Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Trash Fights 9(265 structure)
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Doolittle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vitalli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vitalli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doolittle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitalli was well out of range. Poor timing from Doolittle.
Vitalli moves out of range as Doolittle strikes.
Doolittle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vitalli counters with a left and a right that stings Doolittle.
Doolittle misses with a hook
and Vitalli counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincenzo Vitalli!
Vincenzo Vitalli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Trash Fights 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
Scouser swings for the body but Vitalli moves out of range.
Vitalli misses with a head kick.
Scouser will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vitalli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vitalli shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scouser eats them both and turns towards Vitalli to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Scouser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scouser takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD2#
Vitalli lands a big right hand that sends Scouser crashing to the mat! Vitalli stays standing though and waves Scouser back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitalli ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Scouser's jaw. Scouser's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Vitalli does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincenzo Vitalli!
Vincenzo Vitalli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018

#R1#
Vitalli slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie slips a straight right by Vitalli.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Vitalli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vitalli ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Vitalli is looking to counter punch.
Vitalli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vitalli doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vitalli doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalli connects with a jab.
A big left from Vitalli misses.
Vitalli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitalli is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Gracie wants to control for a moment but Vitalli uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Vitalli is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Vitalli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Vitalli defends it.
Vitalli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vitalli defends it well.
Vitalli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is keen to just control but Vitalli is a slippery customer.
Gracie is stalling here. Vitalli is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vitalli has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Gracie is trying to control Vitalli's posture but Vitalli avoids it.
Gracie tries to buck Vitalli off but Vitalli is having none of it.
Gracie is not content to let Vitalli control the position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Vitalli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vitalli trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vitalli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vitalli is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vitalli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Wayne Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Gracie clobbers Vitalli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vitalli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vitalli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Vitalli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Vitalli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gracie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vitalli counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Vitalli.
Gracie shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a hook. Vitalli ducked under it nicely.
Vitalli scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Vitalli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Vitalli avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Vitalli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.#ROC2#
Vitalli is rocked!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Oh Vitalli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vincenzo Vitalli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie cracks Vitalli's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Vitalli slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Gracie can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Vincenzo Vitalli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.'.

Event: Venom Fight Night 6
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Vitalli throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vitalli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukkeli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Vitalli swings widly with a right hand
and Ukkeli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ukkeli scores with the left hand. Vitalli knows he should have avoided that one.
Vitalli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Ukkeli checks a low kick from Vitalli.
Ukkeli lands a right and a left and another right! Vitalli goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maximus Ukkeli!
After winning the bout, Maximus Ukkeli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Vincenzo Vitalli had this to say: 'I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.'.

Event: GAMT 53 Young v George
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Vitalli misses.
Ventura swings widly with a right hand
and Vitalli counters with a straight right hand.
Vitalli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ventura has time to react.
Vitalli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ventura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Vitalli.
Nice shot lands for Vitalli.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Vitalli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ventura.
A nice side step and Vitalli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ventura throws a low kick but Vitalli avoids it.
Ventura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vitalli.
Vitalli lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vitalli.
Vitalli slips a jab from Ventura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ventura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ventura walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vincenzo Vitalli!
A very excited looking Vincenzo Vitalli 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.

Event: VFA 8
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Salgado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vitalli counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Salgado has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vitalli digs a good hook to Salgado's body.
Salgado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salgado throws a big counter head kick but Vitalli avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Vitalli misses.
Salgado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vitalli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salgado throws an off balance right hand
and Vitalli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salgado thinking.
Vitalli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salgado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vitalli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vitalli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Salgado.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vitalli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado lands with a slapping head kick.
Vitalli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vitalli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Salgado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Vitalli swats away the attempt to clinch by Salgado.
Salgado is looking to clinch but Vitalli is avoiding it.
Salgado misses with a body kick.
Vitalli throwing a counter right hand but Salgado manages to avoid it.
Vitalli keeps the fight on the outside.
Salgado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salgado throws out a counter right but Vitalli avoids it with no problem.
Salgado throws a right hand that misses
and Salgado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salgado shoots in for a double leg but Vitalli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vitalli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Salgado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vitalli misses with an uppercut. Salgado saw that one coming.
Salgado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vitalli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salgado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salgado shoots in for a takedown but Vitalli shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Vitalli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vincenzo Vitalli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitalli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salgado throws a poor cross that misses
and Vitalli counters with a thumping low kick.
Salgado jabs Vitalli right on the nose. Vitalli blinks but takes it well.
Vitalli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salgado.
Salgado misses with a hook #KD#
and Vitalli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Salgado! Vitalli lets Salgado back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Salgado is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salgado loses concentration momentarily and Vitalli pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Salgado crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Vitalli finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincenzo Vitalli!
After winning the bout, Vincenzo Vitalli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 3
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Dog.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Vitalli throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Vitalli misses its intended target.
Vitalli misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vitalli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Vitalli had a free shot at his head there.
Dog throws a hook to the side of Vitalli's head but Vitalli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vitalli throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog tries a low kick but Vitalli avoids it.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vitalli.
Dog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vitalli is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Vitalli throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Vitalli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Dog connects with a body shot.#T1#
Vitalli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vitalli throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Vitalli connects with an inside leg kick.
Vitalli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vitalli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitalli was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitalli lands with a hook. Dog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vitalli misses the jab.
Dog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vitalli manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Vitalli.
Dog throws the left hand but Vitalli avoids the punch easily.
Dog is looking to slow Vitalli down with leg kicks.
Vitalli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vitalli chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Vitalli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vitalli.
Vitalli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dog moves out of range as Vitalli strikes.
Vitalli checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Vitalli misses the target.
Dog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Vitalli had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Dog is rocked!
Dog tries to land a body kick
and Vitalli counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincenzo Vitalli!
