PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Count Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaletta's entrance music is i kill cause im hungry. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Vito Scaletta has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vito Scaletta seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Scaletta
vs
Foo

181 cm
19
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
27
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

EVOLUTION Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Count Foo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foo avoids the body shot from Scaletta.
Scaletta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foo lands a jab to the nose.
Foo looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
Scaletta ducks under a wild hook from Foo.
Foo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Foo loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.
Foo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scaletta looks to score with a jab to the body but Foo is just out of range.
Scaletta's corner calls for a 1-2. Scaletta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta slips a straight right by Foo.
Foo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scaletta throws a big shot that misses.
Scaletta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Scaletta misses.
Foo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scaletta counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta throws a leg kick which misses Foo's front leg but catches the back leg as Foo tries to avoid it.
Foo misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scaletta. Foo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scaletta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foo.
Foo tests Scaletta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scaletta counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Scaletta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scaletta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foo manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foo. Scaletta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foo swinging wildly here.
Foo throws a right and a left that Scaletta avoids nicely.
Foo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scaletta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Scaletta.
Foo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scaletta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Foo throws a lazy uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a straight right hand.
Count Foo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scaletta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foo throws a body shot but no joy.
Foo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foo takes one to the chin there.
Foo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
Foo slips under a jab from Scaletta.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scaletta lands with a cross.
Scaletta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Foo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foo misses with a two punch combination.
Scaletta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Foo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scaletta throws out a loose jab but Foo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scaletta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scaletta misses with a body shot.
Foo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scaletta lands with a nice body punch.
Scaletta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scaletta digs a good body shot into Foo's ribs.
Foo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Scaletta.
Foo fails to land with a series of punches.
Scaletta throws out a powerful jab.
Scaletta lands with a right hand.
Foo slips under a jab from Scaletta.
Foo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scaletta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Foo under the eye.
Scaletta defending well as Foo loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Scaletta misses the target.
A slow jab from Scaletta misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Foo does no damage.
Scaletta dodges the punch combination from Foo.
Scaletta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Foo throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foo in his tracks.
Scaletta misses the shot to the body.
Scaletta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scaletta throws a hook but Foo blocks it.
Foo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaletta misses with a straight left.
Foo throws a series of punches but Scaletta moves out of range.
Foo throws a lazy right hand but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foo scores with a three punch combo!
Foo lands with a shot to the body.
Scaletta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scaletta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vito Scaletta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Scaletta throws a lazy right hand but Foo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scaletta slips a jab and a cross from Foo.
Foo throws a jab but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foo.
Foo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Count Foo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaletta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foo manages to avoid it.
Foo misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Scaletta misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Scaletta.
Foo misses the shot to the body.
Foo looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaletta is just out of range.
Foo missing with a left hand there. Scaletta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foo takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta misses with a looping left.
Scaletta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Scaletta as he connects with a hook.
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!
Foo misses with a wild combination.
Scaletta motions for Foo to come forward. Scaletta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foo unleashes a big counter combination but Scaletta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta's corner calls for a 1-2. Scaletta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scaletta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Foo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foo! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Scaletta there.
Foo throws a sloppy body shot
letting Scaletta counter with a right hand.
It looks like Scaletta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Foo walks into a left hand.
Foo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.
Scaletta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Foo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Scaletta has got the better of the exchanges.
Scaletta thuds his right hand into Foo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scaletta.
Scaletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foo moves away.
A jab lands there for Foo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scaletta backs up against the cage.
Foo misses with a few strikes there.
Scaletta throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scaletta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Foo lands a two punch combo.

Scaletta is rocked!
Foo is breathing heavily.
Scaletta throws the left hand but Foo avoids the punch easily.
Scaletta lands with an overhand left.
Foo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scaletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scaletta slips under a jab.
Foo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
Foo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scaletta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Foo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Foo takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Foo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scaletta defending well as Foo loads up on a big left hand.
Scaletta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scaletta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scaletta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vito Scaletta is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foo moves out of range of the strikes.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaletta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Foo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Foo tries to bum rush Scaletta with a series of wild strikes but Scaletta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scaletta missing with a left hand there. Foo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Scaletta.
Foo takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta lands a jab to Foo's midsection.
Scaletta scores with a nice right hand.
Foo fails to land with a series of punches.
Scaletta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Foo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Scaletta. That snapped Foo's head back.
Foo slips under a jab from Scaletta.
Foo staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Scaletta throws a low kick, looking for Foo's leg but Foo calmly moves out of range.
Foo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scaletta counters with a left to the body.
Scaletta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Scaletta misses the target.
Foo throws a right hand that Scaletta ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaletta also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Foo misses.
Nice shot by Scaletta.
Scaletta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foo slips a jab from Scaletta.
Scaletta works the jab nicely.
Scaletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foo can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foo throws a nice looking combination but Scaletta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scaletta lands with a straight right. Foo didn't see that one coming.
Foo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scaletta moves away from the strike by Foo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Scaletta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Scaletta. That's going to slow Foo down.
Foo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scaletta misses with a left hand
enabling Foo to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Scaletta.
Scaletta scores with a shot to the body.
Foo misses with a combination
and Scaletta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Foo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foo moves away.
Foo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scaletta lands with a right hand.
Foo misses with the combination.
Foo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scaletta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaletta ducks under a wild hook from Foo.
Scaletta lands a jab.
Foo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scaletta.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Foo, as that shot connected.
Foo blocks a leg kick.
Foo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foo.
Foo throws a series of punches but Scaletta avoids them all with ease.
Scaletta lunges at Foo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foo's hand.
Foo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scaletta.
Foo misses with a hook. Scaletta ducked under it nicely.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Scaletta.
Scaletta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Scaletta finds it's way through Foo's defenses.
Scaletta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Foo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foo misses with a series of wild punches.
Foo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scaletta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scaletta throws a hook to the side of Foo's head but Foo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foo avoids the body shot from Scaletta.
Foo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scaletta can pounce on him.
Donk. Scaletta catches Foo right on the button with a cross.
Foo throws a right hand that Scaletta ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaletta also avoids with ease.
Foo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scaletta is looking to counter punch.
Scaletta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scaletta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Foo slips under a jab.
Scaletta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foo.
Scaletta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foo. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Foo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Scaletta catches Foo right on the button with a cross.
Foo throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Scaletta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Foo misses with a few strikes there.
Foo connects with a jab.
Foo moves out of range of the strikes.
Foo slips a straight right by Scaletta.
Foo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scaletta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scaletta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Foo misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scaletta.
Scaletta misses with a hook.
Scaletta blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foo looks to land a left hand but Scaletta moved out of range nicely.
Foo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scaletta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Foo misses.
Foo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scaletta connects with a crisp jab.
Foo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scaletta tries a low kick but Foo avoids it.
Scaletta lands an overhand right.
Foo slips under a jab.
Foo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Foo drops his hands momentarily and Scaletta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scaletta cracks a nice hook into Foo's ribs.
Scaletta misses with a hook. Foo ducked under it nicely.
Scaletta misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scaletta scores with a hook to the body. Foo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Count Foo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Scaletta. Beautiful body shot.
Scaletta throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Scaletta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scaletta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Scaletta!
An out of breath Vito Scaletta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.