guard.
Cantarini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cantarini works over The Sniper with some ground and pound from guard.
The Sniper trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cantarini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The Sniper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Sniper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cantarini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cantarini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cantarini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

The Sniper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cantarini is aware though and is defending well.
The Sniper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cantarini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Sniper wants to stand but Cantarini is controlling the position.
Cantarini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Sniper is keeping the position for now.
Cantarini is pushing down on The Sniper's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Sniper is fighting to maintain full guard but Cantarini has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Sniper is looking to improve his position.
Cantarini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Sniper won't allow Cantarini to pass to mount.
The Sniper gets full guard.
The Sniper wants to sweep here but Cantarini controlling him for the moment.
The Sniper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cantarini wants to pass the guard but The Sniper is keeping the position.
Cantarini preventing the sweep.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Sniper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Sniper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Sniper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark The Sniper wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cantarini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Sniper throws a low kick but Cantarini avoids it.
The Sniper moves out of range as Cantarini strikes.
Cantarini wants to land a leg kick but The Sniper is out of range.
The Sniper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cantarini misses with a wild body shot.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Cantarini misses.
The Sniper throws a leg kick but Cantarini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Sniper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Cantarini misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Cantarini.
The Sniper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Sniper. That's going to slow Cantarini down.
The Sniper throws a sloppy head kick and Cantarini moves out of range easily.
Cantarini just misses with a punch to the body.

Cantarini drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Sniper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cantarini manages to get himself to full guard.
Cantarini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Sniper stopping the sweep attempt from Cantarini.
Cantarini keeping moving, preventing The Sniper from controlling successfully.
The Sniper won't allow Cantarini to sweep him here.
Cantarini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Sniper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cantarini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Sniper moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark The Sniper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Cantarini's cut.
That's time! The Sniper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Sniper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cantarini moves away.
The Sniper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Cantarini with that takedown attempt.

Cantarini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Sniper to the mat! The Sniper manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Sniper holds on and takes a little breather.
Cantarini postures up in The Sniper's guard and throws a big left but The Sniper blocks it.
Cantarini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Sniper working a defensive guard but Cantarini passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Cantarini.
The Sniper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sniper wants to get back to his feet.
The Sniper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cantarini working The Sniper over with strikes.
The Sniper is looking to control Cantarini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Sniper avoid being mounted?
Cantarini tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Sniper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cantarini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Sniper is trying to control but can't.
Cantarini moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from The Sniper.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Sniper prevents Cantarini from improving position.
Cantarini is chipping away with strikes.
The Sniper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The Sniper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fabio Cantarini has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Sniper is keen to just control but Cantarini is a slippery customer.
Cantarini manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantarini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Sniper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cantarini is pulling down on The Sniper's head. It's preventing any offense from The Sniper, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini looking to control.
Cantarini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fabio Cantarini wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Cantarini. That snapped The Sniper's head back.
Cantarini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Sniper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cantarini is out of range.
Cantarini misses with a double jab.
Cantarini moves out of range of the body kick.
Mark The Sniper is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Sniper motions for Cantarini to come forward. The Sniper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cantarini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Sniper's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cantarini. The Sniper does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Sniper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cantarini.
The Sniper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Sniper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cantarini throws a low kick, looking for The Sniper's leg but The Sniper calmly moves out of range.
Cantarini misses with a low kick as The Sniper jumps back.
The Sniper connects with a single shot there.
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!
Cantarini tries to move into range but The Sniper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cantarini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Sniper to the mat! The Sniper manages to get full guard.
The Sniper has his hands on Cantarini's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Sniper is on top in guard.
Cantarini wants to sweep here but The Sniper controlling him for the moment.
Cantarini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Sniper trying to control but Cantarini is working from the bottom.
Cantarini is trying to keep The Sniper in close.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fabio Cantarini wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cantarini misses with a looping right.
Cantarini connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cantarini.
Cantarini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Cantarini
and The Sniper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Sniper misses with a head kick.
Cantarini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabio Cantarini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini defending well as The Sniper loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as The Sniper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cantarini doesn't seem phased though.
Cantarini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Sniper but The Sniper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cantarini moves away from the strike by The Sniper.
Cantarini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Sniper.
Cantarini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Sniper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cantarini's calf.
The Sniper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Sniper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cantarini stalks The Sniper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Sniper's face. The Sniper staggers backwards, shaken.

The Sniper is rocked!
Cantarini moves in close and cracks The Sniper with a massive right hand! The Sniper, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Cantarini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabio Cantarini!
Fabio Cantarini really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.