PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Sarmacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodoro Contadino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sarmacki
vs
Contadino

186 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Sarmacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Feodoro Contadino!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Contadino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sarmacki can't do much from the bottom here.
Sarmacki is trying to get back to half guard.

Contadino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Contadino is looking to take a break and control but Sarmacki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Contadino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sarmacki has escaped the position, nice work there.

Contadino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sarmacki has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Contadino goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sarmacki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Contadino but great work by Sarmacki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarmacki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Contadino keeps working.

Sarmacki tries for a kimura but Contadino is defending well.
Contadino gets back to half guard.
Sarmacki prevents Contadino from improving his position.
Contadino misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sarmacki trying to control the action but Contadino is working from the bottom.
Sarmacki trying to mount his opponent but Contadino defends it.
Contadino should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sarmacki is looking to take a break and control but Contadino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Contadino is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarmacki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sarmacki wants to pass to mount but Contadino is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Contadino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Contadino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Sarmacki is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Contadino pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarmacki is breathing heavily.
Contadino prevents Sarmacki from improving his position.
Contadino controlling the action here.
Contadino is tying to control. Sarmacki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Contadino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Contadino is just content to waste time from the top position. Sarmacki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contadino stands and throws Sarmacki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sarmacki tries to bench press Contadino off him but Contadino keeps the position.
Contadino advances to full mount.
Contadino working the ground and pound effectively.
Contadino lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sarmacki hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Contadino cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Contadino unloading with bombs!
Sarmacki is working to get back to half guard.
Sarmacki wants to hold on but Contadino pushes him away.
Contadino with good strikes from the mount here!
Sarmacki is trying to reverse the position but instead Contadino has taken his back - oops!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Contadino. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contadino punishes Sarmacki with strikes from the back mount.
Sarmacki is covering up but some of the strikes from Contadino are getting through and doing damage.
Sarmacki is keeping busy.

Sarmacki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Contadino's arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarmacki breaks Contadino's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Contadino pulls Sarmacki in close to prevent any damage.

Contadino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarmacki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarmacki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Contadino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarmacki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarmacki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodoro Contadino dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sarmacki fails with the takedown

and Contadino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Contadino.
Contadino postures up and lands a big shot to Sarmacki's brow.
Contadino preventing the sweep.

Sarmacki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Contadino is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sarmacki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Contadino's back instead.
Contadino really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Sarmacki's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Contadino manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sarmacki's guard. Nice work there by Contadino.
Contadino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Contadino trying to control but Sarmacki is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contadino tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarmacki is retaining full guard.
Contadino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Contadino scoring with punches to the head and body.
Contadino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Contadino trying to control but Sarmacki is working from the bottom.
Sarmacki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sarmacki has an active guard here but Contadino has managed to pass into half guard.
Contadino is controlling the pace.
Contadino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Contadino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Contadino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sarmacki wants to control but Contadino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarmacki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Contadino 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.
Sarmacki wants to control but Contadino is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contadino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Contadino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Contadino is nestled in close to Sarmacki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sarmacki taking some punishment here, with Contadino in his half guard.
Sarmacki wants to get back to full guard.
Sarmacki has hold of Contadino's hands but Contadino slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Contadino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sarmacki is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Contadino.
Contadino is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Contadino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Contadino is trying to work for a kimura but Sarmacki is defending well.

Sarmacki looking for submissions off his back.

Contadino wants to work for an arm triangle but Sarmacki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Contadino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Contadino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sarmacki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Contadino lands a nice short elbow.
Sarmacki tries to get to full guard but Contadino has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodoro Contadino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sarmacki with a lazy takedown attempt

and Contadino counters with a single leg into guard. Sarmacki didn't expect that.
Contadino 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.
Let's hope that Contadino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Feodoro Contadino just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Contadino instigates a clinch.
Sarmacki is trying to drag Contadino to the mat but Contadino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Contadino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contadino tries to score a body lock takedown but Sarmacki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Contadino wants the takedown. Sarmacki is fighting it off but Contadino persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sarmacki's guard against the cage.

Contadino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sarmacki keeping moving, preventing Contadino from controlling successfully.
Contadino looking to pass the guard.

Sarmacki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sarmacki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contadino controls from within his opponent's guard.

Contadino drops back looking for a leg! Sarmacki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sarmacki manages to kick Contadino off! Contadino jumps back into Sarmacki's guard.
Sarmacki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feodoro Contadino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contadino scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sarmacki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Contadino controls the pace.
Contadino postures up and lands a big shot to Sarmacki's brow.
Contadino trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarmacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarmacki trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sarmacki tries for a takedown but Contadino circles away easily

and Contadino counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Sarmacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contadino scores with a hook to the body.
Contadino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sarmacki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Contadino.

Contadino works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sarmacki looking to control.
Contadino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Contadino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Contadino pushing down on Sarmacki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sarmacki is pressing down on Contadino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sarmacki is looking for a triangle but Contadino pushes his legs off easily.
Contadino landing some decent shots from guard.
Contadino won't allow Sarmacki to sweep him here.
Contadino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Sarmacki working for a triangle but Contadino defends it easily.
Contadino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feodoro Contadino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Contadino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodoro Contadino!