PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Vendarra (ranked 1624 p4p, 218 weight class) and Neyman Gariniho (ranked 2198 p4p, 283 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vendarra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avenged Sevenfold-Hail to the King Ragnar. Bob Vendarra has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Vendarra
vs
Gariniho

198 cm
23
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
196 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Dauntless

Bullet Proof System

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neyman Gariniho!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gariniho misses with a looping left.
Vendarra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been told by Vendarra's head coaches at The Furnace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Gariniho moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vendarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vendarra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vendarra.
A telegraphed right hand from Vendarra misses the target.
Gariniho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vendarra.
Vendarra jabs Gariniho right on the nose. Gariniho blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gariniho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Nice defenses there by Vendarra.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Gariniho.
Nice shot by Vendarra.
Gariniho throws the kick towards the body but Vendarra avoids it.
Vendarra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gariniho has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra slips a jab from Gariniho.
Gariniho moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.
Vendarra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gariniho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vendarra tries to clinch but Gariniho moves out of range.
Gariniho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vendarra is out of range.
Vendarra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gariniho jabs Vendarra right on the nose. Vendarra blinks but takes it well.
Vendarra blocks a head kick by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a big shot that misses.
Vendarra misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gariniho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vendarra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho throws out a counter right but Vendarra avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body. Gariniho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vendarra lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gariniho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gariniho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vendarra.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gariniho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vendarra can pounce on him.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Vendarra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gariniho counters with a nice leg kick.
Gariniho misses with a series of wild punches.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Vendarra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gariniho avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gariniho misses.
Vendarra looks for the body kick but Gariniho saw that one coming.
Vendarra misses with a straight right.
Vendarra throws a wild body kick that Gariniho sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vendarra, right into the meat.
Vendarra misses the jab.
Vendarra throws an overhand right that lands on Gariniho's shoulder, as Gariniho tries to avoid the shot.
Vendarra throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vendarra. Those never looked like landing.
Gariniho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gariniho is looking to land body kicks.
Gariniho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gariniho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gariniho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gariniho feints a counter leg kick.
Vendarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gariniho.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra misses with a kick to the body.
Gariniho scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra loads up on a big right hand but Gariniho slips the punch.
Good work by Vendarra as he checks the leg kick.
Gariniho just misses with a punch to the body.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gariniho walks into a jab.
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gariniho.
Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vendarra.
Gariniho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Vendarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gariniho was well out of range. Poor timing from Vendarra.
Vendarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gariniho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vendarra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gariniho is out of range and Vendarra settles back down.
Gariniho throws a jab but it's blocked by Vendarra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra dominated that round.
That's time! Vendarra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vendarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gariniho.
Gariniho swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Vendarra misses its target.
Vendarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Gariniho blocks a low kick nicely.
Vendarra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Vendarra checks it.
Gariniho misses with a straight right.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gariniho! But no joy.
Gariniho scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gariniho scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gariniho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vendarra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gariniho's coach down at Cats Killers Academy Mma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gariniho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gariniho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vendarra has got the better of the exchanges.
Gariniho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho missing with a left hand there. Vendarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Gariniho.
Gariniho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Vendarra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vendarra throws a head kick but Gariniho moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vendarra.
Bob Vendarra is winning the standup battle so far.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Vendarra misses
and Gariniho counters with a nice leg kick.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
Vendarra throws a lazy right hand but Gariniho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gariniho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gariniho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gariniho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vendarra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vendarra lands with a straight right. Gariniho didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra throws a sloppy head kick and Gariniho moves out of range easily.
Vendarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
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!
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra throws out a leg kick but Gariniho moves out of range and Vendarra only half commits.
Vendarra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Gariniho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gariniho checks a low kick from Vendarra.
Gariniho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Good leg kick by Vendarra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gariniho lands a jab to Vendarra's midsection.
Vendarra misses with a low kick as Gariniho jumps back.
Gariniho misses with a hook. Vendarra ducked under it nicely.
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gariniho. Gariniho obviously looking to wear him down.
Gariniho misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra misses the jab.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Gariniho moves out of range.
Vendarra is looking to chop away at Gariniho's legs.
A punch combination from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vendarra misses with a body shot.
Gariniho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Gariniho misses its intended target.
Vendarra misses with a low kick.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Vendarra misses with a body kick.
Vendarra takes one to the side of the head.
Vendarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gariniho throws out a counter right but Vendarra avoids it with no problem.
Vendarra tries to score with a low kick but Gariniho moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho misses with a straight left.
A big right from Vendarra misses.
Vendarra scores with a jab.
Gariniho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gariniho missing with a left hand there. Vendarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gariniho connects with a solid leg kick.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra looks to land a right hand but Gariniho moved out of range.
Vendarra defending well as Gariniho loads up on a big left hand.
Gariniho tries to work over Vendarra's front leg with a kick but Vendarra checks it.
Vendarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Gariniho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gariniho.
Gariniho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vendarra. Vendarra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vendarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Gariniho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vendarra dips to his left and cracks Gariniho with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Gariniho coming out on top.
Gariniho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gariniho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gariniho looks to land a combination. Vendarra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gariniho lands a nice shot that snaps Vendarra's head back.
Gariniho loads up on a big right hand but Vendarra slips the punch.
Vendarra misses with a hook.
Gariniho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vendarra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Gariniho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gariniho avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
A little jabbing left from Gariniho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vendarra throws a series of punches but Gariniho moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but Gariniho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vendarra with a nice cross.
Vendarra jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra ducks under a wild hook from Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a hook but Vendarra avoids it easily.
Vendarra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gariniho's head.
Vendarra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Vendarra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vendarra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gariniho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gariniho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gariniho looks for the body kick but Vendarra saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vendarra throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Gariniho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra throws a low kick but Gariniho moves out of range easily.
Vendarra takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Vendarra lunges at Gariniho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gariniho's hand.
Gariniho throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
Gariniho misses with a hook.
Vendarra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gariniho connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vendarra blocks the low kick.
Vendarra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vendarra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vendarra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Gariniho.
Vendarra throws a shot from downtown. Gariniho moves away and avoids it.
Vendarra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Vendarra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vendarra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gariniho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vendarra moves out of range of the strikes.
Vendarra checks the leg kick.
Vendarra walks into a straight right hand from Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a looping overhand right but Vendarra ducks down to avoid it.
Vendarra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vendarra cracks a nice hook into Gariniho's ribs.
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gariniho connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra scores with a decent looking hook.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vendarra misses with an uppercut. Gariniho saw that one coming.
Gariniho throws a lazy uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vendarra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vendarra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Gariniho is rocked!
Vendarra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gariniho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gariniho is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
A jab from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Vendarra is looking to chop away at Gariniho's legs.
Vendarra misses with a low kick.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Vendarra.
Well Vendarra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bob Vendarra!
Bob Vendarra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.