PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincento Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefano Di Moro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vega
vs
Di Moro

188 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 Tokyo, Vincento Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefano Di Moro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Di Moro.
Di Moro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Vega rushes Di Moro and presses him up against the cage.

Vega breaks from the clinch.
Di Moro lands with a kick to the temple. Vega shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Vega forces Di Moro back against the cage and clinches.

Vega manages to pull guard.
Vega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vega tries to get out of the position.
Vega looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Di Moro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Di Moro preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Di Moro gets to his feet - Vega follows without any prompting.
A solid leg kick lands there for Di Moro.

Vega moves into the clinch successfully.

Vega turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Moro tries to buck Vega off but Vega is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Moro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vega's best efforts.
Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Di Moro on the ground.

Vega decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vega blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Di Moro misses

and Vega counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Di Moro!
Di Moro tries to buck Vega off but Vega is having none of it.
Di Moro manages to get back to half guard.
Di Moro manages to get to full guard.
Di Moro 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Di Moro is on top in guard.

Di Moro gets to his feet. Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vega rushes Di Moro and presses him up against the cage.

Vega manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Moro prevents Vega from getting back to his feet.
Di Moro wants to stand but Vega is controlling his posture from full guard.

Di Moro gets to his feet. Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Di Moro is looking to slow Vega down with leg kicks.
Vega throws a one two combo.
Di Moro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Di Moro checks it well.
Vega lands with a nice body punch.
Di Moro motions for Vega to come forward. Di Moro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Di Moro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vega.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Moro scores with a head kick.

Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Di Moro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Di Moro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Di Moro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vega to keep the fight standing.
Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefano Di Moro.
Di Moro tries to pull guard but Vega holds him up against the cage and eventually Di Moro drops back down to his feet.

Vega breaks from the clinch.
Di Moro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega avoids the head kick by Di Moro.
Vega throwing a counter right hand but Di Moro manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vega.
Vincento Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Moro looks to land a body kick but Vega moved away.
A left and a right from Vega both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Di Moro is trying to pull guard but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Di Moro looks winded!
Vega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Di Moro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Moro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vega walks away with a smile on his face. Di Moro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Vega gets a clinch.
Di Moro fails to pull guard.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.

Vega wants the takedown. Di Moro is fighting it off but Vega persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Di Moro's guard against the cage.
Vega preventing the sweep.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vega gets to his feet - Di Moro follows without any prompting.
Nice body kick there by Vega.
Vega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vega keeps Di Moro at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di Moro blocks a head kick by Vega.
Vega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vega sets himself, and Di Moro steps forward looking for the clinch! Vega avoids it this time.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Di Moro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincento Vega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Di Moro gets tackled into the cage by Vega. Vega maintains the clinch.
Di Moro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vega smiles and moves away.
Vega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Di Moro doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Di Moro.

Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Vega pulls guard.

Vega is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Vega gets control of Di Moro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vega will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Di Moro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've been informed that Di Moro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Di Moro.
Di Moro tries to land a leg kick but Vega saw it coming and moves away.
Vega is looking to counter the offense by Di Moro and move into the clinch.

Di Moro tries to keep at a distance but Vega has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Moro is trying to pull guard but Vega has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vega gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Moro is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Di Moro manages to get to full guard.
Di Moro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vega gets full guard.
Di Moro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vega pulls Di Moro in close to prevent any damage.

Di Moro gets to his feet. Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vega lands a really nice looking cross but Di Moro seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Di Moro.
Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Di Moro can do to turn this around?

Vega instigates a clinch.
Di Moro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefano Di Moro.
Vega taking a breather.
Vincento Vega has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Di Moro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Moro tries to pull guard but Vega won't allow it.
Di Moro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Di Moro is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Di Moro is breathing heavily.

Vega gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Vega decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A head kick misses from Di Moro.

Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Vega has Di Moro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vega pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Di Moro tumbling to the mat - Vega dives into Di Moro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Di Moro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Moro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Vega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Di Moro is controlling him.
Vega has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Di Moro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Moro.
No joy there for Vega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vincento Vega is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vega moves into the clinch.

Vega has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Di Moro uses from the top position.

Di Moro gets to his feet - Vega follows without any prompting.

Vega pushes Di Moro up against the cage in a clinch.

Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vega blocks a head kick by Di Moro.

Vega moves into the clinch successfully.

Vega lands a takedown into guard.
Di Moro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Di Moro gets to his feet. Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Di Moro throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.

Vega clinches.

Vega breaks the clinch.
Di Moro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincento Vega dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Di Moro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Di Moro looks to move away, Vega throws a big counter combo but Di Moro just gets out of the way.
Di Moro lands a front kick.
Di Moro throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Di Moro throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Di Moro.
Di Moro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Di Moro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Vega has Di Moro up against the cage in a clinch.
Di Moro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Moro jumps guard but Vega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Vega jumps guard.
Di Moro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Di Moro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Di Moro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Di Moro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Di Moro throws a head kick that half lands.
Di Moro misses with a low kick as Vega jumps back.
Di Moro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vega punishes Di Moro's body with a nice straight punch.

Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Di Moro tries to pull guard but Vega won't allow it.
Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefano Di Moro.
Di Moro jumps guard but Vega stands there with Di Moro around his waist. Di Moro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Di Moro being controlled against the cage.

Vega drags the fight down to the ground.
Stefano Di Moro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Moro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vega is proving hard to escape from.
Vega wants to stand up but Di Moro is controlling him.
Di Moro throwing strikes but missing.
Vega trying to control the position here.
Di Moro stops Vega from standing up.

Di Moro stands up and waves to Vega to follow him.
Vincento Vega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Vega has closed the distance and engaged Di Moro in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Moro tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Vega gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Di Moro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Di Moro is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Di Moro is on top in guard.

Di Moro gets to his feet - Vega follows without any prompting.
Vega blocks the body kick.
Vega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Di Moro backs up against the cage.
Di Moro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Di Moro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Moro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Di Moro eats them both and turns towards Vega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Di Moro is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Di Moro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.

Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vega forces Di Moro back against the cage and clinches.

Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Di Moro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega lands with a nice combination. Di Moro backs away looking to recover.

Vega clinches up with Di Moro and pushes him back against the cage.

Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Vega.
Vega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vega blocks a head kick by Di Moro.
Di Moro throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincento Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vega 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincento Vega!