PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasandini El Mavs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Cioni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasandini El Mavs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

El Mavs
vs
Cioni

199 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kasandini El Mavs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Cioni!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

El Mavs has managed to clinch.

El Mavs manages to pull guard.
Cioni tries to free his leg and advance position but El Mavs is retaining full guard.
Cioni is looking to work some ground and pound but El Mavs has wrist control.
Cioni is looking to advance position but El Mavs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cioni wants to hold on but El Mavs pushes him away.
El Mavs wants to control the pace but Cioni is squirming around nicely.
Cioni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cioni tries to hold on but El Mavs postures up.
El Mavs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cioni is trying to reverse the position but instead El Mavs has taken his back - oops!
Cioni trying to control the position but El Mavs manages to sink in the hooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

El Mavs is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cioni trying to control the position but El Mavs manages to sink in the hooks.
Cioni looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. El Mavs controlling the positon.
Cioni looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two 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.
El Mavs throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Cioni wants to control his opponent's hands but El Mavs gets his hands free.
Cioni is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but El Mavs is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cioni has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from El Mavs.
El Mavs is not going to allow Cioni to sit and survive in this position.
El Mavs biding his time, controlling Cioni.
El Mavs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cioni looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
El Mavs is riding his opponent, not letting Cioni buck him off.
Cioni turns into El Mavs and is now in his guard.
Cioni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Cioni was stalling too much, according to the referee.
El Mavs shoots in but no luck this time.

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.
El Mavs throws a lazy head kick

and Cioni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
El Mavs wants to get back to striking at distance but Cioni won't allow it.
Cioni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cioni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Cioni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Mavs misses with a hook to the body

and Cioni counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for El Mavs!
El Mavs is breathing heavily.
El Mavs gets back to half guard.
Cioni is pressing down on El Mavs's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Mavs is holding on for now.
El Mavs is trying to control but Cioni manages to pass to mount!
Cioni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for El Mavs because Cioni loaded up on that one.
Cioni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kasandini El Mavs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

El Mavs with a poor takedown

so Cioni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cioni scoring with some ground and pound.
Cioni is looking to work some ground and pound but El Mavs has wrist control.
El Mavs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cioni.
Cioni works over El Mavs with some ground and pound from guard.
Cioni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Mavs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cioni trying to stand up but can't free himself from El Mavs's guard.
Cioni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cioni landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Mavs wants to control but Cioni passes easily into half guard.
Cioni winds up and cracks El Mavs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Mavs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cioni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
El Mavs is trying is best to control the position here.
El Mavs is trying to maintain the position but Cioni is very close to passing his half guard.
Cioni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Cioni postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for El Mavs to stand up.
Cioni shoots in looking for a takedown. El Mavs tries to sprawl out of it but Cioni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. El Mavs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Cioni moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Mavs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cioni prevents it.
Cioni lands an elbow just above El Mavs 's eye.
Cioni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cioni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but El Mavs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Mavs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasandini El Mavs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Mavs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cioni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cioni misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cioni tries to pull guard but El Mavs won't allow it.
Cioni tries a knee to the head but El Mavs blocks it.
El Mavs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cioni.
Cioni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Mavs blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cioni fails to pull guard.

Cioni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cioni misses with a takedown attempt

and El Mavs counters with a single leg into guard. Cioni didn't expect that.
Cioni is pulling down on El Mavs's head. It's preventing any offense from El Mavs, at least for the moment.
Cioni wants to stand but El Mavs is controlling the position.
El Mavs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cioni is pulling down on El Mavs's head. It's preventing any offense from El Mavs, at least for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cioni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Mavs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cioni circles away quickly and effectively.
Cioni misses with a takedown

and El Mavs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cioni pushes off an throws an elbow but El Mavs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
El Mavs is struggling to control the position.

Cioni breaks the clinch.
El Mavs shoots and misses

and Cioni counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cioni unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cioni misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Cioni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Cioni wants to clinch but El Mavs slips to the side

and El Mavs counters with a single leg into guard. Cioni didn't expect that.
Cioni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Mavs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cioni wants to control but El Mavs postures up.

El Mavs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cioni to his feet.
El Mavs slips a jab and a cross from Cioni.
El Mavs fails with the takedown

and Cioni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cioni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Mavs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cioni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Cioni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Mavs uses from the top position.

Cioni working for a triangle but El Mavs defends it easily.
Cioni keeping full guard, as El Mavs tries to pass.
Cioni controls El Mavs momentarily but El Mavs frees himself.
Cioni wants to get back to his feet but El Mavs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cioni is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Cioni is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Cioni was stalling too much, according to the referee.

El Mavs clinches with his opponent.
Cioni wants to break free but El Mavs has control.
Cioni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Mavs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasandini El Mavs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Mavs is pressed up against the cage. Cioni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Mavs down to the mat. El Mavs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
El Mavs shoots and misses

and Cioni counters with a takedown into side control.
El Mavs dodges the ground and pound from Cioni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Cioni.
Cioni with the ground and pound but El Mavs regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cioni lands strikes from half guard.
Cioni winds up and cracks El Mavs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cioni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
El Mavs taking some punishment here, with Cioni in his half guard.
El Mavs wants to control but Cioni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
El Mavs tries to get to full guard but Cioni has control of the leg.
El Mavs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cioni.
El Mavs is looking for a sweep. Cioni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Cioni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cioni working the head and body with strikes.
Cioni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Cioni decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

El Mavs clinches up with Cioni and pushes him back against the cage.
Cioni is struggling to control the position.

Cioni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from El Mavs.
Cioni tries to clinch but El Mavs moves away

and El Mavs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cioni scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Cioni.
Well Cioni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Cioni!