PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Verbana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qfc Latifah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Verbana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pardon Me. Latifah has chosen Latifah's Had It Up 2 Here as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Verbana
vs
Latifah

182 cm
26
240 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
254 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Verbana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qfc Latifah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latifah with a jab.
A big left from Verbana misses.

Verbana lands a big head kick that sends Latifah tumbling to the mat! Verbana takes a step backwards and waves Latifah back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Qfc Latifah has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Latifah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbana.
Verbana misses with a body kick.
Verbana misses with a head kick.
Latifah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbana moves away.
Verbana's corner calls for a 1-2. Verbana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verbana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Latifah's head backwards.
Latifah scores with a sloppy right hand. Verbana should have avoided that one.
Verbana throws a good cross that connects.
Latifah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verbana throws a shot to the body.
Verbana throws a head kick that misses.
Verbana throws a head kick but Latifah moves out of range.
Latifah defending well as Verbana loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Latifah misses.

Verbana lands a big head kick that sends Latifah tumbling to the mat! Verbana takes a step backwards and waves Latifah back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Latifah is rocked!
Verbana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Verbana.
Latifah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verbana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Latifah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verbana.
Latifah is still on wobbly legs! Can Verbana finish him?
Good leg kick by Verbana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Latifah seems to have recovered his senses.
Latifah connects with a nice looking jab.
Verbana looks to score with a jab to the body but Latifah is just out of range.
Verbana misses with a head kick.
Verbana tries to score with a low kick but Latifah moves his leg out of the way.
Verbana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbana wants to slow Latifah down by chopping away at his legs.
Latifah moves forwards but Verbana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Latifah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verbana doesn't seem bothered though.
Verbana looks to land a body kick but Latifah moved away.
Latifah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbana was well out of range. Poor timing from Latifah.
Verbana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latifah moves out of range as Verbana strikes.
Verbana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verbana walks into a stiff left hand from Latifah.
Latifah ducks under a wild hook from Verbana.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Latifah has eaten all the pies!
Verbana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Latifah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbana throws out a loose jab but Latifah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Latifah does it's job there.
Verbana throws a sloppy head kick and Latifah moves out of range easily.
Verbana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Latifah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Verbana wants to slow Latifah down by chopping away at his legs.
Latifah jabs at Verbana's body.
Latifah lands a right hook to the body.
Latifah tests Verbana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Latifah lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latifah lands a body shot.
Latifah lands a nice shot that snaps Verbana's head back.
Latifah clobbers Verbana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Latifah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Latifah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verbana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Latifah manages to avoid it.
John Verbana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latifah misses with a hook.
Latifah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Verbana.
Verbana is breathing heavily.
Latifah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Latifah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Verbana doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Latifah there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Latifah.
Latifah slips a straight right by Verbana.
Nice body kick from Verbana.
Verbana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verbana throws a low kick but Latifah moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Latifah misses.
Verbana is looking to score with low kicks.
Latifah blocks a head kick by Verbana.
Latifah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Latifah misses.
Verbana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Latifah's calf.
Verbana tests Latifah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Latifah lands a nice shot that snaps Verbana's head back.
Latifah misses with an uppercut.
Latifah throws a looping overhand right but Verbana ducks down to avoid it.
Latifah throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verbana throws a body punch but Latifah moves out of range.
Verbana walks into a jab.
Verbana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verbana throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Verbana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Qfc Latifah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big right from Latifah misses.
Latifah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verbana doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Latifah.
Latifah moves out of range as Verbana strikes.
Verbana throws a head kick that misses.
Latifah lands a body shot.
Verbana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Latifah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Verbana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Latifah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verbana scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbana keeps Latifah at a distance using the push kick.
Latifah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Latifah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Latifah with a jab.
Verbana misses with a low kick as Latifah jumps back.
Verbana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Verbana throws a shot from downtown. Latifah moves away and avoids it.
Verbana just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latifah throws a right hand that Verbana ducks under and follows up with a left that Verbana also avoids with ease.
Verbana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John Verbana is winning the standup battle so far.
Verbana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verbana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Latifah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verbana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verbana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Latifah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Latifah lands a jab to Verbana's midsection.
