PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyuzo Mifune will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lombardi
vs
Mifune

185 cm
21
202 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
204 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pietro Lombardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifune slips under a jab.

Lombardi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lombardi showed some decent athleticism there.

Mifune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombardi pulls his head out easily.
Mifune avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombardi.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lombardi lands a nice short elbow.

Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mifune is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lombardi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lombardi winds up and cracks Mifune with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lombardi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mifune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombardi pulls his head out easily.
Mifune is looking for a sweep. Lombardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lombardi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lombardi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune is looking to improve his position.
Lombardi is trying to control. Mifune wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mifune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombardi pulls his head out easily.
Mifune looks gassed!
Mifune on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Mifune actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lombardi lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombardi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lombardi drops an elbow to the side of Mifune's head.
Lombardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes.
Mifune is trying to maintain the position but Lombardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Lombardi slips a nice elbow through Mifune's hands, connecting with Mifune's forehead.
Lombardi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lombardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mifune taking some punishment here, with Lombardi in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mifune with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mifune on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombardi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mifune has hold of Lombardi's hands but Lombardi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lombardi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lombardi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mifune with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.
Lombardi lands strikes from half guard.
Lombardi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mifune does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lombardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lombardi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi winds up and cracks Mifune with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lombardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lombardi uses his free foot to push down on Mifune's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mifune.
Lombardi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lombardi lands a big elbow.
Lombardi landing shots from mount.
Lombardi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mifune hang on?
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes here.
Lombardi lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Lombardi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mifune's face.
Lombardi landing shots from mount.
Mifune tries to hold on but Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi lands with some strikes.
Lombardi with good strikes from the mount here!
Lombardi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lombardi landing punches.
Mifune tries to hold on but Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi lands with some strikes.
Lombardi working the ground and pound effectively.
Lombardi cracks Mifune with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lombardi lands with some strikes.
Lombardi lands a big shot there that rocks Mifune but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardi breaks from Mifune's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mifune tries to hold on but Lombardi pushes him away.
Lombardi dominating with strikes here.
Mifune is bucking up trying to escape but Lombardi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro Lombardi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lombardi with a hook.

Mifune feints and as Lombardi raises his hands in defense, Mifune changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pietro Lombardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lombardi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lombardi keeping moving, preventing Mifune from controlling successfully.
Lombardi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mifune tries to stand but Lombardi is controlling from the bottom.
Lombardi wants to sweep here but Mifune controlling him for the moment.
Lombardi is pulling down on Mifune's head. It's preventing any offense from Mifune, at least for the moment.
Lombardi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mifune is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lombardi lands a nice short elbow.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi is looking to pass Mifune's guard but actually Mifune recovers to full guard.
Lombardi with a nice head shot there.
Lombardi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lombardi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lombardi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mifune takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi working the ground and pound.
Lombardi trying to control the action but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Mifune struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombardi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mifune to see if he's OK.
Lombardi working the body and head with strikes.
Lombardi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mifune on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Lombardi working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Lombardi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mifune taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lombardi scoring with punches and elbows.
Mifune on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mifune taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lombardi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mifune some visible discomfort.
Lombardi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lombardi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mifune on the ground.
Lombardi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mifune down.
Mifune takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lombardi cracks Mifune with a big right hand but Mifune just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lombardi scores with punches from side control.
Lombardi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lombardi wants to control but Mifune is keeping him busy.
Lombardi scoring with punches from side control.
Lombardi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mifune takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lombardi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lombardi in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi is working Mifune over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mifune on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mifune wants to control but Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi working the body and head with strikes.
Mifune manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lombardi trying to hold on to Mifune's head to control him but Mifune postures up.

Lombardi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mifune.
Lombardi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mifune can do to turn this around?
Lombardi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombardi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro Lombardi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lombardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mifune counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lombardi!

Mifune swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lombardi is now in Mifune's guard. A big mistake from Mifune there, giving up the dominant position!
Lombardi chips away with some ground and pound.
Lombardi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mifune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lombardi trying to control but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Lombardi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lombardi with a nice head shot there.
Mifune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombardi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Mifune looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lombardi lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mifune's guard.
Mifune taking some punishment here, with Lombardi in his half guard.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi is thwarting Mifune's attempts to control the position.
Mifune is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lombardi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lombardi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lombardi wants to pass to mount but Mifune is defending the position.
Mifune has hold of Lombardi's hands but Lombardi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lombardi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mifune has hold of Lombardi's hands but Lombardi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lombardi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lombardi lands strikes from half guard.
Mifune is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lombardi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi trying to control the action but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Lombardi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardi lands strikes from half guard.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mifune wants to control but Lombardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mifune actively working from the bottom here.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi winds up and cracks Mifune with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lombardi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi slips a nice elbow through Mifune's hands, connecting with Mifune's forehead.
Lombardi working the head and body with strikes.
Lombardi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lombardi working Mifune over with strikes.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mifune trying to control but Lombardi postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pietro Lombardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lombardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lombardi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lombardi slips a nice elbow through Mifune's hands, connecting with Mifune's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lombardi connects with a nice short shot to Mifune's temple.
Mifune is trying to stand up here but Lombardi is controlling him well.
Lombardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombardi working over Mifune with some ground and pound. Mifune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombardi drops an elbow to the side of Mifune's head.
Mifune is refusing to be controlled, as Lombardi sits in half guard.
Kyuzo Mifune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lombardi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mifune.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro Lombardi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lombardi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26

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