Our winner, Vincenzo Vitalli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Death Squad 369:Jihad v Heart
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Slade fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Vitalli misses.
Slade's coach down at Abobomination Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Vincenzo Vitalli has been cut.
Vitalli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vitalli slips a jab and a cross from Slade.
Vitalli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Slade misses.
Vitalli is looking to counter punch.
Vitalli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slade.
Vitalli is looking to counter punch.
Vitalli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Slade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slade loads up on a big right hand but Vitalli slips the punch.
Slade swinging wildly here.
Slade avoids the body shot from Vitalli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Vitalli moves into range and clinches up with Slade.
Vitalli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Vitalli lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vitalli.
Slade looks winded!
Slade blocking some punches.
Slade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitalli's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Slade.
Vitalli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Vitalli misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Slade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vitalli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slade in his tracks.
A slow jab from Vitalli misses its intended target.
Slade loads up on a big right hand but Vitalli slips the punch.
Slade looks to throw the jab but Vitalli is out of range.
Vitalli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalli. Slade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vitalli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slade avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Vitalli scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Slade.
Slade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
That has opened up Tyrone Slade's cut even more.
Slade connects with the punch.
Slade throws a combination that misses
and Vitalli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vitalli misses with a jab to the body
and Slade counters with a stiff right hand.
Vitalli lands a nice shot that snaps Slade's head back.
Slade misses with a few strikes there.
Slade throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Vitalli's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Slade dives in looking to finish as Vitalli flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Slade's strikes! Slade is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Vitalli's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Vitalli was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Slade!
The defeated Vincenzo Vitalli had this to say: 'I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.'.

Event: Death Squad 364:Davis v Gordon
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli dips to his left and cracks Seeman with an uppercut!
Seeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vitalli.
Vitalli jabs Seeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vitalli throws a right hand that misses
and Seeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vitalli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Vitalli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vitalli.
The crowd cheers as Vitalli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seeman doesn't seem phased though.
Seeman misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Seeman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Seeman misses the target.
Seeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seeman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seeman throws a leg kick
and Vitalli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seeman staying out of range there.
Vitalli connects with the punch.
Vitalli swings widly with a right hand
and Seeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vitalli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seeman's head.#T1#
Seeman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vitalli's calf.
Seeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seeman walks into a jab.
Vitalli scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Seeman is rocked!
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seeman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Vitalli points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Seeman wakes up just in time to hear Vitalli thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincenzo Vitalli!
Our winner, Vincenzo Vitalli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Death Squad 358:Pablo v Jihad
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Villefort.
De Villefort swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vitalli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Villefort seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Villefort's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vitalli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Villefort scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
Vitalli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vitalli sizes up De Villefort with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vitalli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Villefort was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitalli.
De Villefort with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Villefort takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vitalli sizes up De Villefort with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
De Villefort throws a lazy right hand but Vitalli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vitalli throws a combination that misses
and Vitalli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitalli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vitalli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Villefort moves away from the strike by Vitalli.
De Villefort feinted with a counter takedown.
Vitalli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Villefort appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vitalli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Villefort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Vitalli misses its intended target.
De Villefort throwing a counter right hand but Vitalli manages to avoid it.
De Villefort uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vitalli.
De Villefort half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vitalli scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Vitalli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Villefort counters with a straight right hand.
Vitalli throws a lazy right hand but De Villefort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Villefort is looking to counter punch.
Vitalli misses with a looping right.
Vitalli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Villefort lands a jab to the head.
Vitalli cracks De Villefort with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
Gerard De Villefort's cut is getting worse.
Vitalli misses with a left hand
and De Villefort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vitalli misses the body punch
and De Villefort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalli throws a body punch but De Villefort moves out of range. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Vitalli.
Nice uppercut lands for Vitalli. That snapped De Villefort's head back.
Vitalli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Villefort moves out of range of the strikes.
De Villefort thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalli. De Villefort does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from De Villefort misses.
De Villefort slips a jab from Vitalli.
De Villefort appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Villefort lands a right hook to the body.
De Villefort throws out a loose jab but Vitalli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Villefort had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
De Villefort takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Vitalli.
Vitalli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Villefort lands a jab to the nose.
Vincenzo Vitalli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Villefort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalli.
Vitalli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
De Villefort cracks Vitalli with an uppercut from hell and Vitalli crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of De Villefort's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Vitalli is rocked!
De Villefort passes Vitalli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vitalli is still in real trouble! Can De Villefort finish him?
Vitalli tries to roll over but De Villefort keeps him under control.
Vitalli is still trying to improve position.
De Villefort lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Vitalli! More strikes land and this one is all over! De Villefort jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerard De Villefort!
An out of breath Gerard De Villefort thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Vincenzo Vitalli had this to say: 'I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.'.

Event: Death Squad 353:Donnie v Bush
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli takes one to the side of the head.
Fietsora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Vitalli tries to keep at a distance but Fietsora has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vitalli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vitalli lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Vitalli fails to land.
Vitalli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Vitalli.
Fietsora struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalli controls his hands.
Vitalli misses with a punch on the inside.
Fietsora is trying to break free.
Fietsora misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora is trying to force a seperation but Vitalli has the dominant position.
Vitalli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitalli misses with the head strike.
Vitalli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitalli lands with a light punch inside.
Vitalli misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Vitalli misses with the head strike.
Fietsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vitalli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fietsora's elbow.
A hook to the body from Fietsora.
A head punch on the inside from Vitalli fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitalli.
A hook to the body from Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitalli.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitalli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitalli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Fietsora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vitalli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fietsora looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalli is just out of range.
Fietsora throws a good cross that connects.
Vitalli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fietsora.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vitalli.
Vitalli blocks a head kick by Fietsora. #T2#
Fietsora wants to clinch but Vitalli slips to the side
and Vitalli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Vitalli swings widly with a right hand
and Fietsora counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fietsora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Fietsora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fietsora moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitalli loads up on a big right hand but Fietsora slips the punch.
