PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Attilio De Fiore (ranked 2503 p4p, 4006 weight class) and Brian Chu (ranked 353 p4p, 510 weight class). Attilio De Fiore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

De Fiore
vs
Chu

193 cm
20
185
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
199
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Conviction

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Attilio De Fiore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Chu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.
Chu ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
De Fiore lands a jab.

It looks like Brian Chu has been cut.
Chu scores with a punch to the head.
Chu slips under a jab.
Chu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Fiore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chu on the side of the head.
De Fiore ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
It looked like De Fiore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chu.
De Fiore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chu throws out the jab.
Chu throws a lazy right hand but De Fiore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Fiore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chu.
No joy there for Chu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Fiore walks into a straight right hand from Chu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Chu ducks straight into an uppercut from De Fiore and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Chu manages to regain guard straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Fiore is controlling him.
De Fiore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Fiore has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Fiore stops Chu from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Fiore sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
De Fiore lands with a right hand.

That has opened up Brian Chu's cut even more.
Chu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Fiore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chu moves away.

De Fiore moves into the clinch successfully.
De Fiore working aggressively here.
Chu is trying to break the clinch but De Fiore is controlling him.
De Fiore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
De Fiore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Chu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

De Fiore jabs at Chu's body.
De Fiore throws a big shot that misses.
Chu looks to land a right hand but De Fiore moved out of range.
De Fiore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Chu is predictable there
and Chu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by De Fiore's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brian Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fiore slips a straight right by Chu.
De Fiore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chu can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Fiore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chu throws out the jab.
Jab from Chu.
Chu misses with a few strikes there.
De Fiore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Fiore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Fiore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Fiore misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu throws a right and a left that De Fiore avoids nicely.
De Fiore slips a jab from Chu.
Chu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Fiore slips a jab and a cross from Chu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu lands with a straight right. De Fiore didn't see that one coming.
Chu misses with a straight right.
Chu throws a chopping leg kick but De Fiore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Fiore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Fiore dodges the punch combination from Chu.
De Fiore circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fiore misses the target.
De Fiore 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.
Chu connects with the punch.

De Fiore drops Chu with a big left hand and mounts him. Chu is in big trouble!

Chu is rocked!

The cut above Brian Chu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Chu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Fiore performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fiore prevents Chu from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Chu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chu slips a straight right by De Fiore.
A head kick misses from Chu.
De Fiore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chu works the jab nicely.
Chu misses with a left hand
and De Fiore counters with a left to the body.

Chu instigates a clinch.
De Fiore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from De Fiore on the inside.
De Fiore blocks an uppercut.
De Fiore has Chu pressed against the cage, preventing Chu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Fiore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chus head.
Chu prevents a body shot from De Fiore.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by De Fiore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Fiores head.
A short body shot lands from De Fiore as the two fighters clinch.
De Fiore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Fiore has him pressed against the cage.
De Fiore lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fiore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Fiore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Attilio De Fiore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Fiore scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Chu controls the action.
Chu is trying to push De Fiore away but De Fiore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Fiore scores with a hook to the body.
Chu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Fiore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Fiore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Fiore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
De Fiore cracks Chu with a nice body shot.
De Fiore lands a right hand.
Chu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from De Fiore - that landed with a thud.
De Fiore lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chu has a couple of punches blocked by De Fiore.
Chu looking to slow down the pace here.
De Fiore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
De Fiore lands a hook that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Chu lands a knee to the body.
De Fiore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Fiore is leaning against Chu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Fiore lands with a left to the head.
De Fiore lands a shoulder strike.
De Fiore prevents Chu from breaking the clinch.
Chu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chu is trying to push De Fiore away but De Fiore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Fiore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chus head.
De Fiore lands a body shot.
De Fiore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chu is still on wobbly legs! Can De Fiore finish him?
De Fiore lands a nice uppercut.
De Fiore lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from De Fiore on the inside.
Attilio De Fiore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore pushes Chu against the cage. De Fiore is working some dirty boxing. De Fiore pushes off with a quick right hook! Chu goes down! Chu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! De Fiore moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attilio De Fiore!