PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wanted Man. Sato comes into a darkened arena with his song building. True Survivor - David Hasselhoff kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mazzini
vs
Sato

182 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Mazzini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Sato!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
A little jabbing left from Sato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sato fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazzini on the side of the head.
Sato's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mazzini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazzini throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Mazzini cracks Sato with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazzini.
Mazzini lands a jab to the head.
Mazzini lands a right hook to the body.

Mazzini shoots in and gets a takedown into Sato's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Sato is retaining full guard.

Mazzini drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sato dives on top into guard.

Mazzini has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sato should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mazzini has tightened it up now! Sato should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Vito Mazzini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.