PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano Jr (ranked 4542 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Razzzzziiii (ranked 4491 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.

Soprano Jr
vs
Razzzzziiii

185 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

213 cm
24
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Soprano Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Razzzzziiii!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soprano Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Razzzzziiii was covering up waiting for the punch and Soprano Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Razzzzziiii pushes Soprano Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.

Soprano Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Razzzzziiii is wriggling around but Soprano Jr manages to pass to half guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soprano Jr thows a huge punch but Razzzzziiii dodges it nicely.
Razzzzziiii is looking to control Soprano Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Razzzzziiii avoid being mounted?
Razzzzziiii is staying active underneath Soprano Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Soprano Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Razzzzziiii has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razzzzziiii tries to get to full guard but Soprano Jr has control of the leg.
Soprano Jr wants to control but Razzzzziiii is keeping him busy.

Soprano Jr is working for a submission of some sort.

Soprano Jr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Razzzzziiii as Soprano Jr shoots in.
Soprano Jr swinging wildly here.
Razzzzziiii shoots in for a takedown but Soprano Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Razzzzziiii connects with a right hand. Soprano Jr shakes it off.
Razzzzziiii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Razzzzziiii fails with an attempt to clinch.

Soprano Jr moves into range and clinches up with Razzzzziiii.
Razzzzziiii trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Soprano Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Razzzzziiii manages to break the clinch.
Razzzzziiii moves in looking to clinch but Soprano Jr pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soprano Jr pushes Razzzzziiii up against the cage in a clinch.

Soprano Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Razzzzziiii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soprano Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Razzzzziiii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soprano Jr striking from his own guard.
Razzzzziiii stopping the sweep attempt from Soprano Jr.
Soprano Jr trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Razzzzziiii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Soprano Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Razzzzziiii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Razzzzziiii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soprano Jr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Razzzzziiii gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Soprano Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Soprano Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Razzzzziiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soprano Jr fails to land the takedown.
Razzzzziiii tries to counter with a clinch but Soprano Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Tony Soprano Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Razzzzziiii doesn't manage to clinch there - Soprano Jr circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Soprano Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Razzzzziiii lands a high kick!
Razzzzziiii tries to clinch but Soprano Jr moves out of range.

Razzzzziiii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Razzzzziiii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soprano Jr is trying to control Razzzzziiii's posture but Razzzzziiii avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Razzzzziiii stands up and beckons Soprano Jr to his feet.
Soprano Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Razzzzziiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Soprano Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razzzzziiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soprano Jr avoids it really well and circles away.

Razzzzziiii moves into range and clinches up with Soprano Jr.
Soprano Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Soprano Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Razzzzziiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Razzzzziiii with a knee to the head.

Soprano Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Razzzzziiii tries to get to full guard but Soprano Jr has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Razzzzziiii is looking to improve his position.
Razzzzziiii is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Soprano Jr.
Soprano Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Razzzzziiii tries to roll over but Soprano Jr keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soprano Jr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Razzzzziiii tries to clinch but Soprano Jr is having none of it.

Soprano Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Razzzzziiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soprano Jr blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Razzzzziiii.
Razzzzziiii lands a nice shot to the body.

Razzzzziiii manages to break the clinch.
Razzzzziiii shoots for a takedown but Soprano Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano Jr tries for a takedown but Razzzzziiii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Razzzzziiii tries to clinch up.

Soprano Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Razzzzziiii's guard.

Razzzzziiii is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Soprano Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Razzzzziiii gets underhooks to prevent Soprano Jr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Soprano Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Razzzzziiii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Soprano Jr rushes Razzzzziiii and presses him up against the cage.

Razzzzziiii breaks from the clinch.
Razzzzziiii shoots in for a takedown but Soprano Jr shows good takedown defense.
Razzzzziiii throws a head kick that misses.
Razzzzziiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soprano Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Razzzzziiii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Razzzzziiii fails with the takedown.
Razzzzziiii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soprano Jr swivels and escapes.
Soprano Jr fails with the takedown.
Soprano Jr keeps the fight on the outside.

Soprano Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Razzzzziiii quickly recovers to half guard.
Razzzzziiii is trying to stand up here but Soprano Jr is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Soprano Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Razzzzziiii tries to roll over but Soprano Jr keeps him under control.
Razzzzziiii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano Jr stops Razzzzziiii from getting back to his feet.
Razzzzziiii tries to get to full guard but Soprano Jr has control of the leg.
Razzzzziiii trying to control but Soprano Jr postures up.
Soprano Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soprano Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soprano Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Razzzzziiii keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soprano Jr winds up and cracks Razzzzziiii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Soprano Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Razzzzziiii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Razzzzziiii is concentrating on defense, preventing Soprano Jr from advancing position.
Soprano Jr is thwarting Razzzzziiii's attempts to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Soprano Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Soprano Jr landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano Jr working the ground and pound from side control.

Soprano Jr decides to stand back up.

Soprano Jr feints and as Razzzzziiii raises his hands in defense, Soprano Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soprano Jr postures up.
Soprano Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tony Soprano Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soprano Jr advances position into side control!
Razzzzziiii is not content to let Soprano Jr control the position.
Razzzzziiii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soprano Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Razzzzziiii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soprano Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Soprano Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Razzzzziiii to his feet.
Razzzzziiii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Razzzzziiii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soprano Jr attempts a counter takedown but Razzzzziiii avoids it well and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Soprano Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soprano Jr 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Soprano Jr!