PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Mael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mael
vs
Jos Ricci

181 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Mael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Jos Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jos Ricci looks to throw the jab but Mael is out of range.
Mael swings for the body but Jos Ricci moves out of range.
Mael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jos Ricci manages to avoid it.
Mael swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Jos Ricci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mael is pressing down on Jos Ricci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jos Ricci works over Mael with some ground and pound from guard.
Jos Ricci keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mael's head.

Jos Ricci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jos Ricci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jos Ricci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mael. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jos Ricci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Mael looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jos Ricci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jos Ricci won't allow Mael to sweep him here.
Mael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci is in close to Mael's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mael keeping moving, preventing Jos Ricci from controlling successfully.
Jos Ricci scoring with some ground and pound.

Mael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jos Ricci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jos Ricci connects with a couple of short punches.
Jos Ricci wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
Jos Ricci keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mael's head.
Jos Ricci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jos Ricci stands up over Mael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jos Ricci landing some decent shots from guard.
Jos Ricci wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jos Ricci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mael is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jos Ricci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jos Ricci has managed to get both his arms back between Mael's legs - danger averted.
Mael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jos Ricci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jos Ricci looking to pass the guard.
Jos Ricci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jos Ricci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mael looking for a sweep. Not yet Mael, not yet.

Mael is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jos Ricci defends well.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci won't allow Mael to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jos Ricci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mael has momentary wrist control but Jos Ricci slips an elbow through the middle.
Mael looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jos Ricci lands a couple of digs.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci preventing the sweep.
Jos Ricci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jos Ricci scoring with some ground and pound.
Mael trying to keep a closed guard but Jos Ricci is proving a slippery customer.
Jos Ricci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jos Ricci cracks Mael with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jos Ricci cracks Mael with a solid left hand.
Jos Ricci trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mael trying to strike off his back.
Jos Ricci trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
Jos Ricci preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jos Ricci wants to pass the guard but Mael is keeping the position.
Mael controls Jos Ricci momentarily but Jos Ricci frees himself.
Jos Ricci tries to free his leg and advance position but Mael is retaining full guard.
Jos Ricci is pushing down on Mael's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mael is fighting to maintain full guard but Jos Ricci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jos Ricci wants to pass to mount but Mael is defending the position.

Mael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mael is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jos Ricci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Jos Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mael shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jos Ricci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jos Ricci has control of Mael's left arm, preventing Mael from doing any damage.
Mael slips nicely into half guard.
Mael could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jos Ricci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jos Ricci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jos Ricci is trying to stand up here but Mael is controlling him well.
Mael wants to pass to mount but Jos Ricci is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jos Ricci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jos Ricci pushes Mael off looking to stand but Mael dives back in and keeps control.
Mael wants to pass to mount but Jos Ricci is defending the position.
Mael throwing shots but Jos Ricci is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mael seems to be looking for submissions.
Jos Ricci is positioning himself well to prevent Mael advancing to mount.
Jos Ricci is staying active underneath Mael, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mael trying to mount his opponent but Jos Ricci defends it.
Jos Ricci is looking for a sweep. Mael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jos Ricci gets back to full guard.
Jos Ricci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jos Ricci lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mael gets full guard.

Mael is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jos Ricci is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mael trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jos Ricci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jos Ricci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci scoring with some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci stands up over Mael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mael wants to sweep but no luck.
Jos Ricci wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
Mael has momentary wrist control but Jos Ricci slips an elbow through the middle.
Jos Ricci stopping the sweep attempt from Mael.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mael punching to the body, from the bottom.
Jos Ricci distracts Mael with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci controlling from the top position.
Mael 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.
Jos Ricci slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mael manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is trying desperately to improve position.
Mael thowing shots but they're missing.
Jos Ricci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jos Ricci gets back to half guard.
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!
Mael throwing shots but Jos Ricci is blocking nicely.
Jos Ricci won't allow Mael to pass to mount.
Jos Ricci is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mael wants to free his trapped foot but Jos Ricci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jos Ricci wants to improve his position but Mael is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Jos Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jos Ricci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jos Ricci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jos Ricci working Mael over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mael manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jos Ricci wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
Jos Ricci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Jos Ricci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mael dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jos Ricci wants to stand up but Mael is controlling him.
Mael wants to control from the top but Jos Ricci keeps moving.
Jos Ricci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mael throws a big elbow that misses.
Jos Ricci keeping full guard, as Mael tries to pass.
Mael passes Jos Ricci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mael works his way into full mount!
Jos Ricci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jos Ricci is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jos Ricci is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jos Ricci defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mael.

Mael is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jos Ricci can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mael trying to control but Jos Ricci is having none of it.
Jos Ricci working to try and regain half guard.
Mael trying to control but Jos Ricci is having none of it.
Jos Ricci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mael trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jos Ricci tries to lock up and control but Mael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Mael has hold of Jos Ricci's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jos Ricci manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jos Ricci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mael manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jos Ricci to take his back!

Mael is looking for the choke from the back position but Jos Ricci is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mael is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jos Ricci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jos Ricci for a finish.
Mael is trying to stick to Jos Ricci's back but Jos Ricci is turning into Mael. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mael's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jos Ricci.
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!

Mael looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jos Ricci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carlos Jos Ricci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mael looking for a sweep. Not yet Mael, not yet.
Jos Ricci landing some decent shots from guard.
Jos Ricci trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jos Ricci postures up and lands a big shot to Mael's brow.
Jos Ricci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alan Mael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Jos Ricci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Jos Ricci has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alan Mael.
I think Jos Ricci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Jos Ricci!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carlos Jos Ricci waved his t-shirt featuring Unique Wear - All Items only $15's logo in front of the cameras.