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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 3154 p4p, 316 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 3774 p4p, 362 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vazzappo throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tony Vazzappo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vazzappo scores with a decent looking hook.
Vazzappo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Vazzappo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vazzappo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vazzappo clinches with his opponent.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Vazzappo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vazzappo lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vazzappo digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vazzappo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazzappo pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Vazzappo.
A left hand lands to the body for Vazzappo.
Smith looks winded!
Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Vazzappo forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Vazzappo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith is trying to drag Vazzappo to the mat but Vazzappo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tony Vazzappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vazzappo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vazzappo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Vazzappo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vazzappo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Vazzappo breaks the clinch.
Vazzappo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Vazzappo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vazzappo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Vazzappo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Vazzappo has the dominant position.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vazzappo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a shoulder strike.
Vazzappo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vazzappo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vazzappo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vazzappo works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Vazzappo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith wants to break free but Vazzappo has control.
Vazzappo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Vazzappo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vazzappo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vazzappo lands a body shot.
Vazzappo is struggling to control the position.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Vazzappo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Vazzappo both land. Nice combination.
Vazzappo lands a jab to the head.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vazzappo to the ground. Smith is now in Vazzappo's guard.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Vazzappo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith goes for a double leg but Vazzappo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vazzappo continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Vazzappo misses.
Vazzappo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazzappo tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vazzappo is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vazzappo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Vazzappo is trying to control but Smith manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith wants to control the pace but Vazzappo is squirming around nicely.
Smith working for a submission but Vazzappo is keeping him at bay.
Vazzappo tries to buck Smith off so he can stand up but Smith has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Vazzappo falls backwards, slamming Smith to the mat but Smith holds on tight! Vazzappo is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Smith!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
59% |
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