PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Shotguntoter (ranked 24767 p4p, 536 weight class) and Vito Polizzi (ranked 3583 p4p, 357 weight class). Polizzi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DJ Lilman - Flex. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vito Polizzi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Shotguntoter
vs
Polizzi

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Shotguntoter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Polizzi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shotguntoter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Polizzi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shotguntoter momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Polizzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shotguntoter doesn't seem phased though.
Shotguntoter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shotguntoter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shotguntoter misses with a takedown
and Polizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Shotguntoter tries to keep at a distance but Polizzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Polizzi is leaning against Shotguntoter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shotguntoter is working for takedown but Polizzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing reports that Shotguntoter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Shotguntoter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shotguntoter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polizzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polizzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shotguntoter at a distance.
Shotguntoter shoots in for a takedown but Polizzi shows good takedown defense.
Shotguntoter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polizzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polizzi, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Polizzi.
Polizzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shotguntoter.
Polizzi throws a good cross that connects.
Shotguntoter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polizzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shotguntoter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Polizzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shotguntoter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Shotguntoter with that takedown attempt.
Shotguntoter tries to move into range but Polizzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Polizzi closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polizzi.
Polizzi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shotguntoter up against the cage.
Polizzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotguntoter goes for a takedown attempt but Polizzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Polizzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shotguntoter doesn't seem phased though.
Shotguntoter moves forwards but Polizzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polizzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polizzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Polizzi cracks Shotguntoter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Polizzi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shotguntoter momentarily.
Polizzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shotguntoter dives in for a single leg takedown but Polizzi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Polizzi scores with a decent looking hook.
Polizzi scores with a punch to the head.
Shotguntoter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shotguntoter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shotguntoter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shotguntoter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polizzi swivels and escapes.
Polizzi with a nice cross.
Shotguntoter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotguntoter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polizzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Polizzi connects with a looping right hand.
Polizzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Polizzi lands with a straight right. Shotguntoter didn't see that one coming.
Polizzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Polizzi gets caught napping as Shotguntoter dives in and scores a takedown. Polizzi manages to retain guard.
Shotguntoter preventing the sweep.
Polizzi is trying to control the position but Shotguntoter postures up.
Polizzi has his hands on Shotguntoter's head, controlling the position.
Polizzi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shotguntoter is now in half guard.
Polizzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Polizzi is controlling Shotguntoter's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polizzi wants to improve his position but Shotguntoter is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shotguntoter is looking for a kimura but Polizzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shotguntoter to get the leverage.

Shotguntoter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polizzi sees it coming and defends easily.

Shotguntoter is working for a kimura but Polizzi is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
It looks like Shotguntoter is going to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Polizzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Shotguntoter.

Shotguntoter seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Polizzi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Polizzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shotguntoter shoots and misses
enabling Polizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Polizzi lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Polizzi.
Polizzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shotguntoter in his tracks.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shotguntoter has time to react.

Polizzi has Shotguntoter up against the cage in a clinch.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polizzi leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Polizzi.
Shotguntoter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polizzi is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Polizzi.
Polizzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shotguntoter up against the cage.
Shotguntoter tries to score a body lock takedown but Polizzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Shotguntoter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Polizzi to work.
Shotguntoter wants a takedown.
Vito Polizzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Polizzi lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polizzi.
Shotguntoter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polizzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Polizzi.
Shotguntoter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polizzi wants to clinch.
Polizzi clobbers Shotguntoter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotguntoter shoots in and drives through. Polizzi sprawls well.
A jab from Polizzi finds it's way through Shotguntoter's defenses.
Polizzi digs a good hook to Shotguntoter's body.
Shotguntoter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Polizzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Polizzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Polizzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polizzi is pressed up against the cage. Shotguntoter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polizzi down to the mat. Polizzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shotguntoter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vito Polizzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polizzi connects with a right hand. Shotguntoter shakes it off.
Shotguntoter misses with a takedown
enabling Polizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Polizzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polizzi.
Polizzi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polizzi catches Shotguntoter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vito Polizzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shotguntoter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polizzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shotguntoter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Polizzi scores with a nice strike.
Shotguntoter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shotguntoter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Polizzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polizzi lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for Polizzi.
Shotguntoter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shotguntoter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polizzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Polizzi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Polizzi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Polizzi connects with a crisp jab.

Polizzi instigates a clinch.
Polizzi lands with a left to the head.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shotguntoter wants to take the fight to the mat but Polizzi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Polizzi is working Shotguntoter over against the cage.
Shotguntoter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polizzi is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polizzi is working Shotguntoter over against the cage.
Polizzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shotguntoter backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Stalling in the clinch from Polizzi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polizzi.
A short right from Polizzi on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Polizzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Polizzi closes the distance and clinches.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi presses Shotguntoter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Polizzi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shotguntoter.
Polizzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shotguntoter backwards.
Polizzi lands a right hand.
Polizzi lands a shoulder strike.

Shotguntoter is rocked!
Shotguntoter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oh Shotguntoter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shotguntoter being controlled against the cage.
Shotguntoter seems to have got his legs back now.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Shotguntoter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Polizzi after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polizzi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polizzi is stalling here.
Polizzi gets through Shotguntoter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polizzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Polizzi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Polizzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shotguntoter is trying to drag Polizzi to the mat but Polizzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Shotguntoter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polizzi scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Polizzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polizzi pushes Shotguntoter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shotguntoter goes for a takedown attempt but Polizzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polizzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hank Shotguntoter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Polizzi moves into the clinch.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Polizzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shotguntoter.
Shotguntoter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shotguntoter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shotguntoter tries for a takedown but Polizzi manages to get underhooks.
Polizzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands with a left to the head.
Polizzi stops a takedown attempt from Shotguntoter.
A short right from Polizzi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi cracks Shotguntoter with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotguntoter takes a shot to the head.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shotguntoter backwards.
Polizzi lands a big right hand that drops Shotguntoter! The killer instinct kicks in and Polizzi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Polizzi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Polizzi!
Vito Polizzi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.