PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard The Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Federici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federici is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Con Te Partiro. On his way into the cage it seems that Richard The Enforcer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Richard The Enforcer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

The Enforcer
vs
Federici

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

SCP Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard The Enforcer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Federici!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Federici misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Federici lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Enforcer backs up against the cage.

It looks like Richard The Enforcer has been cut.
Federici fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Federici throws a series of punches but The Enforcer avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Federici, right into the meat.
The Enforcer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Federici swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Federici drops The Enforcer with a right and a left! Federici comes rushing in but The Enforcer regains his composure and manages to keep Federici in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Federici tries to stand but The Enforcer is controlling from the bottom.

The Enforcer looking for a guillotine here but Federici defends easily.
Federici wants to control from the top but The Enforcer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Federici accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Federici stands up from The Enforcer's guard - Federici perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Enforcer walks into a stiff left hand from Federici.
Federici misses with a wild body shot.
Federici throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Federici ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Enforcer moves away.
Federici moves in looking to clinch but The Enforcer pushes him off.

Federici has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Enforcer keeps control of Federici as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Federici is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Enforcer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Federici tries for a takedown. No joy.
Federici looks gassed!
The Enforcer wants a takedown but no success here.
Federici goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Enforcer prevents it.
Richard The Enforcer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Federici.
The Enforcer can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Federici's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Federici stuffs the takedown.
Federici swings for the body but The Enforcer moves out of range.
Federici throws a series of punches but The Enforcer moves out of range.
The Enforcer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

The Enforcer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Federici was covering up waiting for the punch and The Enforcer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Enforcer wants to control from the top but Federici keeps moving.
The Enforcer works over Federici with some ground and pound from guard.
Federici is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Federici wants to get back to his feet but The Enforcer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federici has momentary wrist control but The Enforcer slips an elbow through the middle.
The Enforcer stands up over Federici, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Enforcer landing some decent shots from guard.
Federici preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Federici looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Federici looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Enforcer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Enforcer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Enforcer is working Federici over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Enforcer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Enforcer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Federici is keeping the position for now.
Federici has his hands on The Enforcer's head, controlling the position.
The Enforcer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Enforcer is pushing down on Federici's leg trying to pass to half guard. Federici is fighting to maintain full guard but The Enforcer has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Enforcer is trying to work for a kimura but Federici is defending well.
Federici has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Enforcer is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Federici dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard The Enforcer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Enforcer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Federici sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Federici rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Enforcer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Enforcer looks for a takedown but Federici sprawls well.
Federici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Enforcer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Federici as he connects with a hook.
Federici throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Federici lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roberto Federici seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Enforcer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Federici scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Federici ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Enforcer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Federici misses with a jab to the body

and The Enforcer counters with a takedown into side control.
Federici is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Enforcer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Federici keeps working.
Federici gets back to half guard.
The Enforcer works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Federici is trying desperately to improve position.
Federici taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The Enforcer stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The Enforcer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Federici tries to avoid it but The Enforcer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Federici to the ground. Federici escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard The Enforcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Enforcer dives in and grabs Federici's left leg, looking for a takedown. Federici pushes down on The Enforcer's head and hops out.
The Enforcer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roberto Federici is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Enforcer drops his hands momentarily and Federici takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Federici.
Federici tries to clinch there but The Enforcer circles away.

The Enforcer closes the distance and pushes Federici back into the cage.
Federici scores with a shot to the side of The Enforcer's head.

Federici breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Federici misses with a body shot.
Federici scores with a leg kick.
Roberto Federici seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Federici fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

The Enforcer feints and as Federici raises his hands in defense, The Enforcer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Federici escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Enforcer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Enforcer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Enforcer trying to control but Federici is working from the bottom.
The Enforcer stopping the sweep attempt from Federici.
The Enforcer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Federici tries to strike from the bottom.

Federici has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The Enforcer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Federici.

The Enforcer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Federici to his feet.

The Enforcer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Enforcer prevents Federici from standing back up.
The Enforcer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Federici missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roberto Federici will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard The Enforcer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Federici digs a good hook to The Enforcer's body.
Good exchange - Federici coming out on top.
Federici misses with a series of wild punches.

Federici takes the fight into the clinch.
Federici scores with a hook to the body.

Federici gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

The Enforcer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Federici pulls his head out easily.
Federici thows a huge punch but The Enforcer dodges it nicely.
Federici stalling away here and it's allowed The Enforcer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Federici postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Federici drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Enforcer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Enforcer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Enforcer!
The Enforcer is looking to take a break and control but Federici is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The Enforcer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Federici has escaped the position, nice work there.
Federici is trying to buck The Enforcer off.
The Enforcer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Federici explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

The Enforcer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Federici is trying to buck The Enforcer off.
The Enforcer lands an elbow.

The Enforcer stands up and beckons Federici to his feet.
Federici pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Enforcer is out of range and Federici settles back down.
The Enforcer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Federici sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Enforcer somewhat.
Federici thuds a left hand into The Enforcer's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federici tries a head kick but it misses.
The Enforcer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Federici.
The Enforcer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Enforcer dodges the punch combination from Federici.
The Enforcer tries to clinch there but Federici circles away.
The Enforcer shoots in looking for a takedown. Federici tries to sprawl out of it but The Enforcer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Federici 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 Richard The Enforcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Federici lands a glancing blow to the side of The Enforcer's head.
Federici comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Federici gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Enforcer to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Federici pushes The Enforcer off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Enforcer blocks a head kick by Federici.

Federici gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Enforcer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Federici tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Federici keeping moving, preventing The Enforcer from controlling successfully.
Federici keeping full guard, as The Enforcer tries to pass.
Richard The Enforcer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Federici is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Federici is pulling down on The Enforcer's head. It's preventing any offense from The Enforcer, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard The Enforcer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Federici 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Federici!