PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Lambrucci (ranked 1527 p4p, 3294 weight class) and Sambo Trambai (ranked 218 p4p, 410 weight class). Vincenzo Lambrucci is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lambrucci
vs
Trambai

185 cm
28
211
12 - 8 - 0

191 cm
35
218
16 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincenzo Lambrucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Trambai!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lambrucci scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lambrucci looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trambai is avoiding damage well.
Lambrucci trying to control the position but Trambai is working away.
Trambai is being controlled here.
Lambrucci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lambrucci working the ground and pound but Trambai is defending the strikes.
Trambai prevents Lambrucci from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Lambrucci stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambrucci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trambai's legs.
Lambrucci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trambai keeps working.
Lambrucci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lambrucci works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Trambai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lambrucci content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lambrucci'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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lambrucci in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Trambai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lambrucci's best efforts.
Lambrucci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambrucci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lambrucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trambai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trambai looking to control.
Lambrucci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lambrucci throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lambrucci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trambai is keeping the position for now.
Trambai keeping moving, preventing Lambrucci from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lambrucci closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lambrucci stalling.
Lambrucci wants to take a breather but Trambai is having none of it.
Lambrucci trying to mount his opponent but Trambai defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trambai is trying to maintain the position but Lambrucci is very close to passing his half guard.
Lambrucci wants to take a breather but Trambai is having none of it.
Trambai tries to get to full guard but Lambrucci has control of the leg.
Lambrucci is trying to control. Trambai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lambrucci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trambai's head.
Lambrucci wants to pass the guard but Trambai is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lambrucci controlling the action here.
Lambrucci seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trambai for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Lambrucci 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.

Trambai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambrucci.
Trambai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Lambrucci.
A slow jab from Lambrucci misses its intended target.
Trambai throws a lazy head kick
and Trambai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trambai throws a nice head kick!
Lambrucci jabs at Trambai's body.
A big left from Lambrucci misses.
Lambrucci loads up on a big right hand but Trambai slips the punch.
Lambrucci dodges the punch combination from Trambai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Trambai misses.
Trambai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lambrucci.
Lambrucci ducks under a wild hook from Trambai.
Lambrucci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trambai counters with a right hand to the body.
Lambrucci swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Trambai to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambrucci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trambai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lambrucci throws a shot to the body.
Lambrucci throws the left hand but Trambai avoids the punch easily.

Lambrucci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trambai, pushing him back against the cage.
Trambai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lambrucci tries to work over Trambai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambrucci misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trambai.
Trambai tries to stall but Lambrucci uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lambrucci throws a head punch that misses.
Trambai looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci tries to throw a body punch but Trambai avoids it by throwing Lambrucci back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lambrucci drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambrucci misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambrucci tries to score a body lock takedown but Trambai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincenzo Lambrucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambrucci swings wildly with an uppercut but Trambai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambrucci misses with a body punch.
Trambai looking to stall.
Lambrucci changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trambai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trambai misses with a hook.
Trambai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lambrucci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trambai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lambrucci seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lambrucci dives in and grabs Trambai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trambai pushes down on Lambrucci's head and hops out.
Sambo Trambai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambrucci scores with a body shot.
A jab from Lambrucci finds it's way through Trambai's defenses.
Trambai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lambrucci to score with a decent uppercut.
Lambrucci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambrucci ducks right into an uppercut from Trambai.
Lambrucci tries to clinch but Trambai is having none of it.
Trambai looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Lambrucci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lambrucci showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trambai gets back to full guard.
Lambrucci wants to control from the top but Trambai keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci is stalling in the full guard.
Lambrucci looking to pass the guard.
Lambrucci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lambrucci looking to sit in guard and control but Trambai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Trambai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trambai preventing the sweep.
Lambrucci is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sambo Trambai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lambrucci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Trambai throws the left hand but Lambrucci avoids the punch easily.
Lambrucci slips a straight right by Trambai.
Lambrucci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trambai misses with a hook.
Lambrucci lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trambai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambrucci.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lambrucci darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lambrucci lands an overhand right.

Trambai clinches up against the cage.
Trambai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lambrucci backwards.
Trambai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trambai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lambrucci working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambrucci tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lambrucci prevents a body shot from Trambai.
Trambai scores with a hook to the body.
Trambai is pushing Lambrucci up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Trambai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lambrucci is keeping busy.
Lambrucci works on Trambai's body with a couple of short punches.
Trambai is pushing Lambrucci up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Trambai struggles to land a body shot inside as Lambrucci controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lambrucci can't find room to land a body shot as Trambai controls the action.
Lambrucci lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci scores with a shot to the side of Trambai's head.
Trambai blocks an uppercut.
Trambai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lambrucci is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trambai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lambrucci is trying to drag Trambai to the mat but Trambai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincenzo Lambrucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trambai prevents a body shot from Lambrucci.
Trambai throws a head punch that misses.
Trambai blocks a body shot from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci misses with the head strike.
Trambai is stalling here.
Trambai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Trambai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci is looking to control Trambai's arms but Trambai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lambrucci has his back to the cage.
Vincenzo Lambrucci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lambrucci misses with a punch to the body.
Lambrucci taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lambrucci scores with a hook to the body.
Lambrucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Trambai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lambrucci throws a head punch that misses.
Trambai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trambai tries to throw a body punch but Lambrucci avoids it by throwing Trambai back against the cage.
Lambrucci tries to throw a body punch but Trambai avoids it by throwing Lambrucci back against the cage.
Lambrucci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trambai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trambai is pushing Lambrucci up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lambrucci.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trambai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Trambai.
Trambai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lambrucci misses with a punch to the body.
Lambrucci lands with a light punch inside.
Lambrucci is trying to drag Trambai to the mat but Trambai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lambrucci lands a hook that snaps the head of Trambai backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambrucci blocks a body shot from Trambai.
Good body shot from Lambrucci.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lambrucci.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambrucci digs a right hand underneath Trambai's ribcage. Trambai let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vincenzo Lambrucci.
I think Lambrucci has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Lambrucci!
A very excited looking Vincenzo Lambrucci rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.