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). Polly Italiano I V has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Italiano I V
vs
Legs Iv

220 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 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 1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Legs Iv!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legs Iv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Italiano I V avoids it really well and circles away.
Italiano I V defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legs Iv.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legs Iv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Italiano I V lands with a good body shot.
Italiano I V swinging wildly here.
Italiano I V throws a good cross that connects.
Legs Iv tries a head kick but it misses.
Italiano I V displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Mikey Legs Iv has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Italiano I V lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Italiano I V. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Italiano I V. Those never looked like landing.
Legs Iv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Italiano I V slaps away a takedown attempt from Legs Iv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Legs Iv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Italiano I V.
Legs Iv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Italiano I V.
Italiano I V slaps away a takedown attempt from Legs Iv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Legs Iv looks winded!
Italiano I V misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Legs Iv bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Legs Iv tries to stand but Italiano I V is controlling his head.
Italiano I V is pushing Legs Iv's head away, looking to escape. Legs Iv manages to hold on to the position though.
Legs Iv throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Italiano I V is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Italiano I V wants to get back to his feet but Legs Iv is dominant here and he's now got Italiano I V's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Italiano I V covers up after that shot from Legs Iv.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I V trying to get back to his feet but Legs Iv is in full control for now.

Italiano I V defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Legs Iv working for a choke but Italiano I V is defending well.

Legs Iv has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Italiano I V has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I V is trying to remain composed but Legs Iv is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Legs Iv is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Italiano I V defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Legs Iv working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Italiano I V is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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 Polly Italiano I V will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikey Legs Iv's cut.
That's time! Italiano I V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Italiano I V throws a right and a left that Legs Iv avoids nicely.
Italiano I V throws a combination that misses

and Legs Iv counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Legs Iv prevents Italiano I V from getting back to his feet.
Legs Iv is stalling in the full guard.
Legs Iv trying to stand up but can't free himself from Italiano I V's guard.
Legs Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Italiano I V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikey Legs Iv hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Legs Iv fails with a takedown attempt.
Legs Iv wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Italiano I V.
Italiano I V goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Legs Iv gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Legs Iv breaks from the clinch.
Legs Iv misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I V throws a one two combo.
Legs Iv dodges the punch combination from Italiano I V.

Legs Iv shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legs Iv showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs Iv is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Legs Iv drops an elbow to the side of Italiano I V's head.
Italiano I V is trying to stand up here but Legs Iv is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs Iv seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Legs Iv works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Italiano I V's face as Legs Iv controls the position.
Legs Iv in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Legs Iv thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Legs Iv is looking to take a break and control but Italiano I V is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Italiano I V is trying to get back to his feet.

Legs Iv tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legs Iv slows the pace down.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Italiano I V stuffs the takedown.
Legs Iv misses with a wild body shot.
Legs Iv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Italiano I V throws a combination that misses

and Legs Iv holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Italiano I V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Italiano I V is trying to break the clinch but Legs Iv has him pressed against the cage.
Italiano I V has had enough of the clinch but Legs Iv keeps him there for the moment.
Italiano I V is trying to force a seperation but Legs Iv has the dominant position.
Italiano I V is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Legs Iv jumps guard but Italiano I V stands there with Legs Iv around his waist. Legs Iv gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Legs Iv manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs Iv lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Italiano I V!
Italiano I V wants to try and get back to his feet.
Legs Iv looking to control but Italiano I V is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Legs Iv raining down hammerfists from mount.
Legs Iv wants to control the pace but Italiano I V is squirming around nicely.
Legs Iv unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs Iv controlling the position easily from mount.
Italiano I V is bucking up trying to escape but Legs Iv cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Italiano I V is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Italiano I V in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legs Iv pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Legs Iv lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs Iv lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Legs Iv is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Italiano I V can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Legs Iv sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Legs Iv looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Legs Iv with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legs Iv content just to control the position here.
Legs Iv punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs Iv landing strikes from the mount and Italiano I V is in trouble!
Legs Iv tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legs Iv postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Italiano I V looks a forlorn figure.
Legs Iv connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Legs Iv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Legs Iv 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Legs Iv!