PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 65 p4p, 179 weight class) and Iso Paa (ranked 11 p4p, 24 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Veainu
vs
Paa

178 cm
29
255
20 - 5 - 0

187 cm
24
217
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa 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.

Veainu cracks Paa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Paa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?

It looks like Iso Paa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu slips under a jab from Paa.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
A cross from Paa lands.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paa was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paa.
Veainu lands a head shot.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa misses with a hook.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu stuffs the takedown attempt from Paa. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Veainu drops Paa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paa looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa staying out of range there.
Veainu throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Paa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Veainu's half guard.
Veainu keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paa seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paa in particular looking to stall.

Paa wants to work for an arm triangle but Veainu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Paa.

Paa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vunipola Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paa counters with a nice uppercut.
Vunipola Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paa counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Paa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Paa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Paa feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veainu.
A shot to the liver by Paa. Beautiful body shot.
Paa lands an overhand right.
Paa fails with the takedown
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paa. That one must have hurt.

Paa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veainu's guard.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu controls Paa momentarily but Paa frees himself.
Paa looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veainu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veainu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veainu wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving.

Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veainu is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paa is trying to keep Veainu in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Paa lands with a good body shot.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Paa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses

and Paa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veainu!
Iso Paa has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veainu has escaped the position, nice work there.

Paa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veainu, who protects the arm well.

Paa swings around for an armbar but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paa's guard.

Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veainu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veainu defends well.
Veainu controlling from the top position.

Paa is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily.

Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa working a defensive guard but Veainu passes into half guard.
Paa is looking to improve his position.
Veainu controlling the action here.
Paa wants to get back to full guard.
Paa manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paa wants to sweep here but Veainu controlling him for the moment.

Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veainu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Paa has his feet on Veainu's thighs here. He's pushed Veainu off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Veainu screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa is the new heavyweight champion!