PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Mazzarri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasiprapa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Malaipet the Diamond. Enrico Mazzarri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sasiprapa
vs
Mazzarri

170 cm
30
158 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

176 cm
27
158 lbs
15 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Enrico Mazzarri!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasiprapa throws a low kick, looking for Mazzarri's leg but Mazzarri calmly moves out of range.
Mazzarri takes one on the button.
Mazzarri lands with a straight right. Sasiprapa didn't see that one coming.
Mazzarri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sasiprapa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sasiprapa won't allow Mazzarri to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzarri keeping moving, preventing Sasiprapa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzarri trying to control the position.
Mazzarri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sasiprapa is one step ahead there.
Sasiprapa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malaipet Sasiprapa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sasiprapa moves into the clinch.
Mazzarri tries a knee to the head but Sasiprapa blocks it.
Mazzarri avoids a wild elbow strike from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa lands a nice elbow.
Sasiprapa tries to work over Mazzarri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sasiprapa managing to block the knees to the body from Mazzarri.
Mazzarri avoids a wild elbow strike from Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sasiprapa just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasiprapa stops a takedown attempt from Mazzarri.
Malaipet Sasiprapa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Mazzarri.
Mazzarri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri avoids a wild elbow strike from Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sasiprapa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mazzarri jumps guard but Sasiprapa stands there with Mazzarri around his waist. Mazzarri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sasiprapa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Sasiprapa misses with a knee to the head.
Mazzarri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sasiprapa to keep the fight standing.
Mazzarri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow that stopped Mazzarri in his tracks for a moment.
Mazzarri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mazzarri misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Mazzarri.
Sasiprapa misses with a knee strike.
Sasiprapa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mazzarri's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sasiprapa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mazzarri's brow.
Mazzarri missing with knees to the body.
Sasiprapa gets underhooks to prevent Mazzarri's takedown attempt.
Mazzarri dodges an elbow strike from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa lands an uppercut.
Mazzarri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sasiprapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sasiprapa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazzarri.
Sasiprapa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sasiprapa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sasiprapa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzarri takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sasiprapa fails to land.
Mazzarri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sasiprapa blocks an elbow strike from Mazzarri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasiprapa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow but it misses.
Sasiprapa misses with a knee strike.
Sasiprapa pushes off an throws an elbow but Mazzarri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sasiprapa tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazzarri avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sasiprapa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sasiprapa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mazzarri's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mazzarri avoiding damage as Sasiprapa throws knees to the body.
Mazzarri tries a knee to the head but Sasiprapa blocks it.
Mazzarri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sasiprapa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazzarri avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaipet Sasiprapa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mazzarri defending well as Sasiprapa loads up on a big left hand.
Malaipet Sasiprapa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Sasiprapa misses the target.
Sasiprapa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sasiprapa wants to land a leg kick but Mazzarri is out of range.
Sasiprapa throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Sasiprapa misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Mazzarri blocks the low kick.
Sasiprapa loads up on a big right hand but Mazzarri slips the punch.
Horrible takedown by Mazzarri or perhaps it was just good defense by Sasiprapa which made him look bad.
Mazzarri connects with a single shot there.
Sasiprapa cracks the inside of Mazzarri's front leg.
Sasiprapa swings for the body but Mazzarri moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sasiprapa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Mazzarri.
Mazzarri closes the distance and clinches up with Sasiprapa, looking for a takedown. Mazzarri pushes Sasiprapa against the cage but Sasiprapa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasiprapa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazzarri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malaipet Sasiprapa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Mazzarri.
Mazzarri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri cracks Sasiprapa with an open hand slap.
Sasiprapa misses with a low kick.
Mazzarri thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzarri is just out of range.
Sasiprapa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasiprapa throws a head kick that misses.
Mazzarri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sasiprapa on the side of the head.
Mazzarri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazzarri tests Sasiprapa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Mazzarri misses.
Mazzarri throws a hook but Sasiprapa avoids it easily.
Sasiprapa swings for the body but Mazzarri moves out of range.
Mazzarri has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sasiprapa under the eye.
Sasiprapa lands with a nice body punch.
Sasiprapa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazzarri.
Mazzarri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sasiprapa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzarri.
Malaipet Sasiprapa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzarri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Sasiprapa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasiprapa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzarri.
Sasiprapa lands with a hook. Mazzarri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sasiprapa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sasiprapa is fending him off so far but Mazzarri persists. Nope, Sasiprapa circles away and we're back to standing.
Mazzarri ducks under a wild hook from Sasiprapa.

