PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alexisonfire - The Northern kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joe Average has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Average
vs
Luongo

170 cm
28
161 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
171 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Average!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Average shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Luongo is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Luongo tries to roll over but Average keeps him under control.
Average sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luongo is looking to improve his position.
Average wants to control but Luongo is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Luongo wants to control but Average is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo keeping hold of Average's head, controlling as best he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luongo shoots and misses
and Average counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average misses with a hook. Luongo ducked under it nicely.

Luongo feints and as Average raises his hands in defense, Luongo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Average manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luongo has given up his back.
Luongo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average not allowing Luongo to control his hands.

Average looking for the choke from the back.
Average trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Luongo doesn't escape.
Average trying to control momentarily.

Average tightening his grip on Luongo, looking for the choke.
Luongo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Luongo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Luongo trying to control the position but Average manages to sink in the hooks.
Average tries to get the hooks in deep but Luongo pushed the leg off.
Luongo just trying to survive but Average is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Average doesn't have the hooks in and Luongo manages to turn into his guard.
Luongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luongo stopping the sweep attempt from Average.

That's four 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.
Luongo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luongo fails with the takedown
and Average counters with a stiff right hand.
Luongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luongo slips a jab from Average.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Average swings widly with a right hand

and Luongo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average trying to control the position.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Average is trying to control the position but Luongo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Luongo does no damage.
Luongo doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Average counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Average slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo trying to control the position here.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Luongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Average wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Average tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luongo swivels and escapes.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Average counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo misses with a takedown

and Average counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Average in particular looking to stall.
Luongo keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Luongo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Average wants to pass to mount but Luongo is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo gets full guard.

Luongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Average here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Average is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luongo has escaped and now he's on top!
Average keeping full guard, as Luongo tries to pass.
Average working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Average will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Luongo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Average counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luongo misses with a takedown attempt

and Average counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luongo wants to get back to full guard.
Luongo wants to control but Average is keeping busy.

Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luongo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Average looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luongo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average trying to control from half guard but Luongo is working away.
Luongo keeping hold of Average's head, controlling as best he can.
Average trying to control the action but Luongo is working from the bottom.
Luongo trying to hold on to Average's head to control him but Average postures up.
Luongo is looking to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Average counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luongo missing with a left hand there. Average was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Luongo.
Luongo shoots and misses
and Average counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Average tries to land a front kick but Luongo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Luongo. No joy for Average on that attempt.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Average counters with a straight right hand.
Francesco Luongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Average slips a straight right by Luongo.
Luongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Average counters with a nice uppercut.
Luongo checks a low kick from Average.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luongo misses with a takedown
and Average counters with a thumping low kick.
Average slips a jab and a cross from Luongo.
Luongo ducks under a wild hook from Average.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Average counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Luongo shoots and misses
and Average counters with a good low kick that Luongo was not able to check.
Luongo has his takedown stuffed
and Average counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Luongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Average, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Average controlling the action here for a moment.
Average gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average misses with a short punch on the inside.

Average has picked Luongo up - he's going for a ride! Average dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Luongo wants to get back to full guard but Average has passed into side control.
Average wants to control but Luongo is keeping him busy.
Average just content to control the position.
Luongo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Luongo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Average content to stall in guard here.
Average looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Luongo keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Average.
A jab from Average misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average takes a swing at Luongo's ribcage but misses.
Average ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Average closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Luongo to the mat! Luongo manages to get full guard.
Luongo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Luongo wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Average works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luongo trying to hold on to Average's head to control him but Average postures up.
Average is pressing down on Luongo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luongo is holding on for now.
Average prevents Luongo from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average had his way with Francesco Luongo in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Luongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Average counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luongo has his takedown stuffed
and Average counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luongo checks the leg kick nicely there.

Luongo shoots in and gets a takedown into Average's guard.

Average has his foot on Luongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luongo works his way back into a safe position though.
Luongo is pushing down on Average's leg trying to pass to half guard. Average is fighting to maintain full guard but Luongo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Average controlling the position well.

Luongo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Average as he works his way to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping full guard, as Luongo tries to pass.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Luongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average is pulling down on Luongo's head. It's preventing any offense from Luongo, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luongo is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Francesco Luongo.
Average throws a shot to the body.
Luongo ducks under a wild hook from Average.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luongo slips a straight right by Average.
Luongo tries for a takedown but Average circles away easily
and Average counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luongo misses with a takedown
and Average counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Average.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Average, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Average!
Joe Average is the new welterweight champion!