PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Baldelli (ranked 3578 p4p, 2414 weight class) and Jeremy Clozman (ranked 454 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baldelli
vs
Clozman

188 cm
22
205
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
205
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Baldelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Clozman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clozman dives in for a single leg takedown but Baldelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baldelli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clozman's hands.

It looks like Jeremy Clozman has been cut.
Baldelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clozman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baldelli scores with a hook to the body. Clozman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baldelli scores with a body shot.
Clozman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baldelli.
Clozman takes one to the side of the head.
Clozman shoots in for a double leg but Baldelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Clozman tries to get set, Baldelli tries to push him back and clinch up but Clozman manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clozman.
Clozman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clozman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baldelli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baldelli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baldelli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baldelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clozman.

Baldelli instigates a clinch.
Clozman is trying to force a seperation but Baldelli has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baldelli blocks the elbow strike.
Baldelli keeps control of Clozman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baldelli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Jeremy Clozman's cut even more.
Clozman tries to pull guard but Baldelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Clozman drops back down to his feet.
Vinny Baldelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Clozman.
Baldelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clozman backwards.
Clozman letting Baldelli take a breather here.
Baldelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Baldelli.
A nice left hand lands by Baldelli.

Clozman is rocked!
Baldelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clozman is still on wobbly legs! Can Baldelli finish him?
A short body shot lands from Baldelli as the two fighters clinch.
Clozman looks winded!
Baldelli dips a shoulder and cracks Clozman with a mighty uppercut! Clozman falls back against the cage and Baldelli unloads with a barrage of strikes! Clozman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Baldelli screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Baldelli!
A less than humble Vinny Baldelli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.