PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Neptune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Lanzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Neptune has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Neptune
vs
Lanzoni

190 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

191 cm
22
224 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Neptune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabio Lanzoni!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neptune connects with a leg kick. Lanzoni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lanzoni 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.
Neptune lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lanzoni will feel that in the morning.
Neptune tries a head kick but it misses.
Lanzoni tests Neptune's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Chuck Neptune has been cut.
Lanzoni fails with the takedown.
Neptune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Neptune scores with a decent looking hook.
Lanzoni connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Lanzoni finds it's target.
Neptune connects with a leg kick. Lanzoni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neptune avoids the body shot from Lanzoni.
Neptune misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lanzoni. Neptune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neptune goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lanzoni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Neptune can pounce on him.
Neptune throws a leg kick but Lanzoni sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanzoni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lanzoni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Neptune can pounce on him.
Neptune ducks under a wild hook from Lanzoni.
A solid leg kick lands there for Neptune.
Lanzoni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neptune sprawls well. Neptune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lanzoni gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuck Neptune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lanzoni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Neptune.
A nice leg kick lands there from Neptune.
Lanzoni misses with a body shot.
Neptune feints and then cracks Lanzoni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lanzoni down.
Neptune lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Neptune thows a leg kick but Lanzoni checks it
and Lanzoni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lanzoni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neptune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lanzoni is looking for the big counter here.
You can see that Lanzoni has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neptune connects with a solid leg kick.
Lanzoni blocks the body kick.
Neptune lands with a nice body punch.
Neptune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Neptune tenderised Lanzoni's leg. Lanzoni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lanzoni missing with a left hand there. Neptune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Neptune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Neptune tries a low kick but Lanzoni avoids it.
Neptune thumps Lanzoni with a low kick.

Lanzoni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Neptune's half guard.
Lanzoni passes into side control, despite Neptune's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neptune tries to bench press Lanzoni off him but Lanzoni keeps the position.

Lanzoni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lanzoni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Lanzoni tries for a kimura but Neptune is defending well.

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

Lanzoni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neptune, who protects the arm well.
Neptune tries to buck Lanzoni off but Lanzoni is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Lanzoni tries for a kimura but Neptune is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neptune is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Lanzoni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Neptune wants to control but Lanzoni postures up.

Lanzoni tries for a kimura but Neptune is defending well.
Neptune is looking to regain half guard here but Lanzoni keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Neptune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Neptune's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Neptune scores with a leg kick.
Neptune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neptune chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lanzoni checks a low kick from Neptune.
We've been told by Neptune's head coaches at Evil Empire: †AWAKENING† that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Neptune feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Neptune trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lanzoni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Lanzoni wants to pass the guard but Neptune is keeping the position.
Neptune bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lanzoni's guard.

Lanzoni looking for a sweep. Not yet Lanzoni, not yet.
Lanzoni has a closed guard, preventing Neptune from standing up.
Neptune slips nicely into half guard.
Neptune trying to control the action but Lanzoni is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neptune 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.

Lanzoni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lanzoni moves into full guard.

Lanzoni looking for a guillotine here but Neptune defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neptune throws a strike but Lanzoni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Neptune is trying to control the position but Lanzoni postures up.
Neptune has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neptune looking to control.
Lanzoni stopping the sweep attempt from Neptune.

Lanzoni has gone for a leg lock! Neptune slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lanzoni's guard.

Neptune got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lanzoni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neptune has managed to get both his arms back between Lanzoni's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neptune slips nicely into half guard.

Lanzoni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neptune tries to pass to full mount but Lanzoni defends it.
Neptune knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lanzoni on the ground.
Lanzoni is pressing down on Neptune's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Lanzoni pushes a forearm under Neptune's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Neptune is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Lanzoni!