PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniele Vantaggiato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy LeDouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeDouche has chosen 30 Century Man as his entrance music. Guy LeDouche has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vantaggiato
vs
LeDouche

182 cm
27
205 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

199 cm
26
219 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniele Vantaggiato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy LeDouche!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LeDouche gets tackled into the cage by Vantaggiato. Vantaggiato maintains the clinch.
LeDouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeDouche lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeDouche lands a nice uppercut.
LeDouche works on Vantaggiato's body with a couple of short punches.

LeDouche has Vantaggiato pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. LeDouche pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vantaggiato tumbling to the mat - LeDouche dives into Vantaggiato's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeDouche in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vantaggiato keeping moving, preventing LeDouche from controlling successfully.
LeDouche throwing strikes from guard but Vantaggiato blocks nicely.
LeDouche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vantaggiato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeDouche accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vantaggiato is trying to control the position but LeDouche postures up.
LeDouche postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeDouche throws a big right hand that misses.
LeDouche pushes down on Vantaggiato's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vantaggiato is looking to control LeDouche's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vantaggiato avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeDouche throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vantaggiato wants to get back to full guard.
LeDouche is thwarting Vantaggiato's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vantaggiato is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Vantaggiato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeDouche pulls his head out easily.
LeDouche thows a huge punch but Vantaggiato dodges it nicely.
LeDouche is keen to just control but Vantaggiato is a slippery customer.
LeDouche wants to pass to mount but Vantaggiato is defending the position.
Vantaggiato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vantaggiato is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vantaggiato regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeDouche throws a big right hand that misses.
LeDouche connects with a couple of short punches.
LeDouche cracks Vantaggiato with a solid left hand.

Vantaggiato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeDouche is aware though and is defending well.
Vantaggiato pulls LeDouche in close to prevent any damage.

LeDouche avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vantaggiato has his foot on LeDouche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeDouche works his way back into a safe position though.
Vantaggiato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vantaggiato is breathing heavily.

Vantaggiato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeDouche defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeDouche accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeDouche tries to free his leg and advance position but Vantaggiato is retaining full guard.
LeDouche throws a big right hand that misses.
LeDouche tries to free his leg and advance position but Vantaggiato is retaining full guard.
LeDouche trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vantaggiato keeping moving, preventing LeDouche from controlling successfully.
Vantaggiato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vantaggiato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeDouche is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeDouche throwing strikes but missing.

Vantaggiato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeDouche doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeDouche manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Vantaggiato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LeDouche slips nicely into half guard.
LeDouche not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeDouche looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LeDouche not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeDouche throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vantaggiato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeDouche is working away from the top position though.
Vantaggiato tries to get to full guard but LeDouche has control of the leg.
Vantaggiato is working hard here to advance position.
Vantaggiato is refusing to be controlled, as LeDouche sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy LeDouche dominated that 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.

LeDouche shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vantaggiato but Vantaggiato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vantaggiato defending well as LeDouche loads up on a big left hand.
Vantaggiato circles away from the clinch attempt

and Vantaggiato counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vantaggiato lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Vantaggiato.

Vantaggiato gets control of LeDouche's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vantaggiato will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Vantaggiato working for a triangle but LeDouche defends it easily.
Vantaggiato is trying to keep LeDouche in close.
LeDouche stopping the sweep attempt from Vantaggiato.
LeDouche must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantaggiato working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LeDouche's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Vantaggiato working for a triangle but LeDouche defends it easily.
LeDouche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeDouche throws and elbow that misses. Vantaggiato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LeDouche's guard. Nice move by Vantaggiato!
Vantaggiato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeDouche wants to sweep here but Vantaggiato controlling him for the moment.
Vantaggiato stands and throws LeDouche's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeDouche is trying to work for a sweep but Vantaggiato has mounted him!
LeDouche keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vantaggiato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
LeDouche really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vantaggiato unloading with bombs!
LeDouche is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vantaggiato putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
LeDouche is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeDouche is in a horrible position here. Vantaggiato smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

LeDouche is rocked!
Vantaggiato loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have LeDouche scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Vantaggiato land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Vantaggiato stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniele Vantaggiato!