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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Vazquez (ranked 7661 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broke Back (ranked 6809 p4p, 0 weight class). Broke Back will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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278 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Vazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Broke Back!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Back.
Vazquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Back was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Back avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Back looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Broke Back seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Back missing with a left hand there. Vazquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Back waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Back takes a swing at Vazquez's ribcage but misses.
Back slaps away a takedown attempt from Vazquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazquez.
Vazquez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Back.
Vazquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Back counter with a right hand.
It looks like Henry Vazquez has been cut.
Vazquez defending well as Back loads up on a big left hand.
Vazquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Back misses.
Vazquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Broke Back is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Back cracks Vazquez with a big right hand and Vazquez goes down!
Vazquez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vazquez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Back dives into side control.
Vazquez tries to improve position but can't.
Back is looking to take a break and control but Vazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vazquez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back tries to get to his feet but Vazquez is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Back in his guard.
Vazquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Back passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vazquez tries to escape but Back is in control.
Vazquez bucks up and tries to throw Back off but instead Back has got his back!
Vazquez trying to control the action but Back just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Back wants to control but Vazquez is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broke Back dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Vazquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vazquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Back missing with a left hand there. Vazquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Back finds it's way through Vazquez's defenses.
Back steps into range and cracks Vazquez with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vazquez flops backwards and Back dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Vazquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Back looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Back from controlling successfully.
Back trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Back from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vazquez is pulling down on Back's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Back misses with a straight left.
Vazquez checks a low kick from Back.
Vazquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Back misses with a straight left.
Vazquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Back defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez backing away here, and Back unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vazquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Back avoids it really well and circles away.
Back flicks out a counter leg kick but Vazquez steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Back tries to sprawl out of it but Vazquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Back manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vazquez slips a straight right by Back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Back walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vazquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Back swings widly with a right hand
and Vazquez moves into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Back. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Back manages to break the clinch.
Vazquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Back looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Back scores with a punch to the head.
Back avoids the head kick by Vazquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broke Back showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Vazquez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Back waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazquez.
Back misses with a straight left.
Vazquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Back throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vazquez counters by clinching up.
Vazquez manages to break the clinch.
Back throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vazquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back throws a jab but it's blocked by Vazquez.
Back misses with a left hand
so Vazquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back looking to control.
Back has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vazquez throwing strikes from guard but Back blocks nicely.
Back looking for a sweep. Not yet Back, not yet.
Vazquez lands a couple of elbows.
Back not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vazquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Back's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vazquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Back utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vazquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Back looks to land a left hand but Vazquez moved out of range nicely.
Vazquez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Back counters with a straight right hand.
Vazquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Back.
Some wild striking there from Back.
Vazquez tries to counter with a takedown but Back is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back throws a lazy right hand but Vazquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vazquez throws a solid leg kick but Back takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vazquez.
Henry Vazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Back misses with a leg kick
and Vazquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Back won't be happy with that.
Vazquez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vazquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Back will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vazquez misses with the ground and pound.
Back is looking to reverse the position.
Broke Back is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Back's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vazquez scoring with punches from side control.
Vazquez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vazquez misses with the ground and pound.
Back wants to get back to his feet.
Vazquez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Back sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez working the strikes but Back uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Vazquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Back has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broke Back!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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