PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnetic Symphony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnetic Symphony will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Vincent
vs
Symphony

178 cm
24
162 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

197 cm
25
211 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Conquer

Steel Penn's All 160

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnetic Symphony!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symphony takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vincent throws a front kick aimed at Symphony's knee but Symphony avoids it well.
Vincent explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Symphony lands but Vincent takes it in his stride.
Symphony stuffs the takedown attempt from Vincent. Vincent gets slowly back to his feet.
Symphony lands with a kick to the temple. Vincent shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vincent dives in and grabs Symphony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Symphony pushes down on Vincent's head and hops out.
Symphony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Symphony wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vincent walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vincent manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Symphony on his heels. He'll look to pass Symphony's guard now, I'm sure.
Symphony seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Symphony looking for a sweep. Not yet Symphony, not yet.
Vincent throwing strikes from guard but Symphony blocks nicely.
Vincent is fighting to break Symphony's control of his arms but Symphony is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Symphony swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symphony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Symphony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vincent.
Symphony keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
Symphony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vincent.
Vincent content to stall in guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Vincent feints and as Symphony raises his hands in defense, Vincent changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Symphony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vincent.
Symphony is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vincent 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symphony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vincent scoring with some ground and pound.
Vincent postures up.
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!
Symphony pulls Vincent in to control the position.
Vincent postures up in Symphony's guard and throws a big left but Symphony blocks it.
Vincent is looking to work some ground and pound but Symphony has wrist control.
Symphony has control of Vincent's left arm, preventing Vincent from doing any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Magnetic Symphony wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Symphony. No joy for Vincent on that attempt.
Vincent throws a front kick that sends Symphony stumbling back into the cage.
Vincent lands a slapping body shot.
Symphony misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent thows a body shot but no joy.
Vincent misses with a leg kick.
Symphony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symphony slaps away a takedown attempt from Vincent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vincent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Symphony sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vincent somewhat.
Vincent throws a sloppy head kick and Symphony moves out of range easily.
Vincent blocks a head kick by Symphony.
Vincent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Symphony pinned against the cage. Symphony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Symphony leaves Vincent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vincent closes the distance and clinches up with Symphony, looking for a takedown. Vincent pushes Symphony against the cage but Symphony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vincent avoids the head kick by Symphony.
Vincent looks to score with a jab to the body but Symphony is just out of range.
Vincent throws a sloppy head kick and Symphony moves out of range easily.
Vincent is looking to wear down Symphony with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vincent fails with the takedown.
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vincent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vincent has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symphony checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Symphony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vincent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Symphony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Symphony.
Symphony blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vincent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Symphony pinned against the cage. Symphony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Symphony throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vincent's head.
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 Vinnie Vincent will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Symphony scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vincent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Symphony gets caught napping as Vincent dives in and scores a takedown. Symphony manages to retain guard.
Symphony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vincent has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Symphony is retaining full guard.
Symphony keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symphony is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Symphony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vincent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symphony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Symphony pulls Vincent in close to his closed guard and prevents Vincent from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vincent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Symphony keeps moving.
Vincent is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Symphony is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vincent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Symphony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Symphony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vincent.
Vincent cracks the inside of Symphony's front leg.
A cross from Symphony lands.
Symphony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Symphony wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Symphony.
Symphony wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Symphony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vincent was well out of range. Poor timing from Symphony.
Vincent on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Symphony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Symphony lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Symphony.
Symphony staying out of range there.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Symphony but Symphony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vincent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symphony.
Magnetic Symphony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Symphony.
Vincent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vincent takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vincent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vincent shoots in looking for a takedown but Symphony manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vincent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vincent shoots in but Symphony avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vincent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vincent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Symphony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magnetic Symphony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Symphony throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vincent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symphony is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vincent misses with a head kick.
Symphony throws a hook to the side of Vincent's head but Vincent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Symphony misses.
Symphony tries a head kick but it misses.
Symphony throws a sloppy head kick and Vincent moves out of range easily.
Symphony jabs at Vincent's body.
Vincent cracks Symphony with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vincent checks a leg kick.
Vincent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vincent misses the shot to the body.
Symphony has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Symphony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vincent in his tracks.
Symphony tries a head kick but it misses.
Symphony lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vincent throws a right hand that Symphony ducks under and follows up with a left that Symphony also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vincent with a nice cross.
Vincent misses with a looping left.
Symphony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symphony scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Symphony sprawls well. Symphony wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vincent gets slowly back to his feet.
Symphony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vincent.
Vincent scores with a leg kick.
Symphony throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vincent.
Vincent misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Vincent with that takedown attempt.
Symphony misses with a head kick.
Symphony lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vincent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnetic Symphony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vincent shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Symphony napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Symphony wants to control but Vincent postures up.
Symphony is looking for a sweep.
Vincent misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Vincent crashes against the mat.
Vincent working away.

Vincent is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Symphony is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Symphony tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
Vincent tries to score with some ground and pound. Symphony controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vincent throws an elbow but Symphony slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symphony is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Symphony is looking for a sweep.

Vincent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Vincent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vincent lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent 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.
Vincent working the head and body with strikes.
Vincent working the head and body with strikes.
Vincent throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vincent trying to control the action but Symphony is working from the bottom.
Symphony tries to improve position but can't.
Symphony is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symphony wants to control but Vincent postures up.
Vincent working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symphony tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
Vincent working the ground and pound.
Symphony managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vincent.
The ground and pound from Vincent seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Symphony tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vincent works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Symphony gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vincent thows a huge punch but Symphony dodges it nicely.
Vincent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Symphony's head.

Vincent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Symphony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vincent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vincent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Symphony is not content to let Vincent control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Symphony is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Symphony is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vincent showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vincent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vincent!
Vinnie Vincent seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.