Vitalli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vitalli throws a body shot but no joy.
Fietsora lands with a right hand.
Vitalli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fietsora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fietsora tests Vitalli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vitalli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fietsora.
Vitalli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vitalli takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fietsora, right into the meat.
Fietsora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vitalli.
Fietsora tries to clinch but Vitalli moves away
and Vitalli counters with a body kick that stops Fietsora in his tracks momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Fietsora.
Fietsora moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitalli throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Fietsora.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vitalli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vitalli moves out of range as Fietsora throws a body kick.
Fietsora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fietsora swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vitalli counters with a nice body shot.
Vitalli scores with the left hand. Fietsora knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Fietsora moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Vitalli.
Fietsora is breathing heavily.#T4#
Vitalli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fietsora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vitalli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora pushes Vitalli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vitalli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fietsora backwards.
Vitalli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
Fietsora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Vitalli.
Fietsora tries to break free but Vitalli pushes him back against the cage.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalli struggles to land a body shot inside as Fietsora controls his hands.
Vitalli misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincenzo Vitalli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vitalli jabs Fietsora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vitalli lands a really nice looking cross but Fietsora seems unphased.
Fietsora lands a really nice looking cross but Vitalli seems unphased.
Fietsora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Vitalli clinches with his opponent.
Vitalli scores with a shot to the side of Fietsora's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vitalli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vitalli misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vitalli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vitalli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vitalli lands with a short shot to the head.
Vitalli throws a punch but it's blocked by Fietsora.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Vitalli on the inside.
Vitalli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitalli misses with some punches.
Fietsora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vitalli or not.
Vitalli blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Fietsora breaks the clinch.
Luca Fietsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fietsora throws an overhand right that lands on Vitalli's shoulder, as Vitalli tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Fietsora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vitalli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fietsora.
Fietsora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalli.
Fietsora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitalli.
Vitalli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fietsora.
Vitalli swats away the attempt to clinch by Fietsora.
Vitalli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fietsora at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vitalli.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vitalli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fietsora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vitalli circles away quickly and effectively.
Fietsora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vitalli.
Vitalli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vitalli scores with a hook.
A big right from Vitalli misses. #T2#
Fietsora misses the jab.
Vitalli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fietsora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fietsora throws a jab when Vitalli was well out of range.
Vitalli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vitalli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vitalli connects with a nice looking jab. #KD2#
Fietsora ducks straight into an uppercut from Vitalli and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Fietsora manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Fietsora is rocked!
Vitalli passes Fietsora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Fietsora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Vitalli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fietsora doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vitalli.
Fietsora seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitalli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fietsora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Well, if Vitalli 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.
Vitalli wants to take a breather but Fietsora is having none of it. #SUB2#
Vitalli is looking for a kimura here.
Fietsora has his hands clasped together around Vitalli's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fietsora is in trouble now - Vitalli has advanced to mount!
Fietsora working to try and regain half guard.
Vitalli fails to advance to Fietsora's back.
Vitalli avoids the attempt from Fietsora to control.
Fietsora is squirming around, avoiding Vitalli's attempts to control the action.
Fietsora gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Vitalli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fietsora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fietsora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitalli.
Fietsora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vitalli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a poor cross that misses
and Vitalli counters with a right hand to the body.
Fietsora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vitalli is out of range and Fietsora settles back down.
A nice side step and Vitalli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vitalli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vitalli cracks Fietsora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fietsora needs to keep his hands up - Vitalli had a free shot at his head there.
Vitalli scores with a push kick.
Vitalli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fietsora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fietsora slips under a jab.
As Vitalli looks to move away, Fietsora throws a big counter combo but Vitalli just gets out of the way.
Vitalli with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitalli cracks the inside of Fietsora's front leg.
Vitalli with a jab.#T1#
Vitalli throws a big shot that misses.
Vitalli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vitalli!
Vitalli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fietsora throws out the jab.
A low kick from Fietsora misses
and Vitalli counters with a stiff right hand.
Vitalli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fietsora throws a lazy right hand but Vitalli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vitalli is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've been told by Fietsora's head coaches at Jobber Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vitalli misses with a few strikes there.
Fietsora is looking for a counter combo.
Vitalli with a hook.
Vitalli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fietsora.
Fietsora takes a swing at Vitalli's ribcage but misses.
Fietsora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vitalli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalli scores with a jab.
Fietsora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vitalli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luca Fietsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fietsora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vitalli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fietsora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fietsora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fietsora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalli.
A slow jab from Fietsora misses its intended target.
Vitalli with a nice cross.
Vitalli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a big shot that misses.
Vitalli throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vitalli.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vitalli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fietsora - the referee stops the clock and Vitalli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fietsora. Vitalli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fietsora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vitalli manages to avoid it.
Fietsora moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Fietsora.
Fietsora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fietsora thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Vitalli looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
Fietsora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Fietsora misses.
Fietsora gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vitalli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fietsora.
Vitalli cracks Fietsora with a good jab.
Fietsora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vitalli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vitalli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fietsora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalli moves away.
Vitalli grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Fietsora takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Vitalli cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincenzo Vitalli!
A very excited looking Vincenzo Vitalli 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.

Event: Death Squad 350:Jack v Vicenzo
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli looks to throw the jab but Shephard is out of range.
Vitalli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Shephard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shephard thows a huge punch but Vitalli dodges it nicely.
Vitalli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vitalli is refusing to be controlled, as Shephard sits in half guard.
Vitalli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vitalli trying to control the position.
Shephard stopping the sweep attempt from Vitalli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vitalli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shephard tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitalli is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Vitalli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shephard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shephard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vitalli wants to sweep but no luck.
Shephard forces his way into half guard.
Shephard thows a huge punch but Vitalli dodges it nicely.
Vitalli wants to improve his position but Shephard is controlling well.
Shephard content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Shephard there.
