PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voitto Vekkiotsamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rosenthal
vs
Vekkiotsamo

195 cm
26
270 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

187 cm
29
209 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voitto Vekkiotsamo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vekkiotsamo misses with an uppercut. Rosenthal saw that one coming.
Voitto Vekkiotsamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vekkiotsamo throws a hook to the side of Rosenthal 's head but Rosenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vekkiotsamo throws a sloppy head kick and Rosenthal moves out of range easily.
Vekkiotsamo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vekkiotsamo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vekkiotsamo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosenthal .
Rosenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rosenthal looks to land a left hand but Vekkiotsamo moved out of range nicely.
Vekkiotsamo moves away from the strike by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rosenthal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vekkiotsamo throws out a loose jab but Rosenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vekkiotsamo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
Vekkiotsamo throws a lazy right hand but Rosenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosenthal scores with a hook.
Vekkiotsamo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rosenthal .
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!
Rosenthal throws a body punch but Vekkiotsamo moves out of range.
Vekkiotsamo throws a head kick but Rosenthal moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Frank Rosenthal has been cut.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rosenthal tries to move into range but Vekkiotsamo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vekkiotsamo lands an overhand right.
Vekkiotsamo lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rosenthal lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rosenthal misses the target.
Vekkiotsamo tries to bum rush Rosenthal with a series of wild strikes but Rosenthal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rosenthal cracks Vekkiotsamo with a good jab.
Vekkiotsamo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rosenthal wants to clinch up but Vekkiotsamo keeps it at a distance.
Rosenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vekkiotsamo takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal moves out of range of the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vekkiotsamo.
Rosenthal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rosenthal slips under a jab.
Rosenthal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vekkiotsamo.
A left and a right from Rosenthal both land. Nice combination.
Vekkiotsamo jabs Rosenthal right on the nose. Rosenthal blinks but takes it well.

Vekkiotsamo gets tackled into the cage by Rosenthal . Rosenthal maintains the clinch.
Rosenthal lands a shoulder strike.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vekkiotsamo has a couple of punches blocked by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vekkiotsamo's efforts to push away.
Rosenthal managing to block the knees to the body from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vekkiotsamo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vekkiotsamo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vekkiotsamo tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a knee to the head.
Vekkiotsamo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vekkiotsamo working aggressively here.
Vekkiotsamo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rosenthal .
Vekkiotsamo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rosenthal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rosenthal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo has had enough of the clinch but Rosenthal keeps him there for the moment.
Rosenthal blocking some punches.
Vekkiotsamo tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
Vekkiotsamo lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal throws a punch but it's blocked by Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a light punch inside.
Vekkiotsamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosenthal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rosenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a body punch.
Vekkiotsamo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Vekkiotsamo controls his hands.
Vekkiotsamo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vekkiotsamo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a body punch.
Vekkiotsamo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rosenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Vekkiotsamo controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voitto Vekkiotsamo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rosenthal 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rosenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Rosenthal blocks the leg kick.
Vekkiotsamo throws a right and a left that both miss.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vekkiotsamo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vekkiotsamo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Vekkiotsamo misses.
Vekkiotsamo connects with a jab.
Rosenthal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Vekkiotsamo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rosenthal blocks a body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenthal throws a head punch that misses.

Vekkiotsamo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vekkiotsamo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vekkiotsamo throws the kick towards the body but Rosenthal avoids it.
Vekkiotsamo throws a head kick that misses.
Rosenthal blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo throws out a loose jab but Rosenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a two punch combination.
Rosenthal misses with a straight left.
A big right from Vekkiotsamo misses.
Rosenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Rosenthal misses its intended target.
Rosenthal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rosenthal thows a body shot but no joy.
Vekkiotsamo takes one to the chin there.
Rosenthal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a low kick.
Rosenthal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rosenthal avoids a kick to the body.
Rosenthal throws a jab when Vekkiotsamo was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosenthal sizes up Vekkiotsamo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Vekkiotsamo darts in and clinches Rosenthal up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Vekkiotsamo fails to land.
Rosenthal blocks an uppercut.
Rosenthal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vekkiotsamo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Rosenthal .
Vekkiotsamo misses with a punch to the body.
Vekkiotsamo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosenthal backwards.
Vekkiotsamo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rosenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Vekkiotsamo controls the action.
Vekkiotsamo tries to break the clinch but Rosenthal is controlling the position.
Rosenthal tries to throw a body punch but Vekkiotsamo avoids it by throwing Rosenthal back against the cage.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Vekkiotsamo back against the cage.
Vekkiotsamo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Rosenthal on the inside.

Vekkiotsamo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosenthal slips under a jab from Vekkiotsamo.
Rosenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vekkiotsamo moves away.
Vekkiotsamo throws a wild body kick that Rosenthal sees coming a mile off.
Rosenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vekkiotsamo connects with a solid leg kick.
Rosenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vekkiotsamo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosenthal moves away.
Vekkiotsamo throws a body punch but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Rosenthal throws a nice looking combination but Vekkiotsamo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rosenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal wants to clinch
and Vekkiotsamo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rosenthal avoids the body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a head kick.

Frank Rosenthal 's cut is getting worse.
Rosenthal throws a jab when Vekkiotsamo was well out of range.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a few strikes there.
Rosenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vekkiotsamo moves away.
Vekkiotsamo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vekkiotsamo tests Rosenthal 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosenthal is looking to clinch but Vekkiotsamo is avoiding it.
Rosenthal scores with a sloppy right hand. Vekkiotsamo should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voitto Vekkiotsamo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Rosenthal 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vekkiotsamo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal loads up on a big right hand but Vekkiotsamo slips the punch.
Rosenthal lands with a nice body punch.
Vekkiotsamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vekkiotsamo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vekkiotsamo throws a sloppy head kick and Rosenthal moves out of range easily.
Rosenthal moves into range and connects with a jab.

Vekkiotsamo tries to keep at a distance but Rosenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vekkiotsamo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
Vekkiotsamo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vekkiotsamo looking to throw knees to the head but Rosenthal is blocking nicely.
Vekkiotsamo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosenthal .
Vekkiotsamo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosenthal backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal blocks a body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vekkiotsamo tries to work over Rosenthal 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vekkiotsamo blocks an uppercut.
Rosenthal throws a head punch that misses.

Vekkiotsamo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rosenthal 's corner calls for a 1-2. Rosenthal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rosenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vekkiotsamo.
Rosenthal slips under a jab from Vekkiotsamo.
Rosenthal slips a straight right by Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands a lovely overhand right.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vekkiotsamo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rosenthal .
Rosenthal doesn't manage to clinch there - Vekkiotsamo circles away.
Frank Rosenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vekkiotsamo connects with a crisp jab.
Vekkiotsamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Vekkiotsamo misses the target.
Rosenthal lands with a nice combination. Vekkiotsamo backs away looking to recover.
Rosenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rosenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vekkiotsamo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voitto Vekkiotsamo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rosenthal walks into a jab.
Rosenthal 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vekkiotsamo under the eye.

Vekkiotsamo is rocked!
Rosenthal drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Vekkiotsamo's head, knocking him out cold! Rosenthal is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Rosenthal !
A victorious Frank Rosenthal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.