PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Fazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fazio has chosen The Mob Rules as his entrance music. Dark Vengeance is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Vengeance
vs
Fazio

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Bunny Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Vengeance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ed Fazio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fazio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vengeance avoids the body shot from Fazio.
Fazio swats away the attempt to clinch by Vengeance.
Fazio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fazio scores with a punch to the head.
Fazio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vengeance is looking to clinch.
Vengeance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fazio lands an overhand right.
Vengeance tries to clinch there but Fazio circles away.
A big left from Fazio misses.
Vengeance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fazio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vengeance wants to clinch.
Fazio circles away from the clinch attempt.

Vengeance has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vengeance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fazio backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fazio struggles to land a body shot inside as Vengeance controls his hands.
Fazio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vengeance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vengeance is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fazio is defending well for now.
Fazio has a couple of punches blocked by Vengeance.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fazio misses with some punches.

Fazio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vengeance regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vengeance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fazio stands up over Vengeance, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fazio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fazio is pushing down on Vengeance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vengeance is fighting to maintain full guard but Fazio has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazio with the ground and pound but Vengeance uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fazio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fazio trying to control the position from guard on top but Vengeance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fazio won't allow Vengeance to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fazio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vengeance's guard.

Fazio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fazio works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fazio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vengeance taking punishment in the form of punches.

Fazio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fazio scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vengeance taking a bit of punishment here - Fazio scoring with strikes.
Fazio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Dragon Tactical. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vengeance is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fazio is looking to take a break and control but Vengeance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fazio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fazio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vengeance wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vengeance on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vengeance tries to get out of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Fazio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Vengeance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fazio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fazio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fazio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vengeance's calf.
Vengeance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fazio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vengeance tries to close the distance and clinch but Fazio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vengeance moves out of range of the leg kick from Fazio.
Fazio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vengeance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fazio.
Vengeance is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vengeance is looking to clinch.
Fazio cracks the inside of Vengeance's front leg.
Fazio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fazio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vengeance.
Vengeance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fazio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vengeance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vengeance doesn't manage to clinch there - Fazio circles away.

Fazio rushes Vengeance and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fazio.
Fazio letting Vengeance take a breather here.
Vengeance crunches a lovely knee into Fazio's ribcage.
Vengeance lands a body shot.
Vengeance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fazio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vengeance lands a shot to the body.
Fazio is breathing heavily.
Vengeance lands a left hand.
Vengeance just leaning against Fazio, taking a breather.
Dark Vengeance has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vengeance looking to throw knees to the head but Fazio is blocking nicely.
Vengeance unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fazio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Vengeance - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Vengeance.
Vengeance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vengeance lands a damaging elbow.
Vengeance is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vengeance lands a nice knee to the body.
Vengeance taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance lands a damaging elbow.
Fazio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Vengeance - that landed with a thud.
Vengeance works on Fazio's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Vengeance.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vengeance.
A left hand lands to the body for Vengeance.
Vengeance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vengeance lands an uppercut.
Vengeance digs a right hand underneath Fazio's ribcage. Fazio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vengeance holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vengeance digs a right hand underneath Fazio's ribcage. Fazio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vengeance scores a nice knee to the body.
Vengeance is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Vengeance - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Vengeance.
Knees to the body from Vengeance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vengeance works on Fazio's body with a couple of short punches.
Vengeance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Vengeance.
Vengeance with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Vengeance landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vengeance lands a nice uppercut.
Vengeance utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vengeance lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vengeance.
Vengeance lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vengeance.
Vengeance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fazio can do to turn this around?
Fazio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Vengeance.
Vengeance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vengeance is leaning against Fazio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fazio's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vengeance.
Vengeance landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Vengeance as the two fighters clinch.
Vengeance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vengeance.
Vengeance is struggling to control the position.
Vengeance is leaning against Fazio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fazio trying to control the position but instead, Vengeance has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fazio into the cage.
Vengeance digs a right hand underneath Fazio's ribcage. Fazio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fazio takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vengeance lands an elbow just above Fazio 's eye.
Vengeance lands a shoulder strike.
Fazio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vengeance unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dark Vengeance dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fazio takes a swing at Vengeance's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Fazio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vengeance doesn't manage to clinch there - Fazio circles away.
Dark Vengeance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vengeance doesn't manage to clinch there - Fazio circles away.
Vengeance wants to clinch.
Vengeance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fazio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vengeance tries to close the distance and clinch but Fazio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vengeance doesn't manage to clinch there - Fazio circles away.
Nice defenses there by Vengeance.
Fazio misses with a hook.
Vengeance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vengeance moves forwards but Fazio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vengeance thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Vengeance.
Ed Fazio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vengeance wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Fazio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fazio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vengeance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fazio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vengeance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fazio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fazio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vengeance.
Dark Vengeance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vengeance doesn't manage to clinch there - Fazio circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Vengeance blocks the leg kick.
Fazio throws a low kick but Vengeance moves out of range easily.
Fazio misses with a looping left.
Fazio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vengeance was well out of range. Poor timing from Fazio.
Vengeance wants to clinch up but Fazio keeps it at a distance.
Vengeance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vengeance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fazio paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vengeance has Fazio up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vengeance blocks it with crossed arms.
Fazio tries a body shot but Vengeance blocks it.
Fazio pushes Vengeance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vengeance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vengeance can't find room to land a body shot as Fazio controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vengeance as Fazio tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fazio.
Vengeance lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazio takes a shot to the head.
Vengeance lands a body punch.
Fazio takes a shot to the head.
Fazio is looking to break free of the clinch but Vengeance has double underhooks.
A short left from Vengeance.
Fazio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vengeance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vengeance lands an elbow just above Fazio 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Vengeance.
Fazio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vengeance taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vengeance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fazio backwards.
Knees to the body from Vengeance.
Vengeance scores with a hook to the body.
Vengeance is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Vengeance.
Vengeance connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vengeance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fazio backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vengeance.
Vengeance landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vengeance trying to stall but Fazio improves his position.
Vengeance lands an elbow inside that Fazio shrugs off.
Vengeance unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vengeance lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fazio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance lands a knee to the head.
Vengeance scores a nice knee to the body.
Fazio takes a shot to the head.
Vengeance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fazio working aggressively here.
Vengeance lands a nice knee to the body.
Vengeance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vengeance landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vengeance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vengeance with a knee to the head.
Vengeance landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Vengeance.
Vengeance lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Vengeance.
A left hand lands to the body for Vengeance.
Vengeance lands a body punch.
Vengeance digs a right hand into Fazio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fazio's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Vengeance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vengeance 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Vengeance!
Dark Vengeance looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Told you I was gonna fuck you up! Castor's bitch!'.