PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Kromer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bitonti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kromer's entrance music is Cold As Ice. A fine choice. Bitonti has chosen ALL OF THE LIGHTS as his entrance music. Kromer has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Anthony Bitonti told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kromer
vs
Bitonti

177 cm
24
200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
193 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Firebird Designs

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Kromer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bitonti!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitonti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kromer is breathing heavily.
Bitonti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Bitonti.

It looks like Frederick Kromer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Bitonti. That snapped Kromer's head back.
Kromer moves out of range as Bitonti throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bitonti there.
Kromer throws a leg kick

and Bitonti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bitonti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Bitonti might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kromer keeping moving, preventing Bitonti from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Bitonti was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bitonti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kromer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kromer.
Kromer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bitonti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bitonti misses with a body kick.

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.
Bitonti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kromer's sensitive parts.
Bitonti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kromer swivels and escapes.
Kromer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitonti throws a low kick but Kromer moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Bitonti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frederick Kromer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bitonti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kromer will feel that in the morning.
Bitonti scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kromer staying out of range there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Bitonti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitonti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kromer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bitonti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kromer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bitonti scores with a hook.
Bitonti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kromer. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kromer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bitonti.
The fighters circling - Kromer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bitonti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frederick Kromer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bitonti motions for Kromer to come forward. Bitonti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bitonti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kromer's guard.
Bitonti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bitonti drops back looking for a leg! Kromer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kromer manages to kick Bitonti off! Bitonti jumps back into Kromer's guard.
Bitonti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti looking to pass the guard.
Bitonti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Bitonti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frederick Kromer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bitonti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitonti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kromer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kromer slaps away a takedown attempt from Bitonti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kromer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anthony Bitonti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitonti thuds a left hand into Kromer's body.
Frederick Kromer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kromer moves away from the strike by Bitonti.
Bitonti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bitonti scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bitonti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti shoots in but Kromer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony Bitonti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frederick Kromer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Bitonti.
Bitonti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kromer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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.
Bitonti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bitonti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kromer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Bitonti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bitonti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Bitonti!