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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 6137 p4p, 520 weight class) and Land Shark (ranked 7694 p4p, 561 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 - 4 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Land Shark!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazzappo misses with a few strikes there.
Vazzappo connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Shark moves out of range.
Vazzappo misses with a few strikes there.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tony Vazzappo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shark feints the counter takedown.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
Vazzappo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazzappo stuffs the takedown attempt from Shark. Shark gets slowly back to his feet.
Vazzappo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shark takes one to the side of the head.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Shark avoids nicely.
Shark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vazzappo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vazzappo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
Shark feints the counter takedown.
Shark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vazzappo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shark's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Vazzappo. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo misses with a few strikes there.
Vazzappo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vazzappo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
Shark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vazzappo.
Shark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vazzappo throws a right hand that Shark ducks under and follows up with a left that Shark also avoids with ease.
Vazzappo connects with a jab.
Vazzappo stalks Shark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shark's face. Shark staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body. Shark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark ducks right into an uppercut from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vazzappo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shark's hands.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Vazzappo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vazzappo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shark.
Vazzappo misses with a few strikes there.
Vazzappo lands a jab.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination. Shark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vazzappo works over Shark's head and body with a nice combination.
Vazzappo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vazzappo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shark needs to keep his hands up - Vazzappo had a free shot at his head there.
Vazzappo lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo lunges at Shark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shark's hand.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vazzappo tries to bum rush Shark with a series of wild strikes but Shark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazzappo defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vazzappo misses with a series of wild punches.
Vazzappo misses with a two punch combination.
Vazzappo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vazzappo throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Shark feints the counter takedown.
Vazzappo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vazzappo catches Shark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vazzappo throws a series of strikes that have Shark backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Vazzappo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vazzappo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vazzappo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shark fails to land the takedown.
Vazzappo connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Shark goes for a double leg but Vazzappo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vazzappo continues to drive forward.
Tony Vazzappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Land Shark.
Shark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vazzappo as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vazzappo connects with a jab.
Shark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tony Vazzappo is winning the standup battle so far.
Vazzappo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vazzappo throws a right hand that Shark ducks under and follows up with a left that Shark also avoids with ease.
Shark shoots in and drives through. Vazzappo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Vazzappo misses the target.
Vazzappo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vazzappo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a punch to the head.
Vazzappo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
Despite the aggression on Shark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vazzappo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shark misses with a takedown
and Vazzappo counters with a three punch combo that has Shark backing up. Shark nods at Vazzappo to acknowledge the strikes.
Shark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Vazzappo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vazzappo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
Shark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Vazzappo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vazzappo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vazzappo wants it to stay on the feet.
Vazzappo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vazzappo duly obliges.
Vazzappo with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo with a jab.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Shark avoids nicely.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark has a takedown stuffed.
Tony Vazzappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Land Shark.
Shark slips a jab and a cross from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
Shark is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vazzappo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shark.
Shark shoots in looking for a takedown. Vazzappo tries to sprawl out of it but Shark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vazzappo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vazzappo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vazzappo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vazzappo lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
And Shark tries to counter it with a takedown but Vazzappo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazzappo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shark circles away quickly and effectively.
Vazzappo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vazzappo tries to avoid it but Shark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vazzappo to the ground. Vazzappo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vazzappo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vazzappo has got the better of the exchanges.
Vazzappo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vazzappo is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazzappo defends it well.
Shark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Vazzappo counters with a series of strikes. Shark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vazzappo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Vazzappo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vazzappo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vazzappo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tony Vazzappo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shark tries to move into range but Vazzappo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazzappo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Land Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vazzappo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Shark avoids nicely.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Vazzappo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vazzappo 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Tony Vazzappo!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Tony Vazzappo!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Tony Vazzappo!
Tony Vazzappo wins by unanimous decision!
Tony Vazzappo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yesss! Frigobar is back guyssss!!! My last defeat was just a bump in the road, it's clear!
I want to say something to Randy Tessin: soon I will fight you again and I'll teach you to mess with Tony Vazzappo, the Apulian tiger!'.
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RATING
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