PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloisio Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuo Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Giant
vs
Watanabe

191 cm
24
214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
32
250 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aloisio Giant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Katsuo Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Giant is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Giant.

It looks like Katsuo Watanabe has been cut.
Watanabe throws a hook but Giant blocks it.

Giant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Giant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watanabe keeps working.
Watanabe tries to improve position but can't.
Watanabe being controlled for a moment.
Giant trying to control the action but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Watanabe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is being controlled here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aloisio Giant.

Watanabe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Giant is trying to defend but Watanabe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Giant to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giant is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Giant has his foot on Watanabe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watanabe works his way back into a safe position though.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Giant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
Watanabe postures up in Giant's guard and throws a big left but Giant blocks it.
Giant wants to sweep here but Watanabe controlling him for the moment.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Giant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watanabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watanabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watanabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watanabe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giant can't keep his opponent in guard - Watanabe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watanabe.

Giant looking for submissions off his back.
Watanabe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watanabe working the head and body with strikes.

Watanabe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Giant sees it coming and defends easily.
Watanabe trying to control from half guard but Giant is working away.
Giant wants to improve his position but Watanabe is controlling well.
Watanabe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Giant wants to control but Watanabe is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giant manages to get to full guard.
Watanabe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Giant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Giant wants to control from the top but Watanabe keeps moving.
Giant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Watanabe for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watanabe wants to hit a switch here but Giant passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Watanabe there!
Watanabe tries to reverse the position but Giant maintains control.
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 Aloisio Giant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katsuo Watanabe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Giant.
Giant is looking to score with low kicks.
Giant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Giant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watanabes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Giant scores with the left hand. Watanabe knows he should have avoided that one.
Watanabe looks to land a right hand but Giant moved out of range.

Watanabe lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Giant sprawling to the canvas. Watanabe follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Giant hang on?

It looks like Aloisio Giant has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giant wants to control but Watanabe is keeping busy.
Giant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Katsuo Watanabe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Giant wants to get back to his feet.
Giant is staying active underneath Watanabe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Watanabe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Giant kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Giant is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Watanabe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is trying to control the action in half guard but Giant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Giant wants to get back to his feet.
Giant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watanabe is working Giant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watanabe trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
Watanabe postures up in Giant's guard and throws a big left but Giant blocks it.

Giant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watanabe defends well.
Giant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Giant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watanabe manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Watanabe's guard.

Watanabe actively working from the bottom here.
Watanabe wants to control but Giant passes into side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Watanabe wants to improve his position but Giant is controlling well.
Watanabe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Giant wants to free his trapped foot but Watanabe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Giant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Giant is looking for a kimura but Watanabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Giant to get the leverage.

Watanabe actively working from the bottom here.
Watanabe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Watanabe wants to sweep but no luck.
Giant pushing down on Watanabe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Giant seems to be working for a kimura but Watanabe defends the submission attempt.
Giant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe trying to control here.
Giant wants to pass to mount but Watanabe is defending the position.

Giant 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.
Giant is keen to just control but Watanabe is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Katsuo Watanabe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Giant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Giant.
A swing and a miss from Watanabe.
Both fighters circling a little - Giant finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Watanabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Giant moves out of range.
Giant scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Giant.
Watanabe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watanabe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Giant.

Giant gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giant just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Watanabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watanabe is looking for a sweep.

Giant is trying to get an arm triangle but Watanabe is defending well.
Giant passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Watanabe!

Giant goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Watanabe turns into him and now he's in Giant's guard.

Giant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watanabe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Giant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Giant wants to sweep here but Watanabe controlling him for the moment.

Giant is looking for a triangle but Watanabe pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Giant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Giant keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully.

Giant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watanabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Giant is retaining full guard.
Giant is trying to control the position but Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Giant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watanabe's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watanabe is looking for a triangle but Giant pushes his legs off easily.
Giant controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Giant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watanabe is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giant manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aloisio Giant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Giant 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aloisio Giant!