PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Fantastico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stann
vs
Fantastico

172 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Stann !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Fantastico!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fantastico swivels and escapes.
Fantastico tries to clinch but Stann is having none of it.
Roberto Fantastico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastico with a poor takedown

and Stann counters with a single leg into guard. Fantastico didn't expect that.
Stann could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fantastico swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fantastico is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fantastico has escaped and now he's on top!
Fantastico sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stann 's guard.
Fantastico controlling the pace.
Stann gets full guard.

Stann working for a triangle but Fantastico defends it easily.
Stann keeping moving, preventing Fantastico from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fantastico is looking to work some ground and pound but Stann has wrist control.
Fantastico controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastico wants to control from the top but Stann keeps moving.
Stann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastico sitting in guard here, content to control.

Stann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fantastico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fantastico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stann is breathing heavily.

That's two 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.
Fantastico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stann wants to sweep here but Fantastico controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Fantastico misses.
Stann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Fantastico counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastico passes Stann 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Fantastico is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico slows the pace down in half guard.
Stann wants to get back to full guard.
Stann is working hard here to advance position.
Stann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastico wants to pass the guard but Stann is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stann is tying to control. Fantastico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Stann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stann working over Fantastico with some ground and pound. Fantastico looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stann working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fantastico's thigh. Fantastico counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stann wants to pass the guard but Fantastico is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Fantastico will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stann drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stann tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantastico is retaining full guard.
Stann trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fantastico looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fantastico looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fantastico!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastico is looking to take a break and control but Stann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fantastico is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fantastico controlling from mount.
Stann is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastico controlling the pace for now.
Fantastico looking to control but Stann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastico manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stann to take his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fantastico biding his time, controlling Stann .
Stann tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Fantastico keeps control of the position as Stann tries to break free.
Fantastico doesn't have the hooks in and Stann manages to turn into his guard.

Stann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann wants to pass the guard but Fantastico is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Stann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Stann is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fantastico has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Stann is trying to work for a kimura but Fantastico is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico trying to control from the bottom.
Stann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Stann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Stann is looking for a kimura but Fantastico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stann to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fantastico is staying active underneath Stann , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Stann dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fantastico gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Stann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fantastico's guard.
Stann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fantastico swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stann misses with a takedown attempt

and Fantastico counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastico wants to stand but Stann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fantastico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fantastico manages to get himself to full guard.
Stann advances position into side control!

Stann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fantastico, who protects the arm well.
Fantastico sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastico is refusing to be controlled, as Stann sits in half guard.

Stann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stann is trying to work for a kimura but Fantastico is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fantastico defending well though.
Fantastico is not content to let Stann control the position.

Stann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stann wants to take a breather but Fantastico is having none of it.

Stann is trying to work for a kimura but Fantastico is defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stann circles away from the clinch attempt

and Stann moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fantastico prevents it.
Fantastico goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stann prevents it.
Fantastico missing with knees to the body.

Stann has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fantastico is trying to keep an underhook but Stann manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastico trying to hold on to Stann 's head to control him but Stann postures up.

Stann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Stann is working for a submission of some sort.

Stann is working for a submission of some sort.
Stann works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Stann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Stann !