PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Parziale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Majin Vegeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parziale comes to the cage accompanied by Jersey yo! redman. Vegeta has chosen Da Boss as his entrance music. Anthony Parziale has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Parziale
vs
Vegeta

225 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
164 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Parziale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Majin Vegeta!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Parziale misses.
Vegeta throws a hook but Parziale avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Parziale.
Parziale misses the jab.
Parziale throws a series of punches but Vegeta avoids them all with ease.
Parziale lands a high kick!
Parziale swings for the body but Vegeta moves out of range.
Parziale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parziale misses with a few strikes there.
Parziale misses with a two punch combination.
Parziale wants to clinch.
Parziale lands a nice hook to Vegeta's body. Vegeta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parziale misses with a looping right.
Parziale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parziale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vegeta leaves Parziale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parziale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vegeta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vegeta throws a nice looking combination but Parziale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegeta throws a left and a right that both miss

and Parziale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Parziale is breathing heavily.
Parziale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Parziale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vegeta is just riding it out for now. Parziale eventually gives up the hold.
Parziale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vegeta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parziale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Vegeta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vegeta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parziale tries to clinch up.
Vegeta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Vegeta has Parziale up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parziale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vegeta just stands there and leans against the cage.

Vegeta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vegeta has Parziale up against the cage in a clinch.
Parziale tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Parziale. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vegeta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vegeta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parziale takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Parziale wants to control but Vegeta postures up.
Vegeta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vegeta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Parziale some visible discomfort.

Parziale sneaks out the side door and pushes Vegeta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vegeta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vegeta throws and low kick but Parziale moves out of range easily.
Vegeta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parziale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Parziale.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parziale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vegeta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vegeta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parziale tries to bum rush Vegeta with a series of wild strikes but Vegeta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegeta blocks a head kick by Parziale.
Vegeta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parziale throws a big shot that misses.
Parziale works over Vegeta's head and body with a nice combination.

Vegeta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Parziale is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Parziale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vegeta off and has taken his back!
Parziale misses with a punch to the head.
Parziale has Vegeta flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parziale is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vegeta is defending well though. Parziale let's go of the attempt for now.
Parziale throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Parziale scores with punches to the body.
Parziale is striking from the back but Vegeta escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Parziale wants to pass the guard but Vegeta is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parziale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Parziale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vegeta closes the distance and pushes Parziale back into the cage.

Parziale manages to break the clinch.
Vegeta looks to throw the jab but Parziale is out of range.
Parziale moves out of range as Vegeta throws a body kick.
Parziale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parziale has his takedown stuffed

and Vegeta counters by moving into the clinch.
Parziale tries for a takedown but Vegeta manages to get underhooks.
Vegeta prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Parziale. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vegeta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vegeta has Parziale up against the cage in a clinch.

Vegeta breaks from the clinch.
Parziale wants to clinch up but Vegeta keeps it at a distance.

Vegeta drives through and clinches with Parziale against the cage.

Vegeta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parziale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegeta throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parziale tries for a takedown but Vegeta circles away easily

and Vegeta counters with a takedown into side control.
Vegeta scoring with punches from side control.
Parziale is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vegeta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Vegeta tries for a kimura but Parziale is defending well.
Parziale is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vegeta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vegeta catches Parziale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parziale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vegeta counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta slips a jab and a cross from Parziale.
Parziale misses with the combination.
Vegeta misses with a two punch combination.
Parziale shoots and misses
and Vegeta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vegeta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parziale.

Vegeta darts in and clinches Parziale up against the cage.
Vegeta digs a right hand underneath Parziale's ribcage. Parziale let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Parziale breaks the clinch.
Vegeta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parziale manages to avoid it.

Parziale moves into the clinch.

Parziale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parziale misses with a two punch combination.

Vegeta closes the distance and clinches.

Parziale manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parziale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parziale tries to clinch up.
Parziale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parziale misses with a combination

and Vegeta counters by moving into the clinch.
Parziale tries to circle away but Vegeta has him pinned against the cage.
Parziale wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegeta won't allow it.
Vegeta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parziale's efforts to push away.
Parziale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parziale wants a takedown.
Parziale looking for a takedown.

Vegeta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parziale misses with a head kick.
Vegeta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vegeta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vegeta blocks a head kick by Parziale.
Vegeta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vegeta with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vegeta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vegeta lands a body shot.
Parziale shoots and misses

and Vegeta counters with a takedown into side control.
Parziale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Parziale is trying to stand back up but Vegeta is controlling him
Parziale trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Parziale has hold of Vegeta's hands but Vegeta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vegeta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Majin Vegeta has got the better of the ground game so far.

Parziale kicks off Vegeta and gets to his feet.
Parziale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parziale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegeta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anthony Parziale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegeta tries to work over Parziale's front leg with a kick but Parziale checks it.
Parziale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parziale shoots and misses
and Vegeta counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Majin Vegeta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Parziale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Vegeta counters with a single leg into guard. Parziale didn't expect that.
Parziale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Parziale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vegeta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parziale's head.

Parziale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vegeta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegeta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parziale's head.
Parziale wants to stand up but Vegeta is controlling him.

Parziale working for a triangle but Vegeta defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegeta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegeta lands a couple of digs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vegeta pushes Parziale up against the cage in a clinch.

Parziale manages to break the clinch.
Vegeta fails to land with a series of punches.
Parziale throws a combination that misses

and Vegeta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vegeta.
Parziale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Parziale is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vegeta rolls with it to try and escape but Parziale cranks on the arm and Vegeta is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Parziale!