PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al an (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mauti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

an
vs
Mauti

185 cm
30
195 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

188 cm
31
202 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al an!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mauti !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mauti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mauti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by an. an obviously looking to wear him down.
an throws a leg kick

and Mauti counters by moving into the clinch.
an misses with a punch to the body.
an lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from an fails to land.
Mauti stops a takedown attempt from an.
Mauti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
an lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been hearing reports that an has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
an is trying to pull guard but Mauti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
an has had enough of the clinch but Mauti keeps him there for the moment.
Mauti prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al an. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mauti working an over with knees to the body.
Mauti stops a takedown attempt from an.
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!
an changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mauti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mauti throws a front kick that sends an stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauti lands a leg kick that knocks an off balance momentarily.
A big right from an misses.
Mauti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on an. That did some damage!
an steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mauti . That one must have hurt.
an takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
an is looking to land body kicks.
Mauti scores with a leg kick.

Mauti clinches with his opponent.
an swings away with an uppercut that misses.
an misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mauti just misses with a elbow thrown towards an's brow.
Mauti lands an elbow inside that an shrugs off.
Mauti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mauti obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through an's defenses.
Mauti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mauti prevents the takedown attempt.
an is breathing heavily.
Mauti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from an fails to land.
an is trying to pull guard but Mauti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mauti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
an avoiding damage.
Mauti blocking some punches.
an takes a knee to the side of the body.
an tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mauti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
an tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
an misses with the head strike.
an tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
an blocks an elbow strike.
Mauti landing knees to the head.

an wants the takedown. Mauti is fighting it off but an persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mauti 's guard against the cage.
an preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mauti controlling an's posture.
Mauti looking to hit a scissor sweep but an is one step ahead there.
an throws a strike but Mauti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
an is trying to control the position but Mauti postures up.
Mauti stopping the sweep attempt from an.

an escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mauti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
an wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Mauti dominated that round.
That's time! an's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mauti connects with a leg kick. an looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al an seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
an swings for the body but Mauti moves out of range.
an throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mauti connects with an inside leg kick.
Mauti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

an bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mauti manages to work his way to half guard, despite an's best efforts.
Mauti is looking to get back to is feet but an passes into side control.
Mauti manages to get back to half guard.
an throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mauti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
an slips a nice elbow through Mauti 's hands, connecting with Mauti 's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauti trying to control but an postures up.
an not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mauti blocking the ground and pound attempt from an.
Mauti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. an is working away from the top position though.
an with the ground and pound but Mauti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
an missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
an throws a strike but Mauti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
an has a closed guard, preventing Mauti from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauti preventing the sweep.
Mauti trying to stand up but can't free himself from an's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

an looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mauti passes into half guard.

an looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mauti pushes past his half guard into mount!
an has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
an is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
an is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as an is looking to escape.
an really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
an wants to hold on but Mauti pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Al an will probably get the nod.
That's time! an's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mauti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
an has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mauti .
Mauti is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mauti , right into the meat.
an thuds his shin into the meat of Mauti 's side.
an misses with a wild body shot.
an misses with a wild body shot.

Mauti closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mauti obliges.
an lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mauti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
an has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mauti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
an takes an elbow to the forehead.
an lands a right hand.
Mauti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. an is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

an breaks from the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mauti .
Mauti tries to close the distance and clinch but an swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mauti . That's going to slow an down.
Mauti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
an misses with a takedown attempt - Mauti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mauti tries to close the distance and clinch up but an swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mauti throws a head kick that misses

and an counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by an.
an stopping the sweep attempt from Mauti .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mauti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. an manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mauti controlling from the top position.
Mauti wants to stand and escape but instead an has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
an in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mauti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
an loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mauti is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been informed that Mauti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
an postures up and lands a big shot to Mauti 's brow.
an working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
an is working Mauti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mauti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from an.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
an connects with a couple of short punches.
an landing some decent shots from guard.
Mauti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al an overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
an loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mauti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
an won't allow Mauti to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mauti working a defensive guard here.
Mauti is pulling down on an's head. It's preventing any offense from an, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Al an did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

an checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

an scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
an thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mauti 's head.
an not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mauti is trying to stand back up but an is controlling him
Mauti is trying to maintain the position but an is very close to passing his half guard.
an not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mauti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mauti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from an.

That's one minute gone in the round.
an missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mauti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mauti won't allow an to pass to mount.
an not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
an is pressing down on Mauti 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mauti is holding on for now.
Mauti pushes an off looking to stand but an dives back in and keeps control.
an missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
an slips a nice elbow through Mauti 's hands, connecting with Mauti 's forehead.
an looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauti is trying to get back to full guard.
an working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
an throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mauti to regain full guard.
an pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mauti is keeping the position for now.
an scoring with some ground and pound.
Mauti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
an postures up in Mauti 's guard and throws a big left but Mauti blocks it.
an throwing strikes but missing.
an postures up and lands a big shot to Mauti 's brow.
an postures up in Mauti 's guard and throws a big left but Mauti blocks it.
an working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
an working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
an throws an elbow that misses. Mauti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in an's guard. Nice move by Mauti !

That's four minutes gone in the round.
an looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mauti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
an wants to improve his position but Mauti is controlling well.
Mauti stalling.
It looks like Mauti is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
an is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al an had his way with Michael Mauti in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

an misses with a hook. Mauti ducked under it nicely.
an throws a big shot that misses.
an shoots in for a takedown but Mauti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mauti .
Michael Mauti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mauti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mauti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mauti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mauti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from an.
an lands with a slapping head kick.
an avoids the head kick by Mauti .
Mauti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and an has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
an stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mauti .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauti lets loose with a powerful body kick. an will feel that in the morning.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mauti lands a leg kick that knocks an off balance momentarily.
an throws a solid leg kick but Mauti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at an.
an tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Mauti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
an shoots in for a takedown but Mauti shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al an. That's going to take a lot out of him.
an has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mauti .

Mauti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from an.
an is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mauti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mauti lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from an fails to land.
Mauti lands a good knee to the midsection. an won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauti lands an elbow inside that an shrugs off.
an is trying to break the clinch but Mauti is controlling him.
an misses with a punch to the body.
an misses with a punch on the inside.
Mauti trying to land knees to the body.
an is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mauti is keeping busy.
an is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mauti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mauti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Michael Mauti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mauti .
Mauti lands an elbow just above an 's eye.
Mauti lands an elbow that stopped an in his tracks for a moment.
Mauti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through an's defenses.
an takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mauti lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
an changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mauti fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Mauti gets a clinch.
an takes an elbow to the temple.
an takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mauti scores a nice knee to the body.
Mauti lands a nice knee to the body.
an fails to pull guard.
an takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mauti misses with a knee to the head.
an wants to stall.
Mauti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
an will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for an.
Mauti scores a nice knee to the body.
Mauti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through an's defenses.
Mauti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mauti crunches a lovely knee into an's ribcage.
Mauti lands a nice elbow.
Mauti landing knees to the body.
Mauti lands a nice knee to the body.
Mauti lands an elbow inside.
an on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mauti unloads a knee to the mid-section. an lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
an misses with a short punch on the inside.
an tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauti 's elbow.
Mauti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from an.
an misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michael Mauti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mauti .

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mauti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think an 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Al an!
Al an is the new middleweight champion!
Al an decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.