PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Knee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Soul Sister. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Vicini
vs
Knee

180 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dido Vicini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Knee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knee is looking to clinch.
Vicini fails to land the takedown.
Knee throws out a counter right but Vicini avoids it with no problem.
Vicini shoots for a takedown but Knee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vicini misses with the combination.
Vicini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knee moves in looking to clinch but Vicini pushes him off.
Vicini feinted with a counter takedown.
Vicini swings away with a body shot that misses

and Knee counters by moving into the clinch.
Vicini tries to score a body lock takedown but Knee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dido Vicini. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Knee breaks the clinch.
Knee throws an overhand right that lands on Vicini's shoulder, as Vicini tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knee tries to clinch there but Vicini circles away.
Vicini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knee tries to clinch there but Vicini circles away.
Vicini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knee counters with a straight right hand.
Knee's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knee moves into the clinch.
Vicini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knee wants to break free but Vicini has control.
Vicini tries to throw a body punch but Knee avoids it by throwing Vicini back against the cage.
Vicini misses with a punch on the inside.
Vicini scores with a shot to the side of Knee's head.
Good body shot from Knee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knee.
Knee blocking some punches.
Knee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knee trying to land knees to the body.
Knee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vicini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vicini wants a takedown.
Knee prevents the takedown attempt.
Knee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knee misses with a body punch.
Knee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knee tries a knee to the head but Vicini blocks it.
Vicini lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has a couple of punches blocked by Knee.
Vicini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Vicini is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Knee can't fight it off and eventually Vicini manages to take the fight to the floor. Knee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knee is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Knee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vicini.
Vicini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knee wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.

Knee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knee wants to stand but Vicini is controlling the position.

Vicini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Knee working for a triangle but Vicini defends it easily.
Knee looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini passes Knee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Vicini maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Knee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vicini has cracked it and Knee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vicini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dido Vicini!
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.