PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piero Vischi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Vischi
vs
Juan DeMarco

185 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piero Vischi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeMarco is defended easily by Vischi.
DeMarco walks into a jab.
Vischi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeMarco.
DeMarco fails with the takedown.

Vischi cracks DeMarco with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! DeMarco looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vischi finish him?
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!
DeMarco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piero Vischi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Juan DeMarco.
Vischi swings for the body but DeMarco moves out of range.
DeMarco avoids the head kick by Vischi.
Vischi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeMarco.
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown but Vischi shows good takedown defense.
Vischi throws a series of punches but DeMarco moves out of range.

DeMarco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vischi sprawls well initially but DeMarco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeMarco working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vischi's thigh. Vischi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
DeMarco throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vischi is proving hard to escape from.
DeMarco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeMarco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeMarco looks gassed!
Vischi controlling the position.
DeMarco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vischi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DeMarco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vischi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeMarco thows a big elbow that misses.
Vischi has DeMarco pulled in close to control his posture.
Vischi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeMarco throws a big right hand that misses.
Vischi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeMarco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeMarco thows a big elbow that misses.
DeMarco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vischi has DeMarco pulled in close to control his posture.
DeMarco throws a strike but Vischi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vischi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Piero Vischi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vischi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Piero Vischi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMarco lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vischi jabs DeMarco right on the nose. DeMarco blinks but takes it well.
Vischi dances in with a quick combination. DeMarco is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Vischi snaps DeMarco's head back. DeMarco stumbles backwards against the cage. Vischi steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with DeMarco's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. DeMarco just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Piero Vischi!