PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Vinetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. Vinetto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Twisted Insane - The Dookie Monster. Vincent Vinetto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wilson
vs
Vinetto

187 cm
40
220 lbs
35 - 9 - 1

195 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 35 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Vinetto!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinetto misses with a wild body shot.
Vincent Vinetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vinetto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vinetto looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Vinetto looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Vinetto avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Nice uppercut lands for Vinetto. That snapped Wilson's head back.
Vinetto misses with a wild body shot.
Vinetto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Vinetto loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinetto.
Vinetto looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Vinetto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Vinetto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Vinetto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Vinetto misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson gets through Vinetto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vinetto just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
Vinetto blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson is working Vinetto over against the cage.
Vinetto working aggressively here.
Vinetto misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinetto misses with a body punch.
Vinetto trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
Vinetto misses with some punches.
Wilson digs a right hand into Vinetto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vinetto's gas tank.
Vinetto misses with a body punch.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a right hand.
Vinetto prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Nice body punch from Vinetto - that landed with a thud.
Wilson avoiding damage.
Vinetto cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Vinetto controls the action.
Vinetto misses with the head strike.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinetto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinetto swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinetto lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Vinetto blocking some punches.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson lands with a good body shot.
Vinetto throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Vinetto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinetto sprawls and moves away.
Vinetto throws a head kick that Wilson semi-blocks.

It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Vinetto misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Vinetto tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinetto throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Vinetto avoids it well and moves away.
Vinetto misses the shot to the body.
Vinetto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinetto. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vinetto, right into the meat.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vinetto takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson slips under a jab from Vinetto.
Vinetto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Vincent Vinetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinetto misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Vinetto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinetto.
Vinetto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinetto misses with a leg kick

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilson pushing down on Vinetto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson trying to control the action but Vinetto is working from the bottom.
Wilson is really struggling to control Vinetto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinetto won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson is pressing down on Vinetto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vinetto is holding on for now.
Vinetto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vinetto sees it coming and defends easily.

Vinetto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Vinetto moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.
Vinetto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vinetto can turn it around.
Vinetto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vinetto throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Vinetto misses with the head strike.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vinetto struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinetto lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wilson does it's job there.
Vinetto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinetto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinetto looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vinetto throws a nice head kick!
Vinetto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Vinetto misses with a lunging right hand

and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vinetto keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vinetto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vinetto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Vinetto keeps moving.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinetto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinetto looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Vinetto does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinetto.
Vinetto wants to clinch.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinetto.
Vinetto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Vinetto.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Vinetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinetto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinetto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vinetto scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vinetto swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson tries to counter with a takedown but Vinetto is quick to defend against it.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vinetto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
Wilson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinetto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vinetto is out of range.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinetto is just out of range.
Vinetto throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson throws a hook but Vinetto blocks it.
Vinetto moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Vinetto.
Vinetto throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vinetto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Wilson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vinetto to the ground. Wilson is now in Vinetto's guard.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinetto is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Vinetto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Vinetto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinetto defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vinetto manages to get himself to full guard.

Wilson trying to control but Vinetto is working from the bottom.
Vinetto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vinetto controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Vinetto keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Vinetto misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Vinetto.
I think Vinetto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Vinetto!
A very excited looking Vincent Vinetto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.