PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega has chosen Black and Yellow as his entrance music. Max Mega has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frankie Russo's chin.

Russo
vs
Mega

169 cm
41
165 lbs
23 - 20 - 1

168 cm
37
155 lbs
21 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo throws a series of punches but Mega avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Russo both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Max Mega has been cut.
Russo throws a nice looking combination but Mega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Russo misses.
Russo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mega misses with a takedown attempt - Russo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russo throws a low kick but Mega moves out of range easily.
Mega slips a jab and a cross from Russo.
Russo misses with the combination.
Mega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Russo defends it well.
Russo misses with the combination.
Russo misses with a hook. Mega ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mega's guard.
Mega controls Russo momentarily but Russo frees himself.
Russo connects with a couple of short punches.

Mega manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Russo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russo throws a right and a left that Mega avoids nicely.
Russo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mega tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Russo 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mega is thwarting Russo's attempts to control the position.
Russo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mega tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Mega is keen to just control but Russo is a slippery customer.
Mega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega shoots in looking for a takedown. Russo tries to sprawl out of it but Mega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo is looking for a counter combo.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mega is defended easily by Russo.
Frankie Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Mega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Russo there.
A punch combination from Russo misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega blocks a jab.
Russo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mega defends it nicely.
Russo misses with an uppercut. Mega saw that one coming.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mega.
No luck for Russo with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Russo does no damage.
Nice shot by Russo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Russo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Mega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Russo tries to bum rush Mega with a series of wild strikes but Mega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Mega tries to counter it with a takedown but Russo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russo stuffs the takedown.
Mega scores with a shot to the body.
Mega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Russo back to the cage. Mega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Russo misses with a body shot.
Russo lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Mega scores with a four punch combination!
Frankie Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mega.
Russo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mega.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Russo backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Russo. Those never looked like landing.
Russo dodges the punch combination from Mega.
Mega swinging wildly here.
Russo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to bum rush Mega with a series of wild strikes but Mega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russo.
Russo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mega slips a jab and a cross from Russo.
Mega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Mega.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mega.
Frankie Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Russo throws a right hand that Mega ducks under and follows up with a left that Mega also avoids with ease.
Mega shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Mega.
Russo misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Mega misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mega.
Mega throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russo swinging wildly here.
Russo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mega counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mega tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Russo works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mega manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo advances to half guard.
Russo trying to control the pace.
Russo prevents Mega from improving his position.
Mega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Mega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Russo keeping moving, preventing Mega from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Mega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Mega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Russo misses with a two punch combination.
Russo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mega on the side of the head.
Russo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mega circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo misses with a wild combination.
Mega with the counter takedown but Russo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russo is fending him off so far but Mega persists. Nope, Russo circles away and we're back to standing.
Mega's corner calls for a 1-2. Mega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mega looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega looks to land a combination but Russo avoids it well.
Mega throws a combination. Russo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Russo swings for the body but Mega moves out of range.
Russo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mega.
Russo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russo misses with a double jab.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mega shoots in for a double leg but Russo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Russo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frankie Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Russo misses with a body shot.
Russo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mega misses.
Mega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo tries to bum rush Mega with a series of wild strikes but Mega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mega shoots in but no luck this time.
Mega shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Russo throws a series of punches but Mega avoids them all with ease.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mega swivels and escapes.
Russo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mega dodges the punch combination from Russo.
Frankie Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Mega catches Russo right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russo misses with a double jab
and Mega counters with a straight right hand.
Russo throws a right hand that Mega ducks under and follows up with a left that Mega also avoids with ease.
Mega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Mega drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mega working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Mega tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Mega wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Russo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Mega looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mega trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Russo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mega lands with a nice combination. Russo backs away looking to recover.
Mega dodges the punch combination from Russo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Mega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Mega!
After winning the bout, Max Mega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.