PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Vorenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pentangeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucius Vorenus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vorenus
vs
Pentangeli

195 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucius Vorenus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Pentangeli!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentangeli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vorenus.
Vorenus throws a hook to the side of Pentangeli's head but Pentangeli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pentangeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Pentangeli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vorenus on his heels. He'll look to pass Vorenus's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pentangeli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pentangeli stopping the sweep attempt from Vorenus.
Vorenus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pentangeli looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentangeli is looking to work some ground and pound but Vorenus has wrist control.
Vorenus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pentangeli on the ground.
Pentangeli passes Vorenus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pentangeli throwing shots but Vorenus is blocking nicely.
Pentangeli not doing much here.
Let's hope that Pentangeli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Pentangeli is working for a kimura but Vorenus is defending it quite comfortably.
Pentangeli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli controlling the pace.
Pentangeli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pentangeli connects with a nice short shot to Vorenus's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentangeli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pentangeli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vorenus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pentangeli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vorenus's head.
Pentangeli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vorenus's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentangeli lands with a punch from half guard.
Pentangeli controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Pentangeli.
Pentangeli controlling the pace.
Vorenus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pentangeli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pentangeli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vorenus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pentangeli.
Pentangeli is taking a breather. Vorenus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Pentangeli wasn't active enough on the ground.

Pentangeli drives through and clinches with Vorenus against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pentangeli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Pentangeli fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Pentangeli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vorenus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentangeli was well out of range. Poor timing from Vorenus.
Vorenus looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentangeli is just out of range.
Pentangeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vorenus.
Pentangeli slips a jab and a cross from Vorenus.
Vorenus walks into a left hand.
Vorenus is looking to clinch.
Vorenus ducks right into an uppercut from Pentangeli.
Pentangeli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pentangeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vorenus manages to avoid it.
Vorenus blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pentangeli shoots in and gets a takedown into Vorenus's guard.
Pentangeli throws a big elbow that misses.
Pentangeli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vorenus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pentangeli throwing strikes but missing.
Pentangeli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vorenus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pentangeli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pentangeli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorenus is keeping the position for now.
Pentangeli slips nicely into half guard.
Frank Pentangeli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pentangeli trying to mount his opponent but Vorenus defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pentangeli is working for a submission of some sort.
Pentangeli controlling the action here.
Pentangeli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pentangeli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pentangeli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pentangeli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vorenus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pentangeli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Pentangeli seems to be working for a kimura but Vorenus defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Pentangeli is looking for a kimura here.
Pentangeli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentangeli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vorenus defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pentangeli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Pentangeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Vorenus looks to throw the jab but Pentangeli is out of range.
Vorenus throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentangeli.
Pentangeli throws a lazy right hand but Vorenus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentangeli misses with a leg kick.
Pentangeli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vorenus blocks the body kick.
Vorenus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vorenus defending well as Pentangeli loads up on a big left hand.
Pentangeli is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorenus misses with a shot to the body
and Pentangeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentangeli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vorenus as he jumps to the side.
Vorenus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Pentangeli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pentangeli in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pentangeli lands an elbow.
Vorenus seems a little lost for a moment, as Pentangeli dominates the positioning.
Pentangeli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Pentangeli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vorenus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pentangeli working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vorenus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pentangeli is controlling him well.
Pentangeli taking a breather here.
Pentangeli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pentangeli controls the position.
Pentangeli lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pentangeli advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Pentangeli.
Frank Pentangeli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorenus tries to reverse the position but Pentangeli maintains control.
Pentangeli controlling from the full mount.
Pentangeli lands with some strikes.
Pentangeli content just to control the position here.
Pentangeli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Pentangeli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pentangeli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentangeli controlling from mount.
Lucius Vorenus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentangeli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Pentangeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentangeli 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Pentangeli!