|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polly Italiano I V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Legs Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 220 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
220 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Polly Italiano I V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Legs Iv!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Italiano I V fails with a takedown attempt.
Italiano I V lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Italiano I V.
It looks like Mikey Legs Iv has been cut.
Legs Iv has Italiano I V up against the cage in a clinch.
Italiano I V is looking for a takedown.
Italiano I V drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polly Italiano I V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legs Iv prevents Italiano I V from breaking the clinch.
Legs Iv breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Italiano I V lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Italiano I V has knocked Legs Iv down with a huge combo! Italiano I V steps away and waves a wobbly Legs Iv back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Italiano I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Italiano I V with a poor takedown
and Legs Iv counters with a nice body shot.
Legs Iv throws a series of punches but Italiano I V moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs Iv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Italiano I V rushes Legs Iv and presses him up against the cage.
Legs Iv goes for a takedown attempt but Italiano I V pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Italiano I V stuffs the takedown.
Italiano I V throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Legs Iv's waist but Legs Iv gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Italiano I V off to one side.
Italiano I V tries to clinch up but Legs Iv circles away and keeps his distance.
Legs Iv misses with a straight right.
Legs Iv clinches.
Italiano I V pulls Legs Iv into guard.
Legs Iv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I V not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Italiano I V looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legs Iv wants to get up but he can't break Italiano I V's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Legs Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legs Iv trying to control but Italiano I V is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Italiano I V wants to sweep here but Legs Iv controlling him for the moment.
Italiano I V not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legs Iv circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Italiano I V shoots in and drives through. Legs Iv sprawls well.
Italiano I V is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I V wants to clinch up but Legs Iv keeps it at a distance.
Legs Iv moves into the clinch.
Italiano I V is pressed up against the cage. Legs Iv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Italiano I V down to the mat. Italiano I V avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Italiano I V fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legs Iv avoids it really well and circles away.
Italiano I V fails in his attempt to clinch.
Legs Iv is looking to clinch but Italiano I V is avoiding it.
Italiano I V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legs Iv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Italiano I V takes the fight into the clinch.
Legs Iv misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I V fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Legs Iv manages to break the clinch.
Italiano I V doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Legs Iv counters by moving into the clinch.
Legs Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Italiano I V lands with a nice combination. Legs Iv backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legs Iv closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Legs Iv tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Legs Iv has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Italiano I V can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polly Italiano I V dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Legs Iv's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Italiano I V clinches with his opponent.
Italiano I V changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legs Iv fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legs Iv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Italiano I V pinned against the cage. Italiano I V gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Italiano I V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legs Iv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legs Iv pushes Italiano I V up against the cage in a clinch.
Italiano I V has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legs Iv avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Italiano I V trying to control the position but instead, Legs Iv has worked for underhooks and has pushed Italiano I V into the cage.
Legs Iv tries to pull guard but Italiano I V forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs Iv jumps guard and drags Italiano I V to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Legs Iv trying to control the position.
Legs Iv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Italiano I V defends it easily.
Italiano I V is stalling in the full guard.
Legs Iv is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Italiano I V defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I V avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Italiano I V trying to control the position from guard on top but Legs Iv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legs Iv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Italiano I V trying to control but Legs Iv is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs Iv has Italiano I V pulled in close to control his posture.
Italiano I V is looking to stand up but Legs Iv won't let him.
Legs Iv is controlling Italiano I V's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Polly Italiano I V just wasn't active enough.
Legs Iv bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Legs Iv's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Italiano I V is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Legs Iv is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Legs Iv takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Legs Iv putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Italiano I V working to try and regain half guard.
Italiano I V is squirming around, avoiding Legs Iv's attempts to control the action.
Legs Iv raining down hammerfists from mount.
Italiano I V wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Italiano I V trying to control the hands but Legs Iv breaks the grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs Iv working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Legs Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikey Legs Iv's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Legs Iv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Italiano I V sprawls well. Italiano I V wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legs Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
Italiano I V shoots in but no luck this time.
Italiano I V scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legs Iv in his tracks.
Legs Iv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Italiano I V.
Nice takedown defense from Italiano I V. No joy for Legs Iv on that attempt.
Legs Iv throws a head kick that misses.
Legs Iv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Italiano I V sprawls well. Italiano I V wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legs Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
Polly Italiano I V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Legs Iv.
Legs Iv tries to close the distance and clinch but Italiano I V swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italiano I V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Italiano I V wants it to stay on the feet.
Legs Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legs Iv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legs Iv wants it to stay on the feet.
Legs Iv keeps the fight on the outside.
Italiano I V lands with a nice combination. Legs Iv backs away looking to recover.
Legs Iv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polly Italiano I V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legs Iv keeps the fight on the outside.
Italiano I V misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legs Iv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Italiano I V shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Legs Iv counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs Iv stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Legs Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legs Iv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Italiano I V defends well and Legs Iv ends up having to push Italiano I V into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Legs Iv escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Italiano I V shoots in looking for a takedown but Legs Iv manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Italiano I V's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legs Iv misses with the combination.
Italiano I V misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Italiano I V scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs Iv shoots in for a takedown but Italiano I V shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Legs Iv. No joy for Italiano I V on that attempt.
Legs Iv lands a jab-cross combination.
Italiano I V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Italiano I V stuffs the takedown.
Italiano I V lands with a nice combination. Legs Iv backs away looking to recover.
Legs Iv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Italiano I V circles away.
Italiano I V moves into the clinch.
Legs Iv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Italiano I V can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legs Iv manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Legs Iv thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Italiano I V wants to control from the top but Legs Iv keeps moving.
Legs Iv looking for a sweep. Not yet Legs Iv, not yet.
Italiano I V with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Legs Iv can do anything to dispel that myth.
Italiano I V wants to control from the top but Legs Iv keeps moving.
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.
Italiano I V in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polly Italiano I V showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Italiano I V 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polly Italiano I V!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
