PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacco Vanzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanzetti has chosen Against All Authority - Sacco & Vanzetti as his entrance music. Miro Bang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bang
vs
Vanzetti

200 cm
29
214 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

190 cm
32
213 lbs
20 - 18 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sacco Vanzetti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanzetti.
Bang slips a straight right by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Vanzetti sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vanzetti moves forwards but Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vanzetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Vanzetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanzetti throws a series of punches but Bang avoids them all with ease.
Bang blocks a jab.

Bang rushes Vanzetti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bang pushes off an throws an elbow but Vanzetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bang looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti lands with a light punch inside.
Vanzetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Vanzetti misses with a punch on the inside.

Bang lands a takedown into guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vanzetti wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bang won't allow Vanzetti to get back to his feet.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Vanzetti is keeping the position.
Vanzetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanzetti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bang is controlling him.
Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanzetti wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
Vanzetti keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
Bang is working hard here to advance position.
Vanzetti is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vanzetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanzetti stuffs the takedown.

Vanzetti gets caught flat footed, as Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanzetti is retaining full guard.
Bang throwing strikes from guard but Vanzetti blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Vanzetti pushes Bang off and gets back to his feet.

Bang forces Vanzetti back against the cage and clinches.
Bang tries to pull guard but Vanzetti won't allow it.
A short right from Vanzetti on the inside.
Vanzetti lands a body shot.
Vanzetti lands a right hand.
Vanzetti misses with a punch to the body.
Vanzetti missing with knees to the body.
Vanzetti cracks Bang with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanzetti.
A short uppercut from Vanzetti.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanzetti prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Vanzetti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanzetti lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with the head strike.

Bang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vanzetti regains guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanzetti wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.

Vanzetti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vanzetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Vanzetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bang takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Vanzetti instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sacco Vanzetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bang tries to clinch but Vanzetti moves out of range.
Vanzetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanzetti but Vanzetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanzetti misses the target.
Vanzetti throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Sacco Vanzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanzetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.

Vanzetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vanzetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vanzetti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vanzetti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vanzetti!

Bang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vanzetti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bang to get to his feet.
Vanzetti lands a leg kick that knocks Bang off balance momentarily.
Vanzetti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bang at a distance.
Bang avoids the head kick by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with a double jab.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vanzetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Vanzetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanzetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanzetti throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vanzetti manages to circle out of the way.
Vanzetti throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Vanzetti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanzetti. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.

Vanzetti moves into the clinch.
Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanzetti after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanzetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang tries to pull guard but Vanzetti holds him up against the cage and eventually Bang drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanzetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Vanzetti has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanzetti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bang tries a knee to the head but Vanzetti blocks it.
Bang goes for a takedown attempt but Vanzetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vanzetti misses with a wild body shot.
Vanzetti lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanzetti. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanzetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti lands a jab.
Vanzetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang drops his hands for a split second and Vanzetti immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Bang face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Vanzetti follows up with a right hand that knocks Bang into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sacco Vanzetti!
During a confident post fight interview, Sacco Vanzetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.