PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Marty McFly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McFly
vs
Lombardi

180 cm
20
185 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty McFly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lombardi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardi missing with a left hand there. McFly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

McFly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lombardi!
McFly lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McFly controlling the pace for now.
McFly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lombardi blocking the ground and pound.
McFly controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Marty McFly just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A swing and a miss from Lombardi.

McFly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McFly is looking to advance position but Lombardi won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly is controlling the pace.
Lombardi is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty McFly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lombardi throws a leg kick but McFly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for McFly with that takedown attempt.
Lombardi wants to land a leg kick but McFly is out of range.
Lombardi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McFly shoots in for a takedown but Lombardi shows good takedown defense.
Lombardi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McFly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by McFly as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick from Lombardi lands but McFly takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Lombardi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McFly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardi throws out a loose jab but McFly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardi fakes the leg kick and cracks McFly in the body.
Lombardi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lombardi.
Lombardi drops his hands momentarily and McFly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McFly fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Lombardi misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly slips under a jab from Lombardi.

Lombardi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lombardi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McFly keeping moving, preventing Lombardi from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi tries to stand but McFly is controlling from the bottom.
Lombardi wants to control from the top but McFly keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFly is on top in guard.
McFly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lombardi is controlling McFly's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McFly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lombardi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McFly!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lombardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lombardi misses with a head kick.
McFly shoots in but no luck this time.
Lombardi looks to land a body kick but McFly moved away.
Lombardi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McFly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Lombardi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Lombardi clinches up with McFly and pushes him back against the cage.
Lombardi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McFly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lombardi pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McFly.
Lombardi lands a high kick!
McFly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vincent Lombardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Lombardi - just one landing.
Marty McFly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lombardi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vincent Lombardi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McFly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lombardi moves in looking to clinch but McFly pushes him off.
Lombardi lands a high kick!
Lombardi throws a jab when McFly was well out of range.
McFly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lombardi swivels and escapes.

McFly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lombardi's half guard.
Lombardi is pressing down on McFly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi controlling the position.
McFly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombardi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McFly trying to control but Lombardi is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McFly is really struggling to control Lombardi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lombardi trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFly distracts Lombardi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lombardi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McFly slips under a jab.
McFly slips under a jab from Lombardi.
McFly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McFly checks a low kick from Lombardi.
A leg kick checked by McFly.
No joy there for McFly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lombardi misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McFly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lombardi throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly shoots for a takedown but Lombardi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McFly fails with the takedown.
Lombardi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lombardi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McFly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardi thumps McFly with a low kick.
Lombardi tries to clinch but McFly moves out of range.
McFly avoids the head kick by Lombardi.
McFly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardi.
A jab from Lombardi misses.
Lombardi throws and low kick but McFly moves out of range easily.
McFly slips under a jab.
McFly throws a right hand that Lombardi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombardi also avoids with ease.
McFly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lombardi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombardi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McFly shoots in for a double leg but Lombardi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McFly moves away from the strike by Lombardi.
Lombardi lands a head kick!
Lombardi throws a head kick but McFly moves out of range.
Lombardi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombardi stuffs the takedown.
Lombardi is looking to clinch.

McFly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McFly trying to control the action but Lombardi is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi prevents McFly from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombardi pushes McFly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McFly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McFly passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lombardi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lombardi dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lombardi moves in looking to clinch but McFly pushes him off.
McFly fails with a takedown attempt.
Lombardi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McFly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombardi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lombardi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lombardi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardi thuds his shin into the meat of McFly's side.
Lombardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardi tries a head kick but it misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardi wants to clinch up but McFly keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by McFly.
McFly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombardi.
Lombardi stuffs the takedown attempt from McFly. McFly gets slowly back to his feet.
McFly misses with a body punch
and Lombardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lombardi tries to clinch but McFly is having none of it.
Vincent Lombardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombardi throws an overhand right that lands on McFly's shoulder, as McFly tries to avoid the shot.
McFly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Lombardi.
McFly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McFly is defended easily by Lombardi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardi.
McFly ducks under a wild hook from Lombardi.
McFly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lombardi.
Nice body kick there by Lombardi.
Lombardi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lombardi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McFly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lombardi scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardi throws a jab but it's blocked by McFly.
Lombardi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vincent Lombardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lombardi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lombardi throws a looping overhand right but McFly ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Lombardi misses.
Lombardi cracks McFly with an open hand slap.
Marty McFly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardi scoring well with a low kick there.
Lombardi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lombardi wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombardi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFly.
Lombardi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McFly sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lombardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lombardi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lombardi! Vincent Lombardi retains his middleweight title!