PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 1254 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Johny Handicks (ranked 29 p4p, 43 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Vazzappo
vs
Handicks

185 cm
36
170
16 - 17 - 0

175 cm
30
181
8 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazzappo throws a combination that misses
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Vazzappo is predictable there
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks jabs Vazzappo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Vazzappo misses.
A punch lands to the side of Vazzappo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handicks lands a jab to the nose.
Handicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks lands with a straight right. Vazzappo didn't see that one coming.

Vazzappo lands a left and a right that send Handicks crashing to the mat, dazed. Vazzappo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo throws a push kick but Handicks slaps the foot to one side.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks thuds his right hand into Vazzappo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Vazzappo avoids it well.
Handicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo throwing a counter right hand but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Vazzappo misses with a body shot.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Vazzappo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vazzappo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vazzappo throws a big counter combination but Handicks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vazzappo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazzappo misses with a double jab
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Handicks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vazzappo.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Vazzappo's shoulder, as Vazzappo tries to avoid the shot.
Vazzappo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Handicks. Beautiful body shot.
Vazzappo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vazzappo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
As Handicks looks to move away, Vazzappo throws a big counter combo but Handicks just gets out of the way.
Vazzappo misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handicks throws a hook but Vazzappo blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo moves out of range of the strikes.
Handicks lands with a good body shot.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Vazzappo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but Vazzappo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vazzappo throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Handicks unleashes a big counter combination but Vazzappo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Handicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Vazzappo tried to score with a low kick but Handicks checks it.
Jab, jab by Vazzappo - just one landing.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vazzappo.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Vazzappo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Vazzappo moves away and avoids it.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Vazzappo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vazzappo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo misses the body punch
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vazzappo slips under a jab from Handicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Vazzappo misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Vazzappo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo misses with a shot to the body
and Handicks counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vazzappo manages to avoid it.
Handicks throws a hook but Vazzappo blocks it.
Handicks with a jab.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Vazzappo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vazzappo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Vazzappo backs off Handicks throws a huge counter combo but Vazzappo manages to avoid it all.
Handicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Vazzappo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Handicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handicks.
Vazzappo needs to keep his hands up - Handicks had a free shot at his head there.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vazzappo slips a jab from Handicks.
Vazzappo is looking to counter punch.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Vazzappo's shoulder, as Vazzappo tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vazzappo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Vazzappo misses.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Handicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Vazzappo backs off Handicks throws a huge counter combo but Vazzappo manages to avoid it all.
Handicks takes a swing at Vazzappo's ribcage but misses.
Vazzappo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vazzappo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vazzappo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Handicks avoids nicely.
Vazzappo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Vazzappo avoids nicely.
Handicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Vazzappo misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Vazzappo misses with a body kick.
Vazzappo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vazzappo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Vazzappo avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Vazzappo.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vazzappo circles away quickly and effectively.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handicks throws a shot to the body.
Vazzappo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Vazzappo does no damage.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Vazzappo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Handicks avoids them all with ease.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Vazzappo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vazzappo connects with a high kick.
Vazzappo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vazzappo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vazzappo misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Handicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Vazzappo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick lands for Vazzappo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johny Handicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vazzappo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vazzappo slips a jab and a cross from Handicks.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vazzappo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Vazzappo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo misses the jab.
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Vazzappo.
Handicks lands a head shot.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Handicks misses the jab.
A low kick from Vazzappo misses
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazzappo.
Handicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vazzappo on the side of the head.
Handicks throws a jab when Vazzappo was well out of range.
Vazzappo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Handicks misses with a hook
letting Vazzappo counter with a right hand.
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!
Handicks defending well as Vazzappo loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Vazzappo misses its intended target.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Vazzappo lands a nice shot that snaps Handicks's head back.
Handicks dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handicks throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vazzappo throws a leg kick but Handicks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks lands a jab to the head.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vazzappo.
Handicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vazzappo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
As Handicks backs away, Vazzappo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vazzappo scores with a leg kick.
Vazzappo looks to throw the jab but Handicks is out of range.
Vazzappo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Vazzappo misses the target.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Vazzappo's head but Vazzappo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vazzappo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Tony Vazzappo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vazzappo thinking.
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vazzappo throws a big counter combination but Handicks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vazzappo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Handicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Handicks cracks Vazzappo with an open hand slap.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vazzappo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Handicks 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.