PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Albini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Albini
vs
The

173 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Iron Will Nutrition
Iron Will Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renzo Albini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdul The!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Albini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Albini counters with a stiff right hand.
The doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Albini to counter with a crisp jab.

Albini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Albini showed some decent athleticism there.
Albini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Albini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Albini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Albini wants to pass the guard but The is defending well.
Albini trying to control the pace.
The avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Albini.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two 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.
Albini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Albini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Albini thows a huge punch but The dodges it nicely.
The really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Albini seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Albini not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Albini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The has managed to free his arm - good work.
Albini working The over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albini trying to control the action but The is working from the bottom.
Albini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The looks gassed!
Albini wants to lay and pray for a moment but The keeps working.
The avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Albini.
Albini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Albini not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Albini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The defends it well.

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.
Albini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Albini 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Albini lands a nice short elbow.
Albini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Albini scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Albini in particular looking to stall.
Albini throwing shots but The is blocking nicely.
The keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Albini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Albini feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Albini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Albini throwing strikes but missing.
Albini landing with the ground and pound.
Albini connects with a couple of short punches.
Albini thows a big elbow that misses.
The is breathing heavily.
Albini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albini working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The's head.
Albini trying to control the position from guard on top but The is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The keeping moving, preventing Albini from controlling successfully.
Albini postures up in The's guard and throws a big left but The blocks it.
Albini postures up and lands a big shot to The's brow.
Albini throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albini works over The with some ground and pound from guard.
The keeping moving, preventing Albini from controlling successfully.
Albini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Albini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Albini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Albini lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The has momentary wrist control but Albini slips an elbow through the middle.
Albini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Albini scoring with some ground and pound.
Albini postures up in The's guard and throws a big left but The blocks it.
Albini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Albini throwing strikes but missing.
Albini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Albini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The wants to stand but Albini is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Albini dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Albini throws out a loose jab but The uses good head movement to avoid it.
The slips a straight right by Albini.
The tries to clinch but Albini moves away

and Albini counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The's guard now.
Renzo Albini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Albini chips away with some ground and pound.
Albini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Albini cracks The with a solid left hand.
Albini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Albini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Albini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albini chips away with some ground and pound.
Albini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The keeping moving, preventing Albini from controlling successfully.
The preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Albini throws a big right hand that misses.
Albini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Albini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Albini postures up and lands a big shot to The's brow.
Abdul The has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albini throwing strikes from guard but The blocks nicely.
Albini advances position into side control!
Albini working the ground and pound.
The takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Albini postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Albini throws an elbow but The slips to the side and avoids it well.
Albini is working The over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albini throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Albini lands a nice forearm strike.
Albini working the ground and pound but The is defending the strikes.
Albini lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Albini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The can do to turn this around?
Check out the look on Albini's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Albini throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Albini working the body and head with strikes.
Albini lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The down.
The avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Albini.
Renzo Albini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albini is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down The's shoulder. That is not cool.
Albini cracks The with a big elbow.
Albini controlling the position from side mount.

Albini is trying to get an arm triangle but The is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albini postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renzo Albini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Albini 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renzo Albini!