PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Fistface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Del Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Fistface has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fistface
vs
Del Rosario

198 cm
31
235 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

194 cm
20
248 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Fistface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Del Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Del Rosario.

It looks like Matt Fistface has been cut.
Del Rosario slips a straight right by Fistface.
Fistface looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Rosario slips under a jab from Fistface.
Del Rosario tries to clinch up but Fistface circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Rosario misses the target.
Shane Del Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fistface throws a body punch but Del Rosario moves out of range.
Fistface throws a right hand that Del Rosario ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Rosario also avoids with ease.
Fistface bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fistface keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Rosario.
Fistface lands a head shot.
Del Rosario throws a front kick aimed at Fistface's knee but Fistface avoids it well.
Del Rosario moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Fistface has Del Rosario up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rosario lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fistface or not.
Del Rosario swings wildly with an uppercut but Fistface uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fistface is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistface wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Del Rosario's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fistface can't break the clinch.
Del Rosario has Fistface pressed against the cage, preventing Fistface from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Rosario swings wildly with an uppercut but Fistface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Rosario working aggressively here.
Del Rosario working aggressively here.
Fistface looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Del Rosario misses with some punches.

Fistface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Rosario circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistface checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fistface fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Del Rosario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fistface moves out of range of the strikes.
Fistface cracks Del Rosario with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
A leg kick checked by Fistface.
Del Rosario takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Rosario will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Del Rosario throws a leg kick but Fistface sees it coming and moves out of range.

Oooooh!!! Fistface has knocked Del Rosario down with a huge combo! Fistface steps away and waves a wobbly Del Rosario back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Shane Del Rosario has been cut.
Del Rosario thows a body shot but no joy.
Del Rosario throws a sloppy head kick and Fistface moves out of range easily.
Del Rosario tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fistface swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Rosario lands a jab.
Del Rosario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fistface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Rosario.

Del Rosario closes the distance and pushes Fistface back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistface backwards.
Fistface tries to break the clinch but Del Rosario is controlling the position.
Fistface tries to break the clinch but Del Rosario is controlling the position.
Fistface is trying to break the clinch but Del Rosario is controlling him.
Del Rosario is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fistface tries to circle away but Del Rosario has him pinned against the cage.

Fistface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fistface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fistface walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fistface throws the kick towards the body but Del Rosario avoids it.
Del Rosario thows a body shot but no joy.
Fistface shoots in but Del Rosario avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Del Rosario lands a big uppercut and Fistface crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fistface looks OK. Del Rosario waves Fistface back to his feet!

Fistface is rocked!

Matt Fistface's cut is getting worse.
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!
Del Rosario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Fistface is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fistface rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Rosario moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fistface switches off momentarily and Del Rosario cracks him with a monster right hand! Fistface topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Del Rosario dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Del Rosario!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Del Rosario!