PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Battistoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Wuzz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wuzz
vs
Battistoni

190 cm
21
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

199 cm
21
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Heisenberg
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Battistoni!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt - Battistoni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Wuzz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Battistoni moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Battistoni misses with a looping left.
Wuzz blocks a jab.
Wuzz slips a straight right by Battistoni.
Wuzz fails to land the takedown.
Wuzz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wuzz shoots in and drives through. Battistoni sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battistoni stuffs the takedown.
Battistoni jabs Wuzz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battistoni thuds his right hand into Wuzz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wuzz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Battistoni pinned against the cage. Battistoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wuzz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Battistoni defends well and Wuzz ends up having to push Battistoni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Battistoni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Battistoni breaks from the clinch.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Battistoni paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Battistoni gets tackled into the cage by Wuzz. Wuzz maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wuzz.

Wuzz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Battistoni passes Wuzz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wuzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Battistoni pulls his head out easily.
Battistoni controlling the pace.
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.
Wuzz is trying to get back to full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carson Battistoni wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wuzz wants to clinch up but Battistoni keeps it at a distance.
Battistoni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wuzz takes one to the chin there.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown but Battistoni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wuzz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wuzz blocks a jab.
Carson Battistoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battistoni lands with a good body shot.
Battistoni scores with a jab.
Battistoni misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wuzz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Battistoni throws a push kick but Wuzz slaps the foot to one side.
Wuzz shoots for a double leg takedown but Battistoni sprawls well. He's pushed Wuzz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Battistoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Battistoni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Battistoni is trying to defend but Wuzz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Battistoni keeping hold of Wuzz's head, controlling as best he can.
Battistoni gets full guard.
Battistoni is looking to stand up but Wuzz isn't so interested in that idea.
Wuzz throws a strike but Battistoni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Battistoni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carson Battistoni wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wuzz checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battistoni scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wuzz has closed the distance and engaged Battistoni in a clinch.
Battistoni tries to circle away but Wuzz has him pinned against the cage.
Wuzz jumps guard but Battistoni stands there with Wuzz around his waist. Wuzz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Battistoni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wuzz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Battistoni swivels and escapes.
A lazy left from Battistoni finds it's target.
Battistoni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wuzz.
Carson Battistoni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Wuzz or perhaps it was just good defense by Battistoni which made him look bad.
Wuzz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battistoni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wuzz scrambles back to his feet.
Battistoni throws a hook but Wuzz blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wuzz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuzz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wuzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz shoots for a double leg takedown but Battistoni sprawls well. He's pushed Wuzz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Battistoni misses.
Battistoni cracks Wuzz with a good jab.
Battistoni stuns Wuzz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Battistoni swinging wildly here.
Battistoni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Battistoni misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battistoni with a jab.
Battistoni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wuzz at a distance.
Wuzz is looking to clinch.
Battistoni throws a low kick but Wuzz moves out of range easily.
Wuzz looks for a takedown but Battistoni sprawls well.
Wuzz shoots for a double leg takedown but Battistoni sprawls well. He's pushed Wuzz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battistoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuzz moves away.
Battistoni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Battistoni sends Wuzz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Battistoni is motioning to the referee to let Wuzz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Wuzz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battistoni steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Wuzz is out on his feet! Battistoni sets himself and nearly takes Wuzz's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carson Battistoni!