PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpaolo Volpicelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gianpaolo Volpicelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anadrade
vs
Volpicelli

190 cm
29
201 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

187 cm
34
197 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volpicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcos Anadrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anadrade tries to clinch
and Volpicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anadrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anadrade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volpicelli lands a leg kick that knocks Anadrade off balance momentarily.
No luck for Anadrade with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade shoots in for a double leg but Volpicelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Volpicelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anadrade tries to clinch

and Volpicelli counters with a single leg into guard. Anadrade didn't expect that.
Volpicelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volpicelli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anadrade keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli advances position into side control!

Volpicelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anadrade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anadrade wants to control but Volpicelli postures up.
Volpicelli is staying tight to Anadrade's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Volpicelli trying to control the action but Anadrade is working from the bottom.
Anadrade is looking for a sweep.

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.

Volpicelli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anadrade is trying to control Volpicelli's posture but Volpicelli avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anadrade tries to buck Volpicelli off but Volpicelli is having none of it.

Volpicelli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volpicelli has control of an arm but Anadrade manages to advance to Volpicelli's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volpicelli just trying to survive but Anadrade is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade struggling to keep hold of the position.
Volpicelli breaks Anadrade's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Anadrade controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volpicelli stopping the sweep attempt from Anadrade.
Anadrade has Volpicelli pulled in close to control his posture.
Volpicelli wants to pass the guard but Anadrade is keeping the position.
Volpicelli forces his way into half guard.

Volpicelli is trying to work for a kimura but Anadrade is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli thows a huge punch but Anadrade dodges it nicely.
Anadrade is trying to get back to full guard.
Volpicelli wants to take a breather but Anadrade is having none of it.
Volpicelli trying to mount his opponent but Anadrade defends it.
Volpicelli trying to control the action but Anadrade is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Gianpaolo Volpicelli dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Anadrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anadrade throws a low kick but Volpicelli avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Volpicelli.
Anadrade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Volpicelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volpicelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Anadrade darts in looking for a takedown but Volpicelli gets double underhooks and turns Anadrade into the cage.
Anadrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anadrade tries for a takedown but Volpicelli circles away easily
and Volpicelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volpicelli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anadrade fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volpicelli scores with a hook.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anadrade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volpicelli.
Anadrade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volpicelli manages to circle out of the way.
Volpicelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volpicelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anadrade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade wants to clinch
and Volpicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Volpicelli scores with a jab to the head.
Anadrade takes a kick to the side of the head.

Anadrade is rocked!
Anadrade wants to clinch up but Volpicelli keeps it at a distance.
Oh Anadrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anadrade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volpicelli counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Anadrade! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
An out of breath Gianpaolo Volpicelli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.