PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Metta World Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Vezquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). World Peace comes into the arena with Champions blaring out of the sound system. Dirk Vezquez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Metta World Peace's chin.

World Peace
vs
Vezquez

201 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Great elbows
Big heart

Excellent boxer
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Metta World Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Vezquez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
World Peace misses with a double jab
and Vezquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
World Peace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vezquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vezquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Vezquez does it's job there.
World Peace goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Dirk Vezquez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vezquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vezquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vezquez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
World Peace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vezquez counters with a left to the body.
World Peace misses with a few strikes there.
Vezquez tries to clinch but World Peace moves out of range.
World Peace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vezquez.
Vezquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
World Peace is breathing heavily.
World Peace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vezquez counters with a thumping low kick.
World Peace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vezquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
World Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vezquez counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vezquez clinches up with World Peace and pushes him back against the ropes.
World Peace has Vezquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Vezquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
World Peace wants to get back to striking at distance but Vezquez won't allow it.
Vezquez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but World Peace is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Vezquez.
A frustrated look appears on World Peace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
World Peace is trying to push Vezquez away but Vezquez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vezquez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vezquez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning World Peace up against the ropes.
Vezquez keeps control of World Peace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dirk Vezquez.
Vezquez misses with a head kick.
World Peace misses with a combination
and Vezquez counters with a straight right hand.
Vezquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vezquez connects with a nice looking jab.
Vezquez scores with a leg kick.
Metta World Peace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vezquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vezquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Vezquez moves into the clinch.
Vezquez keeps control of World Peace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

World Peace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vezquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
World Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vezquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vezquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but World Peace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vezquez wants to clinch.

Vezquez clinches up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vezquez keeps control of World Peace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vezquez lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on World Peace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
World Peace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vezquez slows down the pace here.
World Peace is trying to break the clinch but Vezquez is controlling him.
World Peace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vezquez is trying to stall.
World Peace working hard to break the clinch.
Vezquez looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Peace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

World Peace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
World Peace misses with a double jab
and Vezquez counters with a nice body kick.
Vezquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vezquez fails with an attempt to clinch.

Vezquez clinches.
Vezquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but World Peace has him pressed against the ropes.
Vezquez is trying to break the clinch but World Peace has him pressed against the ropes.
World Peace can't break the clinch.

Vezquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
World Peace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
World Peace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vezquez counters with a big head kick but World Peace shrugs it off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Vezquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Vezquez's cut.
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.

A combination from World Peace does no damage.
Vezquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
World Peace keeps the fight on the outside.
World Peace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from World Peace misses.
World Peace tries to bum rush Vezquez with a series of wild strikes but Vezquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
World Peace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vezquez counters with a left and a right that stings World Peace.
Vezquez misses with a head kick.
World Peace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vezquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
World Peace throws a combination that misses

and Vezquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vezquez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. World Peace is defending well for now.
Vezquez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning World Peace up against the ropes.

Vezquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vezquez works over World Peace's head and body with a nice combination.
World Peace throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Vezquez counter with a right hand.

Vezquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by World Peace as Vezquez tries to tie him up.
Vezquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but World Peace has him pressed against the ropes.
Vezquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
World Peace keeps control of Vezquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
World Peace is trying to break the clinch but Vezquez has him pressed against the ropes.
World Peace keeps control of Vezquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
World Peace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vezquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but World Peace has him pressed against the ropes.
World Peace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vezquez taking a breather.
Vezquez lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vezquez digs a right hand into World Peace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on World Peace's gas tank.
World Peace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Vezquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Vezquez coming out on top.
World Peace falls off balance throwing a combination

and Vezquez counters by clinching up.
World Peace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vezquez's efforts to push away.

World Peace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
World Peace looks to land a combination but Vezquez avoids it well.
Metta World Peace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vezquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
World Peace misses with a double jab
and Vezquez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vezquez tries to clinch up.
World Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Vezquez counters by moving into the clinch.
Vezquez tries to circle away but World Peace has him pinned against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vezquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vezquez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
World Peace throws a nice looking combination but Vezquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Vezquez closes the distance and pushes World Peace back into the ropes.
Vezquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down World Peace.
World Peace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vezquez trying to control the position but instead, World Peace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vezquez into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Vezquez.
World Peace wants to break the clinch but can't.
World Peace wants to break free but Vezquez has control.
World Peace can't break the clinch.

Vezquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vezquez misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vezquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
World Peace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Vezquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vezquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.

World Peace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metta World Peace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vezquez tries to clinch up but World Peace circles away and keeps his distance.
Vezquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
World Peace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
World Peace misses with a double jab.
Vezquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vezquez lands with a straight right. World Peace didn't see that one coming.
Dirk Vezquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vezquez tries to clinch but World Peace is having none of it.
Vezquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Vezquez wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vezquez moves in looking to clinch but World Peace pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Vezquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirk Vezquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

World Peace misses with a two punch combination.
World Peace misses with a few strikes there.
World Peace throws a right and a left that Vezquez avoids nicely.
World Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vezquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
World Peace misses with a double jab
and Vezquez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
World Peace avoids the head kick by Vezquez.

Vezquez drives through and clinches with World Peace against the ropes.

Vezquez breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vezquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
World Peace misses with a double jab
enabling Vezquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Vezquez throws a head kick but World Peace moves out of range.
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!
Vezquez misses with a low kick as World Peace jumps back.
Vezquez throws a sloppy head kick and World Peace moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vezquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
World Peace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vezquez feints a jab promting World Peace to slip. Vezquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. World Peace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vezquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vezquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but World Peace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
World Peace avoids the head kick by Vezquez.
World Peace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vezquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vezquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Vezquez moves into the clinch.
World Peace wants to break free but Vezquez has control.
Vezquez keeps control of World Peace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Vezquez breaks from the clinch.
Vezquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Vezquez rushes World Peace and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

World Peace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metta World Peace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vezquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vezquez rushes World Peace and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vezquez.

Vezquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vezquez lands with a kick to the temple. World Peace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vezquez wants to clinch up but World Peace keeps it at a distance.
World Peace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
World Peace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
World Peace misses with a double jab
and Vezquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps World Peace thinking.
World Peace avoids the head kick by Vezquez.
World Peace throws a series of punches but Vezquez avoids them all with ease.
Vezquez is looking to clinch.
World Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vezquez counters with a one-two to the body.
World Peace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vezquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vezquez throws a right and a left that both miss.

Vezquez rushes World Peace and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

World Peace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vezquez misses with a head kick.
World Peace throws a right and a left that Vezquez avoids nicely.
Vezquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but World Peace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
World Peace throws a combination that misses
and Vezquez counters with a series of strikes. World Peace will be more careful next time no doubt.
World Peace misses with a combination
and Vezquez counters with a big head kick but World Peace shrugs it off.
Vezquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from World Peace.
Vezquez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. World Peace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
World Peace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vezquez counters with a good, hard body kick but World Peace shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vezquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Vezquez.
World Peace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vezquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vezquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vezquez throws a right and a left that World Peace avoids nicely.
Vezquez throws a right and a left that World Peace avoids nicely.
World Peace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vezquez looks to land a combination but World Peace avoids it well.
Vezquez doesn't manage to clinch there - World Peace circles away.
A combination from World Peace does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from World Peace misses.
World Peace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dirk Vezquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vezquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Vezquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vezquez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Vezquez!