PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredo Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather Waltz. 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.

Corleone
vs
Igali

170 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredo Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Igali!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Igali. No joy for Corleone on that attempt.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
Igali throws a big shot that misses.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredo Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Igali cracks Corleone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corleone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Igali swivels and escapes.
Corleone looks for a takedown but Igali sprawls well.
Corleone needs to keep his hands up - Igali had a free shot at his head there.
Corleone avoids the body shot from Igali.
Nice body punch from Igali.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
Corleone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Igali circles away.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Corleone.
Igali lands a nice shot to the body.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown but Igali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corleone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Igali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corleone's head.
Igali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igali slaps away a takedown attempt from Corleone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Igali scores with a hook to the body. Corleone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Igali lands a body shot.
Igali cracks Corleone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Igali cracks a nice hook into Corleone's ribs.
Igali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Igali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Igali lands a jab to Corleone's midsection.
Igali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Igali connects with a body shot.
Igali lands with an uppercut that bounces Corleone off the cage and back into rage.
Igali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daniel Igali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corleone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Igali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corleone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Corleone. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Corleone drops his hands momentarily and Igali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Igali cracks Corleone with a good jab.

Corleone is rocked!
Good exchange - Igali coming out on top.
Oh Corleone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Igali lands a head shot.
Igali stuns Corleone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igali cracks Corleone with a hook to the temple - Corleone is on wobbly legs here! Igali swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Corleone falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Igali wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Igali!