Vitalli manages to get to full guard.
Shephard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shephard pushes down on Vitalli's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Vitalli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vitalli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vitalli wants to control but Shephard is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Shephard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vitalli trying to control from the bottom.
Vitalli gets back to full guard.
Vitalli trying to keep a closed guard but Shephard is proving a slippery customer.
Vitalli wants to sweep here but Shephard controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shephard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shephard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Shephard forces his way into half guard.
Vitalli is looking for a sweep. Shephard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shephard is trying to control. Vitalli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vitalli is looking to improve his position.
Shephard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vitalli tries to get to full guard but Shephard has control of the leg.
Vitalli is looking to control Shephard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vitalli avoid being mounted?
Vitalli tries to roll over but Shephard keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shephard is nestled in close to Vitalli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vitalli wants to control but Shephard is keeping busy.
Shephard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vitalli moves into full guard.
Vitalli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shephard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shephard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shephard has control of Vitalli's left arm, preventing Vitalli from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shephard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shephard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shephard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shephard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vitalli but Vitalli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Vitalli. No joy for Shephard on that attempt.
Vitalli lands a really nice looking cross but Shephard seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Vitalli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shephard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitalli scores with a jab. Shephard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Shephard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vitalli!
Vitalli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vitalli is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shephard 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.
Vitalli is looking to control Shephard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vitalli avoid being mounted?#T1#
Shephard is nestled in close to Vitalli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vitalli gets full guard.#SUB2#
Vitalli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shephard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vitalli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vitalli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shephard won't allow Vitalli to pass to mount.
Shephard is looking to improve his position. #T2##ES#
Shephard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Shephard gets the takedown into side control.
Jack Shephard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vitalli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vitalli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shephard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shephard's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Shephard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vitalli's arms. #SUB2#
Vitalli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shephard rolls, trying to escape but Vitalli keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Vitalli has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shephard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shephard wants to escape the position.
Shephard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shephard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vitalli gets his way! #T3##SUB2#
Vitalli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vitalli keeps control of the position as Shephard tries to break free. #SUB2#
Vitalli is looking for the choke from the back position but Shephard is controlling his hands well.
Vitalli is hanging on to Shephard's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Shephard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vitalli gets his way!
Shephard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vitalli's guard. Nice work there by Shephard.
Vitalli wants to sweep here but Shephard controlling him for the moment.
Shephard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shephard trying to control but Vitalli is working from the bottom. #T4#
Vitalli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shephard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitalli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shephard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vitalli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shephard has managed to get both his arms back between Vitalli's legs - danger averted.
Shephard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vitalli's guard.
Shephard prevents Vitalli from improving his position.#SUB#
Shephard wants to work for an arm triangle but Vitalli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shephard wants to pass the guard but Vitalli is defending well.
Vitalli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shephard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shephard's back!
Vitalli is not going to allow Shephard to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincenzo Vitalli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shephard shoots and misses
and Vitalli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Vitalli.
Vitalli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shephard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vitalli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shephard somewhat.
Shephard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shephard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vitalli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shephard is in Vitalli's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vitalli looking to control.
Shephard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shephard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shephard is pushing down on Vitalli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vitalli is fighting to maintain full guard but Shephard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shephard connects with a nice short shot to Vitalli's temple. #T1#
Shephard wants to take a breather but Vitalli is having none of it.
Shephard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vitalli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vitalli regains half guard.
Vitalli tries to roll over but Shephard keeps him under control.
Vitalli moves into full guard.
Vitalli keeping full guard, as Shephard tries to pass.
Vitalli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Shephard wants to sweep but no luck.
Vitalli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shephard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vitalli trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shephard trying to control but Vitalli is working from the bottom.
Shephard scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vitalli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shephard is aware though and is defending well.
Vitalli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shephard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vitalli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shephard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shephard is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Shephard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vitalli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shephard has Vitalli in his guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shephard is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vitalli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shephard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shephard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shephard passes into half guard.
Shephard is keen to just control but Vitalli is a slippery customer.#T4#
Vitalli wants to improve his position but Shephard is controlling well.
Vitalli trying to control here.
Shephard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shephard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shephard is looking to advance position but Vitalli won't allow it.
Vitalli trying to control from the bottom.
Vitalli is looking to improve his position.
Shephard is keen to just control but Vitalli is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vitalli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shephard is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shephard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shephard 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Vincenzo Vitalli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.'.

Event: Death Squad 344:Heart v Sionis
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli swings widly with a right hand
and Bane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Vitalli misses.
Bane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vitalli motions for Bane to come forward. Vitalli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vitalli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Bane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bane postures up in Vitalli's guard and throws a big left but Vitalli blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalli wants to sweep but no luck.
Vitalli has momentary wrist control but Bane slips an elbow through the middle.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but Vitalli blocks nicely.
Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitalli is retaining full guard.
Vitalli looking to control but Bane passes into half guard.
Vitalli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Bane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bane is looking for a kimura but Vitalli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bane to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vitalli defends it well.
Vitalli is looking to improve his position.
Vitalli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vitalli is trying to get back to full guard.
Vitalli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bane.
Bane wants to pass the guard but Vitalli is defending well. #SUB#
Bane is trying to work for a kimura but Vitalli is defending well. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vitalli wants to get back to full guard.
Vitalli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bane is working away from the top position though.
Bane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vitalli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bane. #SUB2#
Vitalli actively working from the bottom here.
Vitalli tries to get to full guard but Bane has control of the leg.
Bane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bane wants to pass the guard but Vitalli is defending well. #T3#
Vitalli manages to get to full guard.
Bane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Bane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bane passes Vitalli's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vitalli defends it well.
Bane prevents Vitalli from improving his position.
Vitalli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Bane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vitalli is pulling down on Bane's head. It's preventing any offense from Bane, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Vitalli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bane landing with the ground and pound.
