PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph D Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clint Mansell - Requiem for a Dream (Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eighteen
vs
D Pistone

185 cm
24
195 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

188 cm
28
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Seven Sins™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Eighteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph D Pistone!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eighteen avoids the body shot from Pistone.
Pistone throws a sloppy body shot
and Eighteen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pistone's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Eighteen.
Eighteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pistone lands a jab to Eighteen's midsection.

Pistone clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eighteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pistone controls his hands.
Pistone working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Eighteen.
Eighteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Eighteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pistone's elbow.
A short uppercut from Eighteen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen tries to throw a body punch but Pistone avoids it by throwing Eighteen back against the cage.
Pistone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eighteen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Eighteen - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Eighteen fails to land.
Eighteen prevents the takedown attempt.
Eighteen misses with some punches.
Eighteen misses with a punch to the body.
Eighteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eighteen has Pistone pushed against the cage.
Eighteen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pistones head.
Eighteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pistone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eighteens head.
Eighteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eighteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen misses with a punch to the body.
Eighteen stalling in the clinch but Pistone improves position.
Eighteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pistone controls his hands.
Eighteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eighteen is leaning against Pistone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eighteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eighteen looking to stall.
Pistone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pistone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eighteen misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen misses with a punch to the body.
Pistone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pistone.
Pistone tries to throw a body punch but Eighteen avoids it by throwing Pistone back against the cage.
Eighteen works on Pistone's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eighteen.
Eighteen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pistone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eighteen up against the cage.
Eighteen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eighteen tries to work over Pistone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eighteen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dave Eighteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph D Pistone.
Eighteen presses Pistone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pistone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pistone tries to break free but Eighteen pushes him back against the cage.
Pistone is looking for a takedown.
Eighteen misses with a punch to the body.
Eighteen has a couple of punches blocked by Pistone.
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!
Eighteen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Eighteen tries to throw a body punch but Pistone avoids it by throwing Eighteen back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eighteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eighteen misses with a body punch.
Pistone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pistone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Eighteen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pistone throws a head kick that misses.
Pistone connects with an inside leg kick.
Pistone misses with a lunging right hand
letting Eighteen counter with a right hand.
Pistone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pistone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eighteen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pistone misses the shot to the body.

Pistone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pistone misses with a body punch.
Pistone stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pistone as Eighteen tries to tie him up.
Eighteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pistone's elbow.
Pistone has Eighteen pressed against the cage.
Pistone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen tries a body shot but Pistone blocks it.
Pistone is trying to break the clinch but Eighteen is controlling him.
Eighteen throws a head punch that misses.
Eighteen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eighteen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Eighteen on the inside.
Pistone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eighteen prevents it.
Nice body punch from Eighteen - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eighteen.
Eighteen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eighteen misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eighteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eighteen lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eighteen misses with a punch to the body.
Eighteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eighteen lands with a left to the head.
Pistone lands a left hand.
Eighteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Eighteen.
Pistone has had enough of the clinch but Eighteen keeps him there for the moment.
Pistone prevents a body shot from Eighteen.
Nice body punch from Eighteen - that landed with a thud.
Eighteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pistone struggles to land a body shot inside as Eighteen controls his hands.

Pistone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Eighteen trying to control but Pistone postures up.
Pistone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pistone drops an elbow to the side of Eighteen's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone throwing shots but Eighteen is blocking nicely.
Pistone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eighteen moves into full guard.
Eighteen keeping full guard, as Pistone tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eighteen trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Eighteen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Eighteen lands a slapping body shot.
Pistone takes a swing at Eighteen's ribcage but misses.
Pistone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eighteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pistone.
Eighteen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pistone throws the left hand but Eighteen avoids the punch easily.

Pistone drives through with a takedown into Eighteen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eighteen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eighteen keeping moving, preventing Pistone from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone throws a big right hand that misses.
Pistone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pistone content to stall in guard here.
Pistone cracks Eighteen with a solid left hand.
Pistone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eighteen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pistone on the ground.
Pistone wants to pass the guard but Eighteen is keeping the position.
Eighteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pistone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pistone throwing strikes from guard but Eighteen blocks nicely.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Eighteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pistone thuds a left hand into Eighteen's body.
A slow jab from Pistone misses its intended target.
That kick from Pistone tenderised Eighteen's leg. Eighteen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dave Eighteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Pistone - just one landing.
Pistone throws a lazy uppercut
and Eighteen counters with a low kick, right behind Pistone 's knee.
Joseph D Pistone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eighteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eighteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Eighteen.
Pistone scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph D Pistone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph D Pistone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eighteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eighteen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dave Eighteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eighteen manages to avoid it.
Eighteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eighteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pistone manages to avoid it.
Eighteen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pistone misses the target.
Pistone throws a hook but Eighteen blocks it.
Eighteen feints and then cracks Pistone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pistone down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pistone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eighteen connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eighteen lands a leg kick that knocks Pistone off balance momentarily.
Eighteen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pistone throws out the jab.
Eighteen swings for the body but Pistone moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph D Pistone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eighteen 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Eighteen!
A very excited looking Dave Eighteen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.