PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Korbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Korbett's choice of entrance music: 2pac - Fight Music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Matias Demaestri
vs
Korbett

200 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

185 cm
20
204 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Korbett!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korbett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demaestri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Demaestri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korbett avoids it really well and circles away.
Demaestri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Korbett.
Korbett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demaestri.
Demaestri swats away the attempt to clinch by Korbett.

Demaestri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korbett did well to prevent Demaestri getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Demaestri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Demaestri content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Korbett for as long as he can get away with.
Korbett is looking to improve his position but Demaestri isn't that keen on the idea.
Demaestri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Korbett tries to hold on but Demaestri postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demaestri controlling the position easily from mount.
Demaestri wants to take his opponent's back but Korbett doesn't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri controlling from mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Enzo Matias Demaestri wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Demaestri fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Matias Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Korbett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Korbett wants to stand and escape but Demaestri is having none of it.
Demaestri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Enzo Matias Demaestri wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Demaestri gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Demaestri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korbett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demaestri is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Matias Demaestri dominated that round.
That's time! Demaestri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Demaestri shoots in and gets a takedown into Korbett's guard.
Enzo Matias Demaestri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korbett wants to stand up but Demaestri is controlling him.
Demaestri is stalling in the full guard.
Demaestri forces his way into half guard.
Demaestri not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demaestri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Demaestri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demaestri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korbett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Demaestri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Enzo Matias Demaestri just wasn't active enough.

Demaestri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demaestri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korbett swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Enzo Matias Demaestri wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Demaestri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Korbett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Demaestri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korbett wants to stand but Demaestri is controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Enzo Matias Demaestri wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Demaestri drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri passes Korbett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Demaestri works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demaestri staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Matias Demaestri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Demaestri shoots in and gets a takedown into Korbett's guard.
Demaestri controlling from the top position.
Demaestri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Korbett is looking to stand back up but Demaestri counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Korbett.
Korbett is trying to stand back up but Demaestri is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Demaestri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korbett can do to turn this around?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Enzo Matias Demaestri.

Korbett gets caught napping as Demaestri dives in and scores a takedown. Korbett manages to retain guard.
Demaestri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Demaestri preventing the sweep.
Korbett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demaestri pushes down on Korbett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Demaestri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

We're going to have a standup here because Enzo Matias Demaestri wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Demaestri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Korbett is trying to stand back up but Demaestri is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri trying to pass the guard but Korbett defending well.
Korbett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Demaestri passes to full mount!
Demaestri content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Enzo Matias Demaestri has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Demaestri gets a takedown into half guard.
Demaestri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Matias Demaestri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demaestri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Enzo Matias Demaestri!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Enzo Matias Demaestri!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Enzo Matias Demaestri!

Enzo Matias Demaestri wins by unanimous decision!