Latifah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verbana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Latifah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Latifah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verbana.
Latifah lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Latifah works the jab nicely.
Latifah scores with a decent looking hook.
Latifah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbana lands with a good body shot.
Verbana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Verbana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verbana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Latifah.
Latifah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verbana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Latifah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verbana throws a hook but Latifah avoids it easily.
Latifah lands a jab.
Verbana takes a swing at Latifah's ribcage but misses.
Latifah misses with a hook. Verbana ducked under it nicely.
Latifah avoids the head kick by Verbana.
Nice body punch from Latifah.
Latifah works the jab nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Latifah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verbana on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latifah thuds a left hand into Verbana's body.
Latifah connects with a single shot there.
Verbana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Latifah finds it's way round the side to connect with Verbana's head.
Verbana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Latifah stuns Verbana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Latifah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Latifah throws a jab but it's blocked by Verbana.
Verbana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Latifah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latifah scores with a nice right hand.
Verbana misses with a two punch combination.
Latifah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Latifah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Latifah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Latifah misses with an uppercut. Verbana saw that one coming.
Verbana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verbana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Latifah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Latifah throws a hook to the side of Verbana's head but Verbana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Latifah dips to his left and cracks Verbana with an uppercut!
Verbana misses with a low kick.
Verbana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Latifah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verbana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Latifah.
Latifah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Latifah scores with a nice head shot.
Latifah ducks under a wild hook from Verbana.
Verbana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Latifah scores with a hook to the body. Verbana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Latifah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Latifah scores with a jab to the head.
Latifah connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qfc Latifah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Qfc Latifah's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Latifah misses with a lunging right hand
and Verbana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verbana throws a head kick that misses.
Latifah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Verbana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Latifah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Latifah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verbana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Latifah.
Verbana ducks under a wild hook from Latifah.
Verbana takes one on the button.
Verbana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Latifah throws a body punch but Verbana moves out of range.
Verbana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Latifah's head.
Verbana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verbana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Latifah.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latifah dodges the punch combination from Verbana.
Latifah misses with a looping right.
Verbana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Latifah.
Latifah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verbana counters with a solid body kick.
Latifah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbana under the eye.
Latifah misses with a hook.
Latifah lands a jab to Verbana's midsection.
Verbana throws a jab but it's blocked by Latifah.
Latifah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Latifah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbana.
Verbana throws a jab when Latifah was well out of range.
Verbana cracks Latifah with a good jab.
Verbana misses with a series of wild punches.
Verbana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Latifah.
Nice shot by Latifah.
Latifah misses with an uppercut.
Verbana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Latifah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Latifah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Verbana.
Verbana tries to move into range but Latifah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Latifah lands a body shot.
Latifah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Latifah throws a hook but Verbana avoids it easily.
Verbana throws a big shot that misses.
Verbana ducks under a wild hook from Latifah.
Latifah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verbana's head backwards.
Latifah scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbana thuds his right hand into Latifah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verbana throws an overhand right that lands on Latifah's shoulder, as Latifah tries to avoid the shot.
Verbana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verbana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Latifah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verbana wants to land a leg kick but Latifah is out of range.
Verbana takes one to the chin there.
Latifah scores with a nice strike.
Latifah jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
John Verbana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verbana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Latifah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Latifah misses with a straight left.
A jab from Latifah misses.
Latifah connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verbana.
A big left from Latifah misses.
Latifah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verbana is looking to score with low kicks.
Verbana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Verbana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Latifah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Latifah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbana.
Latifah scores with a body shot.
Verbana tries a head kick but it misses.
Latifah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Verbana misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Latifah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Latifah tests Verbana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Latifah.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qfc Latifah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Latifah 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Qfc Latifah!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Qfc Latifah!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Qfc Latifah!

Qfc Latifah wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Qfc Latifah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.