PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Vendetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Astronomer
vs
Vendetta

189 cm
25
189 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Merciless Gladiators

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Learned Astronomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabio Vendetta!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astronomer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astronomer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vendetta tries to clinch up.
Vendetta connects with a high kick.

It looks like Learned Astronomer has been cut.

Astronomer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vendetta!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Astronomer in the domination position with Vendetta hanging on.
Astronomer lands a nice forearm strike.

Astronomer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vendetta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Astronomer's guard! Nice work there by Vendetta!
Vendetta wanted to stand there but Astronomer had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer controlling Vendetta's posture.
Vendetta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Astronomer looking for a sweep. Not yet Astronomer, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vendetta throws a solid leg kick but Astronomer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vendetta.
Astronomer throws a head kick that Vendetta semi-blocks.

It looks like Fabio Vendetta has been cut.
Vendetta ducks under a wild hook from Astronomer.
Astronomer moves out of range of the body kick.
Astronomer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vendetta was well out of range. Poor timing from Astronomer.
Nice jab there from Vendetta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendetta misses with a left hand

and Astronomer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Astronomer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vendetta wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vendetta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astronomer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vendetta.
Jab from Vendetta.
Astronomer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vendetta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Astronomer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vendetta's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astronomer trying to control the position from guard on top but Vendetta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astronomer won't allow Vendetta to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Astronomer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Astronomer stops Vendetta from standing up.
Astronomer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vendetta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astronomer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Astronomer throws a right hand that Vendetta ducks under and follows up with a left that Vendetta also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vendetta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Astronomer at a distance.
Vendetta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astronomer missing with a left hand there. Vendetta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Astronomer moves out of range of the body kick from Vendetta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Learned Astronomer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Astronomer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Astronomer tries a low kick but Vendetta avoids it.
Astronomer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vendetta misses with a low kick as Astronomer jumps back.
Astronomer misses with a kick to the body.
Vendetta swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Vendetta.
Vendetta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astronomer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendetta.
Fabio Vendetta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astronomer connects with a high kick.
Astronomer is looking to chop away at Vendetta's legs.
Astronomer scores with a jab to the head.
Vendetta misses with a double jab

and Astronomer counters with a single leg into guard. Vendetta didn't expect that.

Vendetta is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astronomer is looking to work some ground and pound but Vendetta has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer wants to control from the top but Vendetta keeps moving.
Astronomer trying to move into half guard but instead Vendetta has managed to sweep!
Astronomer is trying to control the position but Vendetta postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Learned Astronomer.
A shot to the body from Vendetta misses

and Astronomer counters with a shoot takedown. Vendetta fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendetta wants to sweep here but Astronomer controlling him for the moment.
Astronomer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Astronomer trying to control the position from guard on top but Vendetta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Learned Astronomer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vendetta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Astronomer.
Astronomer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Learned Astronomer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vendetta tries a low kick but Astronomer avoids it.
Vendetta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vendetta throws a hook to the side of Astronomer's head but Astronomer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astronomer misses with a wild body shot.
Vendetta is looking to land body kicks.
Astronomer moves out of range of the body kick from Vendetta.
Astronomer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendetta throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Vendetta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Astronomer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Astronomer thumps Vendetta with a low kick.
Astronomer blocks a head kick by Vendetta.
Vendetta misses with a low kick.
Astronomer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vendetta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Astronomer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vendetta's guard now.
We've been hearing that Astronomer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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!
Astronomer trying to control but Vendetta is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Astronomer postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Learned Astronomer.
Astronomer misses with a body shot.
Vendetta misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Learned Astronomer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Vendetta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vendetta throws a head kick that misses.
Fabio Vendetta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astronomer 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.
Astronomer slips a jab from Vendetta.
A punch combination from Astronomer misses.
Fabio Vendetta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Astronomer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Astronomer defending well as Vendetta loads up on a big left hand.
Astronomer looks to land a right hand but Vendetta moved out of range.
Vendetta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vendetta looks to land a body kick but Astronomer moved away.
Vendetta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Vendetta.
Astronomer wants to land a leg kick but Vendetta is out of range.
Vendetta works Astronomer's body with a nice hook.
Astronomer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer slips under a jab from Vendetta.
Astronomer looks to land a body kick but Vendetta moved away.
A head kick misses from Vendetta.
Vendetta scores with a hook to the body. Astronomer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astronomer 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.
Astronomer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Astronomer lands a jab to Vendetta's midsection.
Vendetta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Astronomer is out of range and Vendetta settles back down.
Vendetta throws a predictable looking body shot

and Astronomer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vendetta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astronomer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Astronomer wants to control from the top but Vendetta keeps moving.
Astronomer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vendetta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Learned Astronomer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A good leg kick by Astronomer.
Vendetta connects with a body shot.
Vendetta throws a combination that misses

and Astronomer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vendetta won't be happy with that.
Astronomer tries to score with some ground and pound. Vendetta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Astronomer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vendetta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Astronomer trying to control the action but Vendetta is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer landing a few strikes.
Learned Astronomer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Astronomer trying to control the action but Vendetta is working from the bottom.
Fabio Vendetta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Learned Astronomer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Astronomer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Astronomer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vendetta.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vendetta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vendetta wants to clinch but Astronomer slips to the side

so Astronomer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Astronomer tries to free his leg and advance position but Vendetta is retaining full guard.
Vendetta wants to stand up but Astronomer is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vendetta being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Learned Astronomer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Astronomer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Learned Astronomer!
After winning the bout, Learned Astronomer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.