Sasiprapa moves into the clinch.
Sasiprapa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Mazzarri decides to pull guard.
Sasiprapa advances to half guard.
Mazzarri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sasiprapa is trying to control. Mazzarri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzarri wants to get back to full guard.
Sasiprapa stalling.
Sasiprapa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaipet Sasiprapa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sasiprapa tries to clinch there but Mazzarri circles away.
Sasiprapa tries to score with a low kick but Mazzarri moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Mazzarri.
Mazzarri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sasiprapa throws a hook to the side of Mazzarri's head but Mazzarri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasiprapa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sasiprapa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sasiprapa misses with a straight right.
Sasiprapa is looking to slow Mazzarri down with leg kicks.
Mazzarri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Sasiprapa gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sasiprapa throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzarri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sasiprapa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sasiprapa as Mazzarri tries to tie him up.
Sasiprapa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mazzarri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sasiprapa connects with a knee to the head.
Mazzarri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sasiprapa prevents it.
Mazzarri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sasiprapa avoids it.
Mazzarri managing to block the knees to the body from Sasiprapa.
A hook to the body from Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri tries to land a knee to the head but Sasiprapa blocks with his arms.
Sasiprapa scores a nice knee to the body.
Mazzarri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sasiprapa looking to slow down the pace here.
Mazzarri takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa stalling.
Mazzarri tries to land knees in the clinch but Sasiprapa avoids the damage to the body.
Sasiprapa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sasiprapa's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Mazzarri avoiding damage as Sasiprapa throws knees to the body.
Sasiprapa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mazzarri's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzarri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sasiprapa scores a nice knee to the body.
Mazzarri managing to block the knees to the body from Sasiprapa.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sasiprapa works on Mazzarri's body with a couple of short punches.
Sasiprapa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzarri backwards.
Mazzarri tries to work over Sasiprapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sasiprapa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malaipet Sasiprapa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Mazzarri.
Sasiprapa lands a shoulder strike.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow that misses.
Sasiprapa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mazzarri managing to block the knees to the body from Sasiprapa.
A right hand to the body from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazzarri can do to turn this around?
Mazzarri managing to block the knees to the body from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sasiprapa.

Mazzarri works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sasiprapa pulls Mazzarri in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Mazzarri wants to pass the guard but Sasiprapa is keeping the position.
Mazzarri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sasiprapa is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzarri keeping moving, preventing Sasiprapa from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Blunt Force Training inform us that Mazzarri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mazzarri being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaipet Sasiprapa clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sasiprapa connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazzarri lands with a hook. Sasiprapa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sasiprapa misses with a low kick.
Mazzarri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sasiprapa in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa connects with a leg kick. Mazzarri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sasiprapa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazzarris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazzarri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mazzarri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sasiprapa on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Sasiprapa misses.
Sasiprapa misses with a looping left.
Sasiprapa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sasiprapa throws a body punch but Mazzarri moves out of range.
Sasiprapa misses with a straight right.
Sasiprapa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sasiprapa misses the shot to the body.
Malaipet Sasiprapa is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasiprapa tries to clinch up

and Mazzarri counters with a shoot takedown. Sasiprapa fights it but they end up in guard.
Sasiprapa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa wants to stand but Mazzarri is controlling the position.
Sasiprapa is trying to keep Mazzarri in close.
Mazzarri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malaipet Sasiprapa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mazzarri wants to control from the top but Sasiprapa keeps moving.
Mazzarri advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sasiprapa struggling a bit here.
Mazzarri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri wants to control but Sasiprapa is keeping him busy.
Mazzarri throws an elbow but Sasiprapa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mazzarri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sasiprapa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mazzarri lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sasiprapa is looking for a sweep.
Sasiprapa is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzarri cracks Sasiprapa with a big elbow.
Sasiprapa wants to control but Mazzarri postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sasiprapa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mazzarri is thwarting Sasiprapa's attempts to control the position.
Mazzarri scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Mazzarri is working for a submission of some sort.
Mazzarri throwing shots but Sasiprapa is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzarri is pressing down on Sasiprapa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sasiprapa is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrico Mazzarri dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mazzarri throws a low kick but Sasiprapa moves out of range easily.
Sasiprapa lands with a nice body kick.
Mazzarri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sasiprapa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazzarri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sasiprapa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sasiprapa throws a leg kick
and Mazzarri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sasiprapa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A clash of legs there as Mazzarri blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sasiprapa.
Mazzarri misses with a low kick as Sasiprapa jumps back.
Sasiprapa throws a head kick that misses.
Mazzarri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa takes a swing at Mazzarri's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Mazzarri.
Mazzarri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sasiprapa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mazzarri misses with a straight right.
Sasiprapa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sasiprapa staying out of range there.
Mazzarri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sasiprapa scores with a jab to the body.
Sasiprapa looks to land a right hand but Mazzarri moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Mazzarri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Enrico Mazzarri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mazzarri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sasiprapa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mazzarri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sasiprapa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Mazzarri crashes against the mat.
Sasiprapa looking for a sweep but Mazzarri has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzarri looking to finish with strikes here!
Mazzarri fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mazzarri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazzarri lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mazzarri throwing strikes here but Sasiprapa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Mazzarri throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sasiprapa has his hands clasped together but Mazzarri breaks the hold and Sasiprapa is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mazzarri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrico Mazzarri!
Enrico Mazzarri is the new lightweight champion!
Enrico Mazzarri made sure to mention his sponsor, [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview.