PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Marchionne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sante Trevisani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Marchionne
vs
Trevisani

225 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Marchionne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sante Trevisani!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marchionne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Trevisani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marchionne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marchionne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marchionne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trevisani controls Marchionne momentarily but Marchionne frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchionne trying to move into half guard but instead Trevisani has managed to sweep!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevisani is fighting to break Marchionne's control of his arms but Marchionne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevisani wants to control from the top but Marchionne keeps moving.
Marchionne seems keen to control Trevisani's posture.
Trevisani is looking to work some ground and pound but Marchionne has wrist control.
Marchionne has Trevisani pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trevisani looking to sit in guard and control but Marchionne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Marchionne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trevisani working a defensive guard here.
Marchionne 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevisani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marchionne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Marchionne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trevisani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trevisani looks winded!
Trevisani misses with a strike from the bottom.
Trevisani tries to improve position but can't.
Marchionne is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Trevisani will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionne tries to move to mount but Trevisani blocks the move with his legs.
Marchionne controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Marchionne dominated that round.
That's time! Marchionne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Marchionne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trevisani sprawls well. Trevisani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marchionne gets slowly back to his feet.
Marchionne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trevisani as he jumps to the side.
Trevisani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marchionne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trevisani swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Marchionne. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trevisani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marchionne stops Trevisani from standing up.
Marchionne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trevisani working a defensive guard here.
Trevisani is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marchionne stops Trevisani from standing up.
Marchionne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trevisani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marchionne advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marchionne controlling the pace.
Marchionne's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Marchionne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marchionne showed some decent athleticism there.
Marchionne controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevisani is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Marchionne 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trevisani for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marchionne is looking to advance position but Trevisani won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Trevisani trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marchionne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trevisani pinned against the cage. Trevisani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchionne fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Marchionne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Marchionne shoots in and drives through. Trevisani sprawls well.

Marchionne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trevisani was covering up waiting for the punch and Marchionne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Trevisani being controlled here, momentarily.
Marchionne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevisani trying to keep a closed guard but Marchionne is proving a slippery customer.

Trevisani is looking for a triangle but Marchionne pushes his legs off easily.
Trevisani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevisani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marchionne controls the pace.
Sergio Marchionne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trevisani wants to sweep here but Marchionne controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Trevisani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevisani controls Marchionne momentarily but Marchionne frees himself.
Trevisani being controlled here, momentarily.
Trevisani wants to hit a switch here but Marchionne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trevisani there!
Marchionne content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevisani is trying desperately to improve position.
Marchionne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trevisani can do to turn this around?
Marchionne controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trevisani wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marchionne controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Marchionne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marchionne, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Marchionne!