PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Big Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi comes to the cage accompanied by A Fistful Of Dollars by Ennio Morricone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nicolosi
vs
Big Baby

192 cm
24
282 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

195 cm
25
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nicolosi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Big Baby!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Baby misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Big Baby.
Big Baby drops his hands momentarily and Nicolosi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Nicolosi rushes Big Baby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nicolosi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Big Baby up against the cage.
Nicolosi tries to throw a body punch but Big Baby avoids it by throwing Nicolosi back against the cage.
Big Baby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Big Baby jumps guard but Nicolosi stands there with Big Baby around his waist. Big Baby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nicolosi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolosi tries to land knees in the clinch but Big Baby avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.

Big Baby pulls guard successfully.

Big Baby throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nicolosi escapes and throws Big Baby's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Baby tries to bench press Nicolosi off him but Nicolosi keeps the position.
Big Baby keeps trying to improve his position.
Big Baby looking for a sweep but Nicolosi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Big Baby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nicolosi controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Baby bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Big Baby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nicolosi keeping full guard, as Big Baby tries to pass.

Big Baby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Big Baby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nicolosi keeping full guard, as Big Baby tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big Baby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Big Baby passes Nicolosi's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Big Baby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Nicolosi makes his way to full guard, as Big Baby worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Big Baby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Big Baby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Big Baby forces his way into half guard.

Big Baby is looking for a kimura but Nicolosi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Big Baby to get the leverage.
Nicolosi trying to control from the bottom.
Nicolosi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Big Baby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Big Baby is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Nicolosi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nicolosi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Big Baby slams his shin into Nicolosi's torso.
Big Baby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Big Baby. That snapped Nicolosi's head back.
Nicolosi moves out of range of the strikes.
Big Baby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolosi was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Baby.
Nicolosi scores with a spinning back kick!
Big Baby throws a right and a left that Nicolosi avoids nicely.
Nicolosi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Baby looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolosi is just out of range.
Big Baby lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolosi seems unphased.
Nicolosi tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Baby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicolosi lands a nice looking body shot.
Big Baby walks into a straight right hand from Nicolosi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolosi closes the distance but Big Baby moves to the side
and Big Baby counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Baby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Big Baby avoids the body shot from Nicolosi.
Big Baby takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like John Big Baby has been cut.
Big Baby lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolosi seems unphased.
Nicolosi wants to clinch.
Big Baby with a hook.
Nicolosi tries to clinch up.
Big Baby throws a body kick that misses.
Nicolosi avoids the body shot from Big Baby.
Big Baby tries to land a front kick but Nicolosi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Big Baby wants to land a leg kick but Nicolosi is out of range.
Big Baby takes a swing at Nicolosi's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolosi as he connects with a hook.
Nicolosi throws a half hearted mid kick.

Nicolosi moves into the clinch successfully.
Big Baby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nicolosi to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nicolosi lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Baby is trying to pull guard but Nicolosi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nicolosi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Big Baby's defenses.
Big Baby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nicolosi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Big Baby can turn it around.
Big Baby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frank Nicolosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Big Baby.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big Baby tries to pull guard but Nicolosi holds him up against the cage and eventually Big Baby drops back down to his feet.
Big Baby tries to pull guard but Nicolosi won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi digs a right hand into Big Baby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Baby's gas tank.
Big Baby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nicolosi smiles and moves away.
Nice body punch from Nicolosi.
Big Baby is breathing heavily.
Nicolosi misses with a two punch combination.
And Big Baby tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicolosi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Big Baby thuds his shin into the meat of Nicolosi's side.

Nicolosi has Big Baby up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicolosi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Big Baby is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Nicolosi to work.
Big Baby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nicolosi to keep the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
Big Baby is trying to pull guard but Nicolosi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Baby jumps guard but Nicolosi stands there with Big Baby around his waist. Big Baby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank Nicolosi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolosi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Nicolosi.
Big Baby jumps guard but Nicolosi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nicolosi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Nicolosi lands with a light punch inside.
Big Baby avoids a wild elbow strike from Nicolosi.
Big Baby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nicolosi walks away with a smile on his face. Big Baby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nicolosi lands with a slapping head kick.

That has opened up John Big Baby's cut even more.
Big Baby throws a low kick but Nicolosi avoids it.
Big Baby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolosi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicolosi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Big Baby.

Nicolosi clinches up with Big Baby and pushes him back against the cage.
Big Baby jumps guard but Nicolosi stands there with Big Baby around his waist. Big Baby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicolosi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nicolosi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Big Baby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Both fighters circling a little - Nicolosi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Nicolosi sends Big Baby crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nicolosi is motioning to the referee to let Big Baby up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Big Baby keeps the fight on the outside.
Big Baby lands a jab.
Nicolosi slips under a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nicolosi!
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!
Nicolosi lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolosi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big Baby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Big Baby misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nicolosi!
Nicolosi lands a right hook to the body.
Big Baby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicolosi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Big Baby if he has to take too many more of those.
Nicolosi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Big Baby just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Baby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicolosi feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Big Baby collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Nicolosi!
Frank Nicolosi retains his heavyweight title!
Frank Nicolosi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.