PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and faisal ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Guerra
vs
ali

185 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
172 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pietro Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, faisal ali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerra's waist but Guerra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ali off to one side.
Guerra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pietro Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra pulls out of a head kick attempt.

ali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Guerra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because ali has passed into half guard!
Guerra is trying to get back to full guard.
Guerra is trying to control but can't.
Guerra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guerra tries to regain full guard. Instead though, ali has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra tries to hold on but ali pushes him away.
ali content just to control the position here.
Guerra tries to lock up and control but ali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guerra regains half guard.

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.
Guerra is trying to control but can't.
ali wants to control but Guerra is keeping him busy.
Guerra wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guerra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Guerra wriggles free and stands up.
Guerra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ali.
ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pietro Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of faisal ali.
ali checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ali fails to land the takedown.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Guerra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ali.
Guerra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but ali is out of range.
Guerra throws a head kick but ali moves out of range.
ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Guerra throws a hook to the side of ali's head but ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Guerra does no damage.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.

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.
Guerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ali.
Guerra throws a body kick that misses.
Guerra throws a sloppy head kick and ali moves out of range easily.
Guerra misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Guerra.
Guerra throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerra throws a head kick but ali moves out of range.
ali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guerra avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pietro Guerra will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guerra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerra as he avoids it easily.
Guerra tries a head kick but it misses.
ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guerra misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerra's waist but Guerra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ali off to one side.
Pietro Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of faisal ali.
ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ali is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Guerra.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses.
Guerra throws a combination. ali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Guerra throws a chopping leg kick but ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guerra throws a head kick but ali moves out of range.
Guerra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guerra throws the kick towards the body but ali avoids it.
ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guerra throws a series of punches but ali avoids them all with ease.
ali shoots in looking for a takedown. Guerra tries to sprawl out of it but ali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guerra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses.
ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guerra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Guerra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerra leaves ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guerra misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for ali with that takedown attempt.
Pietro Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guerra throws a sloppy head kick and ali moves out of range easily.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses.
Guerra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ali.
Guerra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guerra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guerra tries a low kick but ali avoids it.
Guerra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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.
Guerra throws a one two combo.
Guerra misses with a straight right.
ali walks into a left hand.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses.
Pietro Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerra wants it to stay on the feet.
Guerra throws the kick towards the body but ali avoids it.
ali looks for a takedown but Guerra sprawls well.
Guerra misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro Guerra dominated that second round.
That's time! Guerra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A combination from Guerra does no damage.
Guerra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guerra lands a nice shot to the body.
Guerra throws a one two combo.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses.
Guerra is looking to chop away at ali's legs.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses.
ali avoids the head kick by Guerra.
Guerra misses with a few strikes there.
ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ali shoots in for a takedown but Guerra shows good takedown defense.
ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Guerra misses with a head kick.
ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pietro Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of faisal ali.
Guerra wants to land a leg kick but ali is out of range.
ali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerra sprawls well. Guerra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Guerra throws a push kick but ali slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guerra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guerra.
ali shoots in for a double leg but Guerra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guerra lands a right hook to the body.
ali blocks a leg kick.
Guerra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerra misses with a jab, cross combination.
ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerra but Guerra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
faisal ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerra lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ali blocks the body kick.
ali moves out of range as Guerra strikes.
A combination from Guerra does no damage.
ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guerra misses with a leg kick
and ali counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Guerra misses

and ali counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Guerra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

ali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guerra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ali has managed to get both his arms back between Guerra's legs - danger averted.
Pietro Guerra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ali trying to control but Guerra is working from the bottom.
ali throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro Guerra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guerra, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Guerra!