PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kory Vertelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Spielberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Spielberg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vertelli
vs
Spielberg

200 cm
18
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
283 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kory Vertelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Spielberg!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spielberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spielberg looks for a takedown but Vertelli sprawls well.
Vertelli misses with a takedown attempt - Spielberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vertelli jabs Spielberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spielberg looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Vertelli. Beautiful body shot.
Vertelli throws a combination. Spielberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vertelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spielberg is fending him off so far but Vertelli persists. Nope, Spielberg circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vertelli cracks Spielberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spielberg walks into a jab.
Vertelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vertelli.
Spielberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Vertelli lands a left and a right that send Spielberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Vertelli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Steven Spielberg has been cut.

Vertelli rushes Spielberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vertelli presses Spielberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vertelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spielberg's elbow.
Vertelli tries to work over Spielberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Vertelli.
Vertelli is trying to break the clinch but Spielberg is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vertelli.

Vertelli breaks from the clinch.
Vertelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vertelli throws a leg kick but Spielberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spielberg tries to move into range but Vertelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vertelli is defended easily by Spielberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kory Vertelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Vertelli does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vertelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vertelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spielberg sprawls well. Spielberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vertelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Vertelli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spielberg is able to avoid easily.

Vertelli lands a left and a right that send Spielberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Vertelli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vertelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Vertelli.
Vertelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spielberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vertelli somewhat.
Vertelli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vertelli cracks Spielberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spielberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kory Vertelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spielberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vertelli.
Spielberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Vertelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vertelli looking for a takedown.
Vertelli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spielberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spielberg.
Spielberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vertelli tries to avoid it but Spielberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vertelli to the ground. Vertelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Vertelli rushes Spielberg and presses him up against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Spielberg has eaten all the pies!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vertelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vertelli lands with a right to the head.
Vertelli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vertelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vertelli prevents Spielberg from breaking the clinch.
Vertelli lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vertelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spielberg avoids it.
Vertelli scores with a shot to the side of Spielberg's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vertelli lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Vertelli.
Vertelli pushes Spielberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kory Vertelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Spielberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spielberg gets tackled into the cage by Vertelli. Vertelli maintains the clinch.
Vertelli digs a right hand underneath Spielberg's ribcage. Spielberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vertelli.
Vertelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spielberg can do to turn this around?
Vertelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Spielberg won't allow it.
Vertelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vertelli lands a shoulder strike.
Vertelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vertelli wants a takedown.
Vertelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spielberg backwards.

Vertelli manages to break the clinch.

Vertelli clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vertelli - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spielberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vertelli.
Spielberg is breathing heavily.
Vertelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spielberg backwards.
Vertelli wants to break free but Spielberg has control.
Vertelli is working Spielberg over against the cage.
Vertelli lands with a light punch inside.
Vertelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spielberg prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kory Vertelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vertelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spielberg backwards.
Vertelli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spielberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Spielberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vertelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spielberg has him pressed against the cage.
Vertelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vertelli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vertelli lands with a left to the head.
Vertelli tries to break free but Spielberg pushes him back against the cage.
Spielberg has Vertelli pressed against the cage, preventing Vertelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vertelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spielberg.
Vertelli misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vertelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vertelli tries to break the clinch but Spielberg is controlling the position.
Vertelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vertelli lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Vertelli.
Vertelli lands with a left to the head.
Vertelli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vertelli lands with a light punch inside.
Vertelli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vertelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vertelli tries to break the clinch but Spielberg is controlling the position.
A short left from Vertelli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vertelli is looking for a takedown.
Kory Vertelli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vertelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vertelli pushes off an throws an elbow but Spielberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vertelli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Vertelli.
Vertelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vertelli lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vertelli.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vertelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spielberg backwards.
Vertelli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spielberg or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kory Vertelli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Spielberg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vertelli!
Vertelli lands with a shot to the body.
Kory Vertelli is winning the standup battle so far.

Vertelli clinches with his opponent.
Vertelli lands a nice uppercut.
Vertelli cracks Spielberg with a nice body shot.
Vertelli can't get the takedown.
Vertelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vertelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Vertelli.
Spielberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertelli lands a nice uppercut.
Vertelli has had enough of the clinch but Spielberg keeps him there for the moment.
Vertelli working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vertelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spielberg's elbow.
Vertelli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vertelli lands with a light punch inside.
Vertelli lands with a light punch inside.
Spielberg takes a shot to the head.
Vertelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spielberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vertelli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spielberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vertelli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spielberg after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kory Vertelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vertelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vertelli scores with a shot to the side of Spielberg's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vertelli can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Vertelli.
Vertelli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vertelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Spielberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spielberg has had enough of the clinch but Vertelli keeps him there for the moment.
Spielberg keeps control of Vertelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spielberg keeps control of Vertelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Spielberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spielberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vertelli's waist but Vertelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spielberg off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vertelli looks for a takedown but Spielberg sprawls well.
Vertelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spielberg sprawls well. Spielberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vertelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Vertelli misses with a low kick.
Vertelli slips a straight right by Spielberg.
Good work by Spielberg as he checks the leg kick.

Vertelli darts in and clinches Spielberg up against the cage.
Spielberg jumps guard but Vertelli stands there with Spielberg around his waist. Spielberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vertelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Spielberg avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vertelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spielberg backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vertelli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vertelli can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vertelli.
Vertelli tries to circle away but Spielberg has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vertelli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spielberg's brow.
Vertelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vertelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vertelli is working for takedown but Spielberg is calmly controlling the position for now.

Spielberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steven Spielberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kory Vertelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spielberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kory Vertelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vertelli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kory Vertelli!