PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vercetti (ranked 3539 p4p, 1677 weight class) and KJ Wassermann (ranked 412 p4p, 219 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!

Vercetti
vs
Wassermann

180 cm
26
165
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
157
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Vercetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Wassermann!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti throws a jab when Wassermann was well out of range.
Vercetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wassermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vercetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Wassermann counters with a left to the body.
Wassermann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vercetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Wassermann misses.
The crowd cheers as Vercetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wassermann doesn't seem phased though.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
Vercetti misses with a hook
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Vercetti clinches with his opponent.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Vercetti controls the action.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vercetti lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vercetti trying to land knees to the body.
Wassermann scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wassermann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wassermann tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann has a couple of punches blocked by Vercetti.
Wassermann leaning against his opponent.
Wassermann working aggressively here.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vercetti can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Vercetti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Vercetti.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann trying to control the position but instead, Vercetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann is leaning against Vercetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wassermann blocks the elbow strike.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vercetti is leaning against Wassermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Vercetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vercetti.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann wants to stall.
Wassermann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vercetti tries to land knees in the clinch but Wassermann avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Vercetti.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vercetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wassermann controlling the action here for a moment.
Vercetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
Wassermann dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vercetti wants to get back to striking at distance but Wassermann won't allow it.
Vercetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wassermann.
A bit of stalling here from Wassermann.
Wassermann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wassermann continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vercetti has had enough of the clinch but Wassermann keeps him there for the moment.
Wassermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Vercetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vercetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vercetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Wassermann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vercetti is trying to push Wassermann away but Wassermann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wassermann blocks it with crossed arms.
Vercetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vercetti tries to break the clinch but Wassermann is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but KJ Wassermann will probably get the nod.
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.

Vercetti scores with a jab to the body.
Vercetti tests Wassermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vercetti misses with a right hand
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vercetti throws an off balance right hand
and Vercetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Wassermann is out of range.
Wassermann tries to counter by closing the distance.

Vercetti gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Wassermann.
KJ Wassermann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but Wassermann blocks with his arms.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vercetti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vercetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti takes a shot to the head.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Vercetti just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vercetti is pushing Wassermann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Vercetti wants to break free but Wassermann has control.
Wassermann blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann managing to block the knees to the body from Vercetti.
Wassermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti avoiding damage.
Vercetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann stalling in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wassermann 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.
Wassermann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wassermann lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Vercetti lands a nice uppercut.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wassermann avoids it.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Wassermann lands an uppercut.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Vercetti lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Wassermann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann lands a nice uppercut.
Wassermann managing to block the knees to the body from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Wassermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti misses with a punch to the body.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
Vercetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wassermann.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Vercetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vercetti has Wassermann pressed against the cage.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Vercetti trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Wassermann has Vercetti pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Vercetti.
Wassermann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but KJ Wassermann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vercetti misses the jab.
Vercetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti misses with a body punch
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Wassermann slips the punch.
Wassermann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vercetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Vercetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercetti misses with a combination
and Wassermann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann moves out of range of the strikes.
Wassermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vercetti throws a right hand that misses
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti misses with a body punch
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Wassermann moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vercetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vercetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Wassermann gets tackled into the cage by Vercetti. Vercetti maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vercetti.
Vercetti lands with a left to the head.
Vercetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Vercetti tries to circle away but Wassermann has him pinned against the cage.
Wassermann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vercetti up against the cage.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vercetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Vercetti.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wassermann pushes Vercetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vercetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vercetti as Wassermann tries to tie him up.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
A short left from Wassermann.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wassermann blocks it with crossed arms.
Vercetti lands a body punch.
Vercetti tries to break free but Wassermann pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vercetti gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann cracks Vercetti with a nice body shot.
Wassermann lands a shoulder strike.
Wassermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Vercetti gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Vercetti.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Vercetti.
Wassermann prevents a body shot from Vercetti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wassermann's elbow.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wassermann avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wassermann avoiding damage as Vercetti throws knees to the body.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Vercetti lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Vercetti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vercetti lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Wassermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wassermann 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Wassermann!
KJ Wassermann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.