Bane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bane preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Bane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vitalli checks a leg kick.
A big left from Vitalli misses.
Vitalli slips a straight right by Bane.
Vitalli throws an overhand right that lands on Bane's shoulder, as Bane tries to avoid the shot.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bane circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Vitalli drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bane follows Vitalli to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Bane!
A victorious Lucas Bane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Vincenzo Vitalli spoke after the fight, saying 'I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.'.

Event: Death Squad 339:Krop v Quaid
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vitalli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Televing flicks out a counter leg kick but Vitalli steps away.
Televing moves out of range as Vitalli strikes.
Televing doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vitalli is looking to score with low kicks.
Televing thows a leg kick but Vitalli checks it
and Vitalli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Televing tries to score with a low kick but Vitalli moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Vitalli finds it's target.
Televing misses with a head kick.
Televing blocks the body kick.
Televing lands with a straight right. Vitalli didn't see that one coming.
Vitalli scores with a leg kick.
Vitalli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vitalli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vitalli 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.
Televing let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab lands there for Vitalli.#CUT#
It looks like Christian Televing has been cut.
Televing misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Vitalli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vitalli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Televing has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Televing and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Televing looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vitalli throws a leg kick but Televing moved away.
Televing drops his hands momentarily and Vitalli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Televing misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Televing connects with a solid leg kick.
Vitalli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Televing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vitalli. Vitalli obviously looking to wear him down.
Vitalli looks to score with a jab to the body but Televing is just out of range.
Televing lands with a right hand.
Televing misses with a hook. Vitalli ducked under it nicely.
Vitalli lands a jab-cross combination.
Televing throws a lazy right hand but Vitalli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Televing throws a leg kick
and Vitalli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vitalli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Televing moves away.
A nice side step and Televing releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vitalli misses with a series of wild punches.
Vitalli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Televing manages to avoid it.
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!
Nice cross by Vitalli.#CUT#
That has opened up Christian Televing's cut even more.
Televing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vitalli is looking to score with low kicks.
Televing is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Vitalli misses with a hook.
Vitalli works the jab nicely.
Vitalli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Televing fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vitalli is out of range.
Vitalli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vitalli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Televing.
Vitalli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Televing.
Vitalli looks to land a left hand but Televing moved out of range nicely.
Televing tries a low kick but Vitalli avoids it.
Vitalli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vitalli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Televing misses the shot to the body.
Televing takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vitalli throws a sloppy head kick and Televing moves out of range easily.
Televing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vitalli.
Televing misses the shot to the body.
Vitalli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Televing was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vitalli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Televing moves forwards but Vitalli connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
The cut above Christian Televing's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Televing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vitalli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vitalli scores with a punch to the head.
Televing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Vitalli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Televing tries to work over Vitalli's front leg with a kick but Vitalli checks it.
Vitalli lands a nice shot to the body.
Vitalli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Televing.
Vitalli tests Televing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Televing swings widly with a right hand
and Vitalli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
Christian Televing's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Televing cracks a nice hook into Vitalli's ribs.
Vitalli tries to work over Televing's front leg with a kick but Televing checks it.
Vitalli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Televing lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Televing throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Televing lands a nice shot that snaps Vitalli's head back.
Televing misses with a hook. Vitalli ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Televing blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Televing misses.
Televing throws a shot from downtown. Vitalli moves away and avoids it.
Vitalli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vitalli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Televing looks winded!
Vitalli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vitalli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Televing there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD#
Vitalli connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Televing to the floor! Vitalli dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Televing is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Christian Televing's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincenzo Vitalli!
During a confident post fight interview, Vincenzo Vitalli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Death Squad 334:Wang v Breaker
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli throws an off balance right hand
and Slade counters with an inside leg kick.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Vitalli off the cage and back into range.
Vitalli misses with a low kick as Slade jumps back.
Vitalli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slade throws a right hand that Vitalli ducks under and follows up with a left that Vitalli also avoids with ease.
A jab from Vitalli misses.
Vitalli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vitalli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitalli jabs Slade right on the nose. Slade blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Slade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vitalli throws a body shot but no joy.
Slade throws a combination that misses
and Vitalli finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Slade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vitalli throws a jab but it's blocked by Slade.
Nice body punch from Vitalli. #TD#
Slade drives through with a takedown into Vitalli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slade won't allow Vitalli to sweep him here.
Vitalli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slade. #T1#
Slade stopping the sweep attempt from Vitalli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalli looking to control.
Slade wants to control from the top but Vitalli keeps moving.
Slade keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vitalli's head.
Vitalli wants to sweep here but Slade controlling him for the moment.
Vitalli trying to keep a closed guard but Slade is proving a slippery customer.
Vitalli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slade trying to control but Vitalli is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalli is on top in guard. #REVB#
Slade has his hands on Vitalli's head, controlling the position.
Vitalli wants to pass the guard but Slade is keeping the position.
Slade can't keep his opponent in guard - Vitalli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vitalli wants to pass the guard but Slade is defending well. #T3#
Slade is looking to escape.
Vitalli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slade wants to get back to his feet.
Slade gets full guard.
Vitalli tries to free his leg and advance position but Slade is retaining full guard.
Slade keeping moving, preventing Vitalli from controlling successfully.
Vitalli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Slade both land. Nice combination.
Vitalli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slade. That did some damage!
Slade lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vitalli misses with a body kick.
Slade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vitalli motions for Slade to come forward. Vitalli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vitalli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Slade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slade goes for a double leg but Vitalli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vitalli continues to drive forward.
Vitalli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitalli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vitalli defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Slade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vitalli lands a jab to the nose.
Slade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Vitalli counter with a right hand. #TD#
Slade 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.
Slade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Slade stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Slade tries for a takedown but Vitalli circles away easily
and Slade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitalli throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Slade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vitalli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slade goes for a double leg but Vitalli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vitalli continues to drive forward.
Vitalli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyrone Slade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Slade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalli trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Vitalli is looking to improve his position.
Slade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitalli's head.
Vitalli gets back to full guard.
Vitalli looking to control.
Slade throwing strikes from guard but Vitalli blocks nicely.
Slade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vitalli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Slade gets full guard.#T2#
Vitalli passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalli trying to mount his opponent but Slade defends it.
Vitalli keeps trying to improve his position.
Vitalli is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vitalli tries to free his leg and advance position but Slade is retaining full guard. #T3#
Vitalli trying to move into half guard but instead Slade has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vitalli is trying to keep Slade in close.
Slade distracts Vitalli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vitalli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vitalli wants to sweep here but Slade controlling him for the moment.
Slade wants to control from the top but Vitalli keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vitalli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Slade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slade with a nice head shot there.
Slade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slade trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitalli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyrone Slade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slade throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Tyrone Slade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Slade lands a leg kick that knocks Vitalli off balance momentarily.
Vitalli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slade's head backwards.
Vitalli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slade manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Slade misses.
Slade swinging wildly here.
Slade walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Tyrone Slade's cut is getting worse.
Slade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vitalli backs up against the cage.
Slade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vitalli.
Vitalli throws an overhand right that lands on Slade's shoulder, as Slade tries to avoid the shot.
Vitalli works Slade's body with a nice hook.
Slade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vitalli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Vitalli throws a body kick that misses.
Vitalli lands a nice hook to Slade's body. Slade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitalli.
Tyrone Slade is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Vitalli finds it's target.
Slade misses with a leg kick
and Vitalli counters with a good low kick that Slade was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slade moves out of range of the leg kick from Vitalli.
Slade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitalli scores with a jab to the body.
Vitalli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vincenzo Vitalli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vitalli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slade scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
Tyrone Slade's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Vitalli misses the target.
Vitalli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitalli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vitalli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vitalli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vitalli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Slade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vitalli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vitalli lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Vitalli.
Vitalli scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tyrone Slade's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Slade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vitalli to score with a decent uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vitalli - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Vitalli finds it's way through Slade's defenses.
Slade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Vitalli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slade.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyrone Slade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincenzo Vitalli!
A relieved looking Vincenzo Vitalli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Death Squad 327:Donnie v Chris
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Sionis tries to clinch up but Vitalli circles away and keeps his distance.
Sionis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitalli.
Vitalli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sionis counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Vitalli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sionis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vitalli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sionis misses with an uppercut.
Vitalli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sionis.
Vitalli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vitalli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sionis finds it's way round the side to connect with Vitalli's head.
Sionis looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalli is just out of range.
Sionis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sionis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vitalli.
Vitalli connects with a body shot.
Sionis lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sionis takes a swing at Vitalli's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Vitalli lands.
A good leg kick by Sionis.
Sionis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sionis throws a leg kick which misses Vitalli's front leg but catches the back leg as Vitalli tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sionis cracks Vitalli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vitalli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sionis.
Sionis wants to slow Vitalli down by chopping away at his legs.
Vitalli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sionis rather than just go for the knockout.
Vitalli throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Sionis misses.
Vitalli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sionis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vitalli checks a leg kick nicely.
Sionis lands with an overhand left.
Vitalli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sionis.
Sionis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sionis ducks right into an uppercut from Vitalli.
Sionis misses with a low kick. #KD#
Sionis lands a big right hand that sends Vitalli crashing to the mat! Sionis stays standing though and waves Vitalli back to his feet!#ROC#
Vitalli is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitalli misses with a leg kick
and Sionis counters with a huge right that knocks Vitalli out cold! Sionis is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Sionis!
A relieved looking Roman Sionis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vincenzo Vitalli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.'.

Event: Death Squad 324:Karol v Vitali
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli avoids the head kick by Cropp.
Vitalli catches Cropp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Karol Cropp has been cut.
Cropp jabs Vitalli right on the nose. Vitalli blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Vincenzo Vitalli has been cut.
Cropp misses with an uppercut.
Karol Cropp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vitalli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vitalli tests Cropp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cropp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cropp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vitalli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cropp throws a body punch but Vitalli moves out of range.
Cropp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Vitalli misses with a body kick.
Vitalli with a jab.
Cropp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cropp just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Vitalli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vitalli blocks a head kick by Cropp.
Vitalli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cropp is breathing heavily.
Vitalli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vitalli lands a jab to the head.
Cropp throws a lazy right hand but Vitalli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Cropp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cropp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vitalli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vitalli stuns Cropp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cropp missing with a left hand there. Vitalli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vitalli lands a lovely overhand right.
Cropp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cropp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cropp on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Cropp is rocked!
Vitalli closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cropp out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincenzo Vitalli!
Our winner, Vincenzo Vitalli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Death Squad 320:Dextor v Bush
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Mcfacepunch throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been informed that Vitalli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mcfacepunch takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut.
Vitalli connects with a body shot.
Vitalli throws out a loose jab but Mcfacepunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcfacepunch blocks a head kick by Vitalli.
Vitalli lands a leg kick that knocks Mcfacepunch off balance momentarily.
Mcfacepunch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vitalli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcfacepunch moves forwards but Vitalli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vitalli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Mcfacepunch misses its target.
Mcfacepunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Mcfacepunch blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcfacepunch misses the target.
Mcfacepunch takes a swing at Vitalli's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vitalli! But no joy.
Vitalli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vitalli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vitalli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcfacepunch is out of range and Vitalli settles back down. #T1#
Vitalli checks the leg kick.
Mcfacepunch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vitalli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mcfacepunch scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Vitalli misses
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Vitalli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch looks to land a right hand but Vitalli moved out of range.
Mcfacepunch backing away here, and Vitalli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vitalli looks to land a body kick but Mcfacepunch moved away.
As Vitalli backs away, Mcfacepunch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mcfacepunch throws an off balance right hand
and Vitalli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Vitalli misses
and Mcfacepunch counters with an outside leg kick.
Vitalli lands a nice looking body kick.
Mcfacepunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vitalli lands the left hand.
Vitalli lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vitalli.
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!
Mcfacepunch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcfacepunch lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Vitalli cracks the inside of Mcfacepunch's front leg.
Mcfacepunch cracks Vitalli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcfacepunch misses with a left hand
letting Vitalli counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut is getting worse.
Mcfacepunch throws a lazy head kick
and Vitalli counters with an outside leg kick.
Vitalli throws an off balance right hand
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Vitalli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vitalli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vitalli throws a body punch but Mcfacepunch moves out of range.
Vitalli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcfacepunch throws a leg kick but Vitalli moved away.
Vitalli swings for the body but Mcfacepunch moves out of range.
Vitalli misses with a looping left.
Vitalli throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Mcfacepunch throws a looping overhand right but Vitalli ducks down to avoid it.
Vitalli throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcfacepunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcfacepunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcfacepunch looks to land a right hand but Vitalli moved out of range.
A big left from Vitalli misses.
Vitalli 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.
Vitalli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vitalli throws a body shot but no joy.
Vitalli throws a leg kick
and Vitalli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitalli looks to land a right hand but Mcfacepunch moved out of range.
Vitalli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Mcfacepunch coming out on top.
Mcfacepunch misses with a straight left.
Mcfacepunch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
That kick from Vitalli tenderised Mcfacepunch's leg. Mcfacepunch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mcfacepunch throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcfacepunch misses the target.
Vitalli throws a front kick aimed at Mcfacepunch's knee but Mcfacepunch avoids it well.
Mcfacepunch takes one to the chin there.
Mcfacepunch throws a sloppy body shot
and Vitalli counters with a leg kick.
Vitalli throws a low kick, looking for Mcfacepunch's leg but Mcfacepunch calmly moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Vitalli - just one landing.
Vitalli lands a body shot.
Vitalli cracks Mcfacepunch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcfacepunch throws a leg kick but Vitalli moved away.
Vitalli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Vitalli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vitalli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vitalli ducks under a wild hook from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitalli flicks out a counter leg kick but Mcfacepunch steps away.
Vitalli jabs Mcfacepunch right on the nose. Mcfacepunch blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mcfacepunch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vitalli's head backwards.
Vitalli tried to score with a low kick but Mcfacepunch checks it.
Mcfacepunch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vitalli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitalli misses with a leg kick
letting Mcfacepunch counter with a right hand.
Mcfacepunch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vitalli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcfacepunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch blocks a low kick nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mcfacepunch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab from Vitalli.
Vitalli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitalli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Mcfacepunch throws a shot from downtown. Vitalli moves away and avoids it.
Mcfacepunch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcfacepunch ducks under a wild hook from Vitalli.
Vitalli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcfacepunch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcfacepunch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vitalli scores with a spinning back kick!
Vitalli misses with a wild body shot.
Vitalli throws a leg kick
and Mcfacepunch counters with a body kick that stops Vitalli in his tracks momentarily.
Vitalli lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Jeez, Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mcfacepunch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vitalli avoids the head kick by Mcfacepunch.
Vitalli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vitalli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincenzo Vitalli!
A very excited looking Vincenzo Vitalli 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.

Event: Death Squad 317:Brian v Zlatan
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Vitalli cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vitalli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vitalli.
We've been informed that Vitalli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vitalli takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vitalli back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson tests Vitalli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vitalli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Vitalli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Vitalli moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A short right from Vitalli. #BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitalli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vitalli lands a jab to the head.
Vitalli slips a straight right by Thompson.
Vitalli jabs at Thompson's body.
Thompson checks a low kick from Vitalli.
Vitalli just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalli misses with a low kick.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Vitalli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vitalli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Vitalli slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vitalli. #T2#
Vitalli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vitalli scores with a push kick.
Vitalli cracks Thompson with an open hand slap.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Vitalli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Vitalli. That snapped Thompson's head back.
Vitalli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Vitalli coming out on top.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Vitalli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Vitalli slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Vitalli counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Vitalli counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Vitalli connects with a high kick.
Vitalli ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Vitalli throws a big counter head kick but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Vitalli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vitalli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vitalli counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Vitalli drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vitalli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Vitalli.
Vitalli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Vitalli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vitalli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vitalli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vitalli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitalli gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Thompson wants to break free but Vitalli has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Vitalli gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vitalli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Vitalli digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vitalli lands an uppercut.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Vitalli misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalli can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Vitalli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Vitalli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitalli lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Vitalli.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson digs a right hand into Vitalli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vitalli's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Vitalli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Vitalli rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson tries a body shot but Vitalli blocks it.
Vitalli trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vitalli into the cage.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Vitalli is controlling him.
Thompson wants to break free but Vitalli has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vitalli.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalli lands with a right to the head.
Vitalli lands with a light punch inside.
Vitalli working aggressively here.
Vitalli misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Vitalli is controlling him.
Vitalli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitalli throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Vitalli moves out of range.
Vitalli moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Vitalli.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Vitalli manages to avoid it.
Thompson takes a swing at Vitalli's ribcage but misses.
Vitalli scores with a leg kick.
Vitalli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Vitalli tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vitalli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vitalli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Vitalli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Vitalli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vitalli swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Vitalli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
Vitalli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Vitalli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vitalli.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vitalli counters with an inside leg kick.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vitalli manages to avoid it.
Vitalli pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
Vitalli lands a jab to the nose.
Vitalli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vitalli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitalli throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Vitalli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vitalli. #CL2#
Vitalli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Vitalli struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vitalli backwards.
Vitalli misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitalli scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Vitalli working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Vitalli.
A shot in the inside from Vitalli.
