PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Azzadiu (ranked 4096 p4p, 3815 weight class) and Beef Boss (ranked 445 p4p, 426 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Azzadiu
vs
Boss

185 cm
26
180
5 - 6 - 0

183 cm
20
185
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paolo Azzadiu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beef Boss!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss avoids the head kick by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu is looking to score with low kicks.
Azzadiu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boss.
Azzadiu throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick

and Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Azzadiu didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boss stands up from Azzadiu's guard - Boss perhaps looking for a knockout.
Azzadiu connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Azzadiu backing up. Azzadiu nods at Boss to acknowledge the strikes.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Boss blocks a head kick by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Azzadiu.
Azzadiu misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss unleashes a big counter combination but Azzadiu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good work by Boss as he checks the leg kick.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick but Boss moved away.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azzadiu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Boss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azzadiu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azzadiu lands with a slapping head kick.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick

and Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Azzadiu didn't expect that.
Boss looks winded!

Azzadiu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Azzadiu is working an open guard so Boss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Azzadiu wants to land a leg kick but Boss is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paolo Azzadiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azzadiu blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
Azzadiu misses with a low kick.
Azzadiu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Azzadiu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boss moves out of range of the leg kick from Azzadiu.
Azzadiu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Azzadiu throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a one-two to the body.
Azzadiu lands a brutal head kick. Boss looks out on his feet and Azzadiu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Paolo Azzadiu!
Beef Boss was interviewed post fight and said 'I am still the greatest EVER'.