PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes to the cage accompanied by Got Yourself a Gun . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soprano
vs
CoxX

188 cm
35
215 lbs
32 - 15 - 1

193 cm
26
210 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

LOD: Affordable Quality
GREEN!160

Tab out

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 32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CoxX looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soprano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soprano wants it to stay on the feet.
Soprano slaps away a takedown attempt from CoxX, before circling back to the center of the mat.
CoxX swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soprano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soprano misses with a body shot.
Soprano cracks the inside of CoxX's front leg.
Good leg kick by Soprano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Soprano throws a jab when CoxX was well out of range.
CoxX uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soprano.
CoxX ducks under a wild hook from Soprano.
Sloppy strikes from CoxX. Those never looked like landing.
Soprano misses with a body kick.

CoxX moves into the clinch successfully.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX blocks the body kick.
Soprano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soprano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
CoxX misses with the combination.
Soprano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by CoxX.
Soprano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
CoxX looks for a takedown but Soprano sprawls well.
Tony Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri CoxX.
CoxX staying out of range there.
Soprano works CoxX's body with a nice hook.
CoxX staying out of range there.
Soprano jabs at CoxX's body.
Soprano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Soprano tries a head kick but it misses.
CoxX has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soprano swings for the body but CoxX moves out of range.
Soprano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from CoxX is defended easily by Soprano.
Soprano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soprano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from CoxX.
CoxX sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
CoxX takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soprano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Soprano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Soprano.

CoxX shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soprano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Soprano pulls CoxX in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano wants to stand but CoxX is controlling the position.

Soprano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
CoxX lands a couple of digs.

Soprano is looking for a triangle but CoxX pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soprano pushes CoxX off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from CoxX. Those never looked like landing.
Soprano lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Soprano. Beautiful body shot.
Soprano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
CoxX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
CoxX shoots in for a takedown but Soprano shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soprano throws the left hand but CoxX avoids the punch easily.
Soprano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soprano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Soprano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Soprano lands a nice shot to the body.
CoxX takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
CoxX lands a glancing blow to the side of Soprano's head.
CoxX misses with a double jab.
CoxX steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soprano. That one must have hurt.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
Soprano misses with a body shot.
CoxX on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soprano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
CoxX will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soprano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Soprano.
Soprano scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CoxX was well out of range. Poor timing from Soprano.
Soprano tries a head kick but it misses.
Soprano throws a push kick but CoxX slaps the foot to one side.
Tony Soprano is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by CoxX or perhaps it was just good defense by Soprano which made him look bad.

CoxX rushes Soprano and presses him up against the cage.

CoxX drags the fight down to the ground.
CoxX can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soprano controls the pace.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soprano got a little sloppy there for a moment and CoxX has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soprano has managed to get both his arms back between CoxX's legs - danger averted.
Soprano won't allow CoxX to sweep him here.

CoxX working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soprano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soprano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soprano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but CoxX is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX wants to get back to his feet but Soprano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soprano tries to stand but CoxX is controlling from the bottom.
Soprano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soprano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CoxX is keeping the position for now.
CoxX looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soprano is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

CoxX looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

CoxX is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
CoxX wants to sweep but no luck.

CoxX looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soprano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soprano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CoxX swivels though and keeps the full guard.
CoxX has a closed guard, preventing Soprano from standing up.
Soprano trying to control but CoxX is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soprano manages to get himself to full guard.
Soprano has CoxX pulled in close to control his posture.
Soprano wants to hit a switch here but CoxX passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soprano there!
Soprano tries to buck CoxX off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CoxX not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Soprano dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

CoxX ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soprano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
CoxX misses with a double jab
and Soprano counters with a straight right hand.
CoxX fails with a takedown attempt.
CoxX walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
CoxX shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soprano but Soprano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soprano misses with a two punch combination.
Soprano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
CoxX throws a head kick that misses.
CoxX misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tony Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri CoxX.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soprano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
CoxX throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soprano connects with a solid leg kick.
Soprano misses with a wild body shot.
Soprano looks to score with a jab to the body but CoxX is just out of range.
Soprano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soprano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soprano.
CoxX swinging wildly here.
Soprano throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano connects with a looping right hand.

CoxX is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Soprano engages and cracks CoxX with a massive lead left hook - CoxX tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Soprano is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Soprano!
A relieved looking Tony Soprano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.