PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 2924 p4p, 4128 weight class) and Mason Thomas (ranked 372 p4p, 497 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vazzappo
vs
Thomas

185 cm
33
170
11 - 14 - 0

185 cm
23
187
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

MKFC

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 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vazzappo is just out of range.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vazzappo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vazzappo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Vazzappo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vazzappo throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas misses the jab.
Vazzappo is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas moves out of range as Vazzappo strikes.
Vazzappo drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Vazzappo moved out of range nicely.
Vazzappo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Vazzappo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas slips a jab from Vazzappo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vazzappo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vazzappo was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Vazzappo scores with a hook.
Vazzappo scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vazzappo throws a head kick that misses.
Vazzappo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas tries a quick counter leg kick but Vazzappo is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Mason Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Vazzappo knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vazzappo moves away.
Vazzappo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo motions for Thomas to come forward. Vazzappo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Vazzappo avoids it easily.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Vazzappo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas lands a jab to Vazzappo's midsection.
Thomas throws a body punch but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vazzappo. Vazzappo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Vazzappo.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazzappo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Vazzappo sneaks out the side door and pushes Thomas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Vazzappo moves away and avoids it.
Vazzappo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.

Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Vazzappo is looking to reverse the position.
Vazzappo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas cracks Vazzappo with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo prevents Thomas from moving into mount.
Thomas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vazzappo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vazzappo struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Thomas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Thomas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
Vazzappo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vazzappo moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Vazzappo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vazzappo doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Vazzappo.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Vazzappo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo misses with a looping right.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vazzappo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazzappo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Vazzappo seems unphased.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
Vazzappo throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vazzappo on the side of the head.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Vazzappo counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas jabs Vazzappo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vazzappo moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas is looking to chop away at Vazzappo's legs.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vazzappo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mason Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vazzappo catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vazzappo is just out of range.
Vazzappo is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Vazzappo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Thomas is rocked!
Thomas is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Vazzappo just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Thomas has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Vazzappo!
In his post fight interview, Tony Vazzappo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.