PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Contini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contini has chosen - as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

NaLeans
vs
Contini

177 cm
31
185 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

185 cm
26
184 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luciano Contini!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NaLeans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Contini throws a leg kick but NaLeans checks it.
Contini misses the shot to the body.

NaLeans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Contini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in NaLeans's guard.
Contini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Contini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
NaLeans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Contini controls the pace.
Contini trying to control but NaLeans is working from the bottom.
Contini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NaLeans swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini trying to control but NaLeans is working from the bottom.
NaLeans looking to control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Luciano Contini hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
NaLeans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Contini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
NaLeans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NaLeans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contini.
Contini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
NaLeans scores with a leg kick.
Neil NaLeans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NaLeans moves away.
NaLeans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
NaLeans misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

NaLeans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Contini, pushing him back against the cage.
NaLeans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.

NaLeans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contini slips a jab from NaLeans.
Contini pivots, looking for a leg kick but NaLeans is out of range and Contini settles back down.
NaLeans slips a straight right by Contini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NaLeans moves in looking to clinch but Contini pushes him off.
NaLeans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contini checks it well.
NaLeans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contini.
NaLeans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
NaLeans tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contini. NaLeans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contini tries to work over NaLeans's front leg with a kick but NaLeans checks it.
NaLeans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contini.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Contini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Contini keeps the fight on the outside.
Contini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
NaLeans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contini throws a hook to the side of NaLeans's head but NaLeans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contini blocks a head kick by NaLeans.
Contini tries a head kick but it misses.
NaLeans tries to clinch up but Contini circles away and keeps his distance.
Contini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Contini.
NaLeans misses with a wild body shot.
NaLeans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Contini. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans misses with a two punch combination.
NaLeans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Contini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
NaLeans misses with a wild body shot.
Contini throws a jab when NaLeans was well out of range.
NaLeans is looking to wear down Contini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
NaLeans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contini.
NaLeans misses with a head kick.
Contini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
NaLeans tries to clinch but Contini is having none of it.
NaLeans misses with an uppercut. Contini saw that one coming.
Contini moves out of range as NaLeans strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans throws a hook to the side of Contini's head but Contini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contini slips a jab and a cross from NaLeans.
NaLeans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Contini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil NaLeans 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.

A good leg kick by Contini.
Contini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Contini avoids the head kick by NaLeans.
Neil NaLeans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NaLeans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contini.
NaLeans swings for the body but Contini moves out of range.
Neil NaLeans is winning the standup battle so far.
Contini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NaLeans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Contini drives through and clinches with NaLeans against the cage.
NaLeans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NaLeans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NaLeans misses with a hook to the ribs.
NaLeans lands with a right to the head.
Contini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
NaLeans using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NaLeans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Contini backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini tries a body shot but NaLeans blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Contini.
NaLeans struggles to land a body shot inside as Contini controls his hands.
Contini tries a body shot but NaLeans blocks it.
NaLeans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Contini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for NaLeans.
NaLeans motions for Contini to come forward. NaLeans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contini tries to land a leg kick but NaLeans saw it coming and moves away.
Luciano Contini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NaLeans looks for the body kick but Contini saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from NaLeans lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Contini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Contini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
NaLeans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Contini's calf.
NaLeans tries to score with a low kick but Contini moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Contini throws a leg kick but NaLeans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
NaLeans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Contini avoids it really well and circles away.
Contini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
NaLeans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contini can pounce on him.
NaLeans throws a leg kick
and Contini counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from NaLeans lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Contini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Contini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch combination from NaLeans misses.
NaLeans scores with a hook to the body. Contini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
NaLeans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

NaLeans rushes Contini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Contini scores with a knee to the head.
Contini lands a nice shot to the body.
Contini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NaLeans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Contini is trying to stall.
NaLeans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Contini lands with a short shot to the head.
NaLeans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Contini scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Contini.
NaLeans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NaLeans blocks a body shot from Contini.
NaLeans lands with a left to the head.
NaLeans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Contini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NaLeans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Contini is working NaLeans over against the cage.
NaLeans looking to throw knees to the head but Contini is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contini struggles to land a body shot inside as NaLeans controls his hands.
NaLeans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Contini backwards.
Neil NaLeans has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Contini struggles to land a body shot inside as NaLeans controls his hands.
Contini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NaLeans is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Contini's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A body shot lands from Contini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contini.
Contini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contini.
NaLeans takes a shot to the head.
Contini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contini.
Contini throws a knee to the head but misses.
NaLeans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Contini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contini can't find room to land a body shot as NaLeans controls the action.
NaLeans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Continis head.
NaLeans tries to throw a body punch but Contini avoids it by throwing NaLeans back against the cage.
Contini pushes NaLeans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Contini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luciano Contini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! NaLeans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

NaLeans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contini.
Contini connects with a looping right hand.
NaLeans misses with a low kick.
NaLeans tries to move into range but Contini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
NaLeans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Contini throws a body kick that misses.
NaLeans missing with a left hand there. Contini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by NaLeans.
NaLeans throws a lazy head kick
and Contini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
NaLeans throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NaLeans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Contini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NaLeans moves away.
NaLeans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini checks the leg kick.
Contini throws a hook but NaLeans blocks it.
A head kick misses from NaLeans.
NaLeans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
NaLeans tries to clinch but Contini is having none of it.
Contini drops his hands momentarily and NaLeans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Contini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Contini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
NaLeans loads up on a big right hand but Contini slips the punch.
NaLeans looks to score with a jab to the body but Contini is just out of range.
Contini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. NaLeans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
NaLeans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NaLeans throws a chopping leg kick but Contini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans avoids the body shot from Contini.
Contini throws a nice inside leg kick.

NaLeans drives through and clinches with Contini against the cage.
Contini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NaLeans looking to throw knees to the head but Contini is blocking nicely.
Contini tries to stall but NaLeans uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NaLeans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contini lands a hook that snaps the head of NaLeans backwards.
Contini struggles to land a body shot inside as NaLeans controls his hands.
NaLeans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Contini.
Contini lands with a left to the head.
Contini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
NaLeans lands a right hand.
NaLeans misses with the head strike.
Contini lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contini lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
NaLeans misses with some punches.
Contini blocking some punches.
Contini stalling in the clinch.
NaLeans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Contini prevents it.
Contini effectively controlling the action here.
NaLeans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Contini backwards.
Contini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
NaLeans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Contini.
Contini looking to stall.
Contini lands a right hand that snaps the head of NaLeans backwards.
NaLeans is working for takedown but Contini is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil NaLeans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NaLeans misses with a punch on the inside.
NaLeans can't find room to land a body shot as Contini controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contini misses with a body punch.
NaLeans blocks an uppercut.
Contini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Contini is pressed up against the cage. NaLeans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Contini down to the mat. Contini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Contini misses with a low kick.
NaLeans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Contini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contini scores with a nice head shot.
NaLeans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Contini finds it's way round the side to connect with NaLeans's head.
NaLeans ducks right into an uppercut from Contini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Contini.

NaLeans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - NaLeans lands in his opponent's guard.
Contini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Contini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Contini 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luciano Contini!
Luciano Contini very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.