PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tunying Jedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurizio Iacono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedi comes to the cage accompanied by Binilanggo. Iacono has chosen Kataklysm - Crippled & Broken as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jedi
vs
Iacono

190 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
275 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tunying Jedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurizio Iacono!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iacono dips to his left and cracks Jedi with an uppercut!
Maurizio Iacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Iacono throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jedi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Iacono is in Jedi's guard.
Iacono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iacono is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Iacono's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Maurizio Iacono hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jedi throws the left hand but Iacono avoids the punch easily.
Iacono fails with the takedown.
Jedi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iacono.
Jedi ducks under a wild hook from Iacono.
Iacono throws a combination that misses
and Jedi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iacono feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jedis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Iacono tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jedi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iacono somewhat.

Iacono closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jedi quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iacono is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jedi!
Jedi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iacono on the ground.
Iacono controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedi wants to get back to his feet.
Jedi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jedi tries to get out of the position.
Iacono tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maurizio Iacono wasn't active enough on the ground.
Iacono throws a lazy uppercut
and Jedi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jedi takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iacono misses with a right hand
and Jedi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iacono.
Tunying Jedi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurizio Iacono.
Iacono shoots in for a takedown but Jedi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iacono looks to land a right hand but Jedi moved out of range.
Iacono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jedi was well out of range. Poor timing from Iacono.
Jedi lands a jab to the nose.
Iacono connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iacono swings widly with a right hand
and Jedi counters with a stiff right hand.
Iacono swings widly with a right hand
and Jedi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tunying Jedi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jedi just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jedi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iacono.
Iacono throws a poor cross that misses
and Jedi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jedi takes a swing at Iacono's ribcage but misses.
Iacono throws an off balance right hand
and Jedi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jedi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iacono has time to react.
Iacono swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jedi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iacono might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Iacono tries to clinch but Jedi moves out of range.
Iacono digs a good body shot into Jedi's ribs.
Iacono throws an overhand right that lands on Jedi's shoulder, as Jedi tries to avoid the shot.
Iacono misses with a double jab
and Jedi counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedi throws the left hand but Iacono avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iacono is defended easily by Jedi.
Iacono swings widly with a right hand
and Jedi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iacono thinking.
Iacono is breathing heavily.
Iacono misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jedi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jedi misses with a body shot.
Iacono swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jedi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jedi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Iacono's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jedi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iacono scrambles back to his feet.
Jedi misses with a wild body shot.
Jedi misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iacono.
Jedi lands a nice looking body shot.
Jedi is looking to wear down Iacono with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iacono misses with a hook
and Jedi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jedi throws a body punch but Iacono moves out of range.
Jedi connects with a single shot there.
Iacono gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jedi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iacono throws a combination that misses
and Jedi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jedi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jedi slaps away a takedown attempt from Iacono, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iacono takes one on the button.
Tunying Jedi is winning the standup battle so far.
Jedi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jedi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iacono throws a poor cross that misses
and Jedi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iacono takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jedi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jedi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iacono moves away.
Iacono fails to land the takedown.
Tunying Jedi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurizio Iacono.
Jedi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jedi throws a body punch but Iacono moves out of range.
Jedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iacono moves away.
Iacono slips a jab from Jedi.
Jedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Iacono is just out of range.
Iacono throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jedi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iacono.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iacono misses with a left hand
and Jedi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iacono misses with a right hand
and Jedi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iacono shoots in and drives through. Jedi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tunying Jedi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Iacono closes the distance and clinches up with Jedi, looking for a takedown. Iacono pushes Jedi against the cage but Jedi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Iacono misses with an uppercut
and Iacono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iacono misses with a body shot
and Jedi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iacono misses with a hook to the body
and Jedi counters with a right hand to the body.
Jedi takes a swing at Iacono's ribcage but misses.
Jedi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iacono was well out of range. Poor timing from Jedi.
Iacono shoots in for a takedown but Jedi shows good takedown defense.
Jedi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Iacono's hands.
Iacono misses with a hook
and Jedi counters with a stiff right hand.
Iacono misses with a shot to the body
and Jedi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jedi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iacono was well out of range. Poor timing from Jedi.
Iacono takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iacono swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jedi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iacono has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Iacono there as he acknowledges the shot.
Iacono shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jedi defends it nicely.
Tunying Jedi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurizio Iacono.
Jedi throws a body punch but Iacono moves out of range.
Iacono throws an off balance right hand
and Jedi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iacono misses with a right hand
and Jedi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iacono misses with an uppercut
and Jedi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iacono misses with a lunging right hand
and Jedi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iacono swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jedi counter with a right hand.
Iacono avoids the body shot from Jedi.
Iacono throws a lazy uppercut
and Jedi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iacono swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jedi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jedi stuns Iacono with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedi thuds his right hand into Iacono's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iacono avoids the body shot from Jedi.
Iacono changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jedi tries to avoid it but Iacono manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jedi to the ground. Jedi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jedi lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iacono.
Jedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jedi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jedi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jedi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jedi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iacono looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iacono swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jedi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jedi stuns Iacono with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iacono throws a combination that misses
letting Jedi counter with a right hand.
Jedi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iacono was well out of range. Poor timing from Jedi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iacono shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jedi sprawls well. Jedi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iacono gets slowly back to his feet.
Iacono on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jedi misses with a body shot.
Iacono throws a lazy uppercut
and Jedi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iacono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iacono throws an off balance right hand
and Jedi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iacono throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jedi counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iacono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jedi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tunying Jedi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jedi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tunying Jedi!