PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Sloane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amos Vitale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sloane
vs
Vitale

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Lonewolf Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Sloane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Amos Vitale!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitale dodges the punch combination from Sloane.
Vitale is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Vitale pushes Sloane up against the cage in a clinch.
Sloane gets underhooks to prevent Vitale's takedown attempt.
Vitale is trying to pull guard but Sloane has him pressed against the cage.
Vitale's coach down at Golden Child Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vitale's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Vitale jumps guard and drags Sloane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sloane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sloane throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vitale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sloane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Vitale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sloane passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloane trying to mount his opponent but Vitale defends it.
Sloane is thwarting Vitale's attempts to control the position.
Sloane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sloane tries to pass to full mount but Vitale defends it.
Sloane tries to stand and escape but Vitale is controlling the position.
Sloane controlling the pace.
Sloane is looking to advance position but Vitale won't allow it.

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.
Sloane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vitale wants to improve his position but Sloane is controlling well.
Sloane is trying to control. Vitale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vitale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sloane is working away from the top position though.
Sloane trying to control the action but Vitale is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Vitale with that takedown attempt.
James Sloane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amos Vitale.

Sloane closes the distance and clinches.
Vitale wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sloane keeps control of Vitale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sloane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sloane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vitale tries to break free but Sloane pushes him back against the cage.
Vitale being controlled against the cage.
Come on Sloane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vitale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sloane.
Vitale can't get the takedown.

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.
Sloane is trying to pull guard but Vitale has him pressed against the cage.
Sloane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vitale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sloane gets underhooks to prevent Vitale's takedown attempt.
Sloane tries to score a body lock takedown but Vitale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sloane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vitale has Sloane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sloane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vitale looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vitale wants the takedown. Sloane is fighting it off but Vitale persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sloane's guard against the cage.
Vitale throwing strikes but missing.
Vitale stopping the sweep attempt from Sloane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sloane dominated that round.
That's time! Sloane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown attempt by Vitale or perhaps it was just good defense by Sloane, which made it look bad.
Sloane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vitale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sloane swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Vitale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sloane's half guard.
Vitale stops Sloane from getting back to his feet.

Sloane kicks Vitale off and gets back to his feet.

Sloane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitale controlling the action here for a moment.
Vitale looking to stall.
Vitale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sloane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vitale is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sloane pulls guard.
Sloane is trying to keep Vitale in close.
Sloane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sloane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vitale wants to get back to full guard.
Vitale holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vitale regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitale keeping moving, preventing Sloane from controlling successfully.

Vitale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sloane escapes and throws Vitale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sloane landing strikes.
Sloane taking a breather here.
Sloane trying to control the action but Vitale is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sloane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vitale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sloane wants to control but Vitale is keeping him busy.
Vitale gets back to half guard.
Sloane trying to mount his opponent but Vitale defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sloane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vitale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sloane connects with a nice short shot to Vitale's temple.
Sloane lands strikes from half guard.
Vitale tries to roll over but Sloane keeps him under control.
Sloane wants to stand up but Vitale has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitale throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sloane manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sloane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sloane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James Sloane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitale closes the distance and clinches up with Sloane, looking for a takedown. Vitale pushes Sloane against the cage but Sloane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloane with a jab.

Sloane closes the distance and clinches.
Vitale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sloane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sloane tries to pull guard but Vitale holds him up against the cage and eventually Sloane drops back down to his feet.
Sloane tries to break the clinch but Vitale is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloane leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Sloane to work.

Vitale breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sloane defends well and Vitale ends up having to push Sloane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James Sloane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amos Vitale.
Sloane tries to clinch up but Vitale circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitale thinks about the counter body kick.
Vitale blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vitale or perhaps it was just good defense by Sloane, which made it look bad.
Vitale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloane scores with a shot to the body.

Vitale dives in and scores a takedown into Sloane's guard.
Sloane wants to sweep here but Vitale controlling him for the moment.
James Sloane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sloane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vitale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vitale wants to control from the top but Sloane keeps moving.
Sloane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitale is one step ahead there.
Vitale wants to pass the guard but Sloane is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitale is one step ahead there.

Sloane is working an open guard so Vitale takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vitale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sloane's waist but Sloane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vitale off to one side.

Sloane pushes Vitale up against the cage in a clinch.
Vitale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sloane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sloane manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloane swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitale.
Some wild striking there from Sloane.
Vitale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vitale circles away quickly and effectively.
Vitale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloane sprawls well. Sloane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vitale gets slowly back to his feet.
Amos Vitale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vitale.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vitale is defended easily by Sloane.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Sloane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sloane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Sloane!