Vitalli throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Vitalli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vitalli lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vitalli has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Vitalli.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vitalli lands a left hand.
Vitalli swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalli has Thompson pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vitalli fails to land.
Vitalli misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Vitalli.
A body shot lands from Vitalli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Vitalli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vitalli finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head. #CL2#
Vitalli pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vitalli leaning against his opponent.
Thompson is trying to push Vitalli away but Vitalli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vitalli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vitalli misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitalli.
Vitalli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vitalli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vitalli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vitalli.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Vitalli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson is trying to push Vitalli away but Vitalli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vitalli misses with some punches.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Vitalli catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Vitalli scores with a leg kick.
Vitalli tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Vitalli has managed to clinch.
Vitalli gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitchel Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Vitalli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitalli's elbow.
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!
Vitalli lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Vitalli has the dominant position.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vitalli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head. #BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vitalli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thompson will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vitalli scoring well with a low kick there.
Vitalli slips under a jab.
Vitalli cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
Vitalli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Vitalli counters with an outside leg kick.
Vitalli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thompson will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Vitalli clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Vitalli lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Vitalli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vitalli lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitalli blocks an uppercut.
Vitalli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Vitalli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vitalli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Vitalli.
Vitalli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Vitalli is controlling the position.
Vitalli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vitalli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitalli lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
Vitalli cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitalli lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson. #T4#
Vitalli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson tries to break free but Vitalli pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Vitalli stalling the fight.
Thompson pushes Vitalli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Vitalli.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vitalli won't allow it.
Thompson tries a body shot but Vitalli blocks it.
Vitalli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitalli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitalli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitalli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitalli.
Vitalli lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Vitalli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vitalli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Vitalli!
A very excited looking Vincenzo Vitalli 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.
The defeated Mitchel Thompson had this to say: 'I hope my fans enjoyed the fight as much as I did...'.

Event: Death Squad 313:F'gus v Karol
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli misses with a low kick.
Severn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalli moves away.
Vitalli tried to counter with a leg kick but Severn avoided it.
Severn moves out of range of the leg kick from Vitalli.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Severn. Vitalli shrugs it off though.
Vitalli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Vitalli.
Severn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Severn tries to clinch up.
Severn throws a jab when Vitalli was well out of range.
Vitalli throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range.
Vitalli throws a nice head kick!
Severn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalli.
Severn throws a leg kick that misses.
Vitalli is looking to counter punch.
Vitalli catches Severn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Severn throws a body punch but Vitalli moves out of range.
Vitalli misses with a looping left.#T1#
Severn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalli. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vitalli lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick from Severn misses.
Severn defending well as Vitalli loads up on a big left hand.
Vitalli tries to land a leg kick but Severn saw it coming and moves away.
Vitalli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Severn.
Vitalli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vitalli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Severn feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Vitalli gets a clinch.
Vitalli blocking some punches.
Severn lands a body punch.
Vitalli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vitalli lands a body punch.
Severn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vitalli fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2##CL#
Vitalli rushes Severn and presses him up against the cage.
Severn misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalli tries to throw a body punch but Severn avoids it by throwing Vitalli back against the cage.
Severn is looking to control Vitalli's arms but Vitalli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Severn has his back to the cage.
Severn blocks an uppercut.
Severn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severn blocking some punches.
Vitalli blocks an uppercut.
Vitalli blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Severn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Severn there.
Vitalli is looking to control Severn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vitalli avoid being mounted?
Severn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Severn wants to free his trapped foot but Vitalli is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Severn is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalli wants to get back to full guard.
Severn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitalli's head.
Severn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vitalli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vitalli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Severn.
Vitalli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vitalli wants to control but Severn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Severn working over Vitalli with some ground and pound. Vitalli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vitalli is refusing to be controlled, as Severn sits in half guard.
Severn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vitalli!
A nice elbow there by Severn.
Severn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Severn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Vitalli in real trouble here! The ref calls for Vitalli to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Severn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chris Severn waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
Vincenzo Vitalli spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey Daina...sixtie Geeee baybaahhhh!!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vitalli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vitalli but Vitalli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vitalli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vitalli counters with a low kick, right behind Rivera 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mountain Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera goes for a double leg but Vitalli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vitalli continues to drive forward.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivera shoots and misses
and Vitalli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Vitalli counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Vitalli. #CUT2#
It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Vitalli scores with a hook.
Mountain Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera misses with a takedown
and Vitalli counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
Rivera is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vitalli fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rivera out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vincenzo Vitalli!
A relieved looking Vincenzo Vitalli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LEGACY! 61
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Wong blocks a head kick by Vitalli.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vitalli.
Wong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vitalli.
Vitalli just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Vitalli lands a big head kick that sends Wong tumbling to the mat! Vitalli takes a step backwards and waves Wong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Master Wong has been cut.
Wong swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitalli.
Vitalli is looking to clinch.
Wong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vitalli but Vitalli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vitalli throws a big counter head kick but Wong avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vitalli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vitalli looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Wong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vitalli's guard.
Wong postures up in Vitalli's guard and throws a big left but Vitalli blocks it.
Vitalli wants to stand but Wong is controlling the position.
Vitalli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitalli is retaining full guard.
Vitalli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wong.
Wong throws a strike but Vitalli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vitalli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vitalli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vitalli controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wong is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vitalli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wong wants to sweep but no luck.
Wong is trying to control the position but Vitalli postures up.
Vitalli stopping the sweep attempt from Wong.
Vitalli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Vitalli tries to close the distance and clinch but Wong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitalli throws a series of punches but Wong moves out of range.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalli misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Wong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vitalli!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vitalli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vitalli struggling a bit here.
Vitalli taking a bit of punishment here - Wong scoring with strikes.
Vitalli is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
Vitalli avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wong.
Wong scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Vitalli is rocked!
Wong scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vitalli is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wong can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Wong!
A relieved looking Master Wong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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