PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Maenza Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vader
vs
Maenza Ii

165 cm
25
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darth Vader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vincenzo Maenza Ii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader misses with a low kick.
Maenza Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maenza Ii misses with a straight right.
Vader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maenza Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Vader counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maenza Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Maenza Ii blocks the low kick.
Vader throws a leg kick which misses Maenza Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Maenza Ii tries to avoid it.
Vader throws a body kick that misses.

Maenza Ii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vader did well to prevent Maenza Ii getting side control.
Vader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vader tries to get out of the position.
Maenza Ii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vader knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maenza Ii thows a huge punch but Vader dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenza Ii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maenza Ii working the head and body with strikes.

Maenza Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vader sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader is pressing down on Maenza Ii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maenza Ii postures up in Vader 's guard and throws a big left but Vader blocks it.
Maenza Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Vader is retaining full guard.
Maenza Ii landing some decent shots from guard.
Maenza Ii throws a strike but Vader rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenza Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maenza Ii being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenza Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maenza Ii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maenza Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

We're going to have a standup here because Darth Vader wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maenza Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Maenza Ii misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely.
Maenza Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maenza Ii gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vader counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maenza Ii is defended easily by Vader .
Maenza Ii 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.
Vader scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vader .
Vader blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vader throws a leg kick which misses Maenza Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Maenza Ii tries to avoid it.
Maenza Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Maenza Ii looks winded!
Vader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maenza Ii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincenzo Maenza Ii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maenza Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vader throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vader scoring well with a low kick there.
Vader throws a looping overhand right but Maenza Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Vader looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vader slaps away a takedown attempt from Maenza Ii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maenza Ii tried to score with a low kick but Vader checks it.
Vader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maenza Ii throws a hook but Vader blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader throws a looping overhand right but Maenza Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Maenza Ii moves out of range as Vader strikes.
Vader thuds his shin into the meat of Maenza Ii's side.
Vader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maenza Ii looks for a takedown but Vader sprawls well.
Maenza Ii misses with an uppercut.
Maenza Ii is breathing heavily.
Vader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maenza Ii swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Vader delivers a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Vader coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenza Ii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vader throws a leg kick which misses Maenza Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Maenza Ii tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vader .
Vader lands a jab to the nose.
Maenza Ii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vader is out of range and Maenza Ii settles back down.
Vader connects with a leg kick. Maenza Ii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader connects with a solid leg kick.
Vader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maenza Ii moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Maenza Ii's shoulder, as Maenza Ii tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Vader .
Vader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vader scores with a leg kick.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
Vader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vader lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maenza Ii's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Vader lands but Maenza Ii takes it in his stride.
Maenza Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vader .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader scores with a kick to the body.
Maenza Ii walks into a left hand.
Vader connects with an inside leg kick.
Maenza Ii tries to move into range but Vader moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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!
Vader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maenza Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vader . Vader obviously looking to wear him down.
Vader misses with a leg kick.
Vader throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vader throws the left hand but Maenza Ii avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vader .
Vader is looking to land body kicks.
Maenza Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vader .
Vader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vader defending well as Maenza Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Darth Vader is winning the standup battle so far.
Vader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maenza Ii misses with a right hand
and Vader counters with an inside leg kick.
Maenza Ii looks to land a left hand but Vader moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vader .
Maenza Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Maenza Ii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vader .
Maenza Ii slips a jab from Vader .
Maenza Ii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Vader gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maenza Ii throwing strikes from guard but Vader blocks nicely.
Maenza Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenza Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vader wants to take a breather but Maenza Ii is having none of it.
Vader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenza Ii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Maenza Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maenza Ii defending well though.
Maenza Ii is looking to control Vader 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maenza Ii avoid being mounted?
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Maenza Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Darth Vader has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vader connects with a high kick.
Maenza Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maenza Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by Vader .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maenza Ii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vader - the referee stops the clock and Maenza Ii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vader . Maenza Ii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vader feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maenza Ii's calf.
Maenza Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maenza Ii blocks a head kick by Vader .

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vader 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !