PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Corozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Halo's choice of entrance music: Motorhead - The King Of Kings. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Corozzo
vs
Halo

190 cm
41
184 lbs
31 - 6 - 0

187 cm
30
180 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvatore Corozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Halo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corozzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halo is able to avoid easily.
Corozzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Halo off the cage and back into range.
Halo shoots for a double leg takedown but Corozzo sprawls well. He's pushed Halo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corozzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corozzo defends well and Halo ends up having to push Corozzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corozzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corozzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halo under the eye.
Halo lunges at Corozzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corozzo's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo misses with a takedown
and Corozzo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corozzo.
Corozzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Corozzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Corozzo gets caught flat footed, as Halo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo throws a big elbow that misses.
Corozzo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Halo throws a strike but Corozzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Corozzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corozzo has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.

Corozzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corozzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Halo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Corozzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Halo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Corozzo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Corozzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Halo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Corozzo keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corozzo controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Corozzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corozzo. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick by Halo misses
letting Corozzo counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Corozzo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Corozzo throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Halo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo connects with a high kick.
Halo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. Corozzo tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corozzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corozzo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Corozzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.
Halo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corozzo counters with a head kick.
Corozzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Corozzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Corozzo misses

so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Corozzo wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arthur Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Corozzo works Halo's body with a nice hook.
Corozzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Corozzo.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Corozzo cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Corozzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Corozzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Halo in the body.
Corozzo is looking to wear down Halo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Corozzo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Halo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Corozzo was covering up waiting for the punch and Halo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Corozzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Corozzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Corozzo is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A combination from Halo does no damage.
Corozzo throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corozzo counters with a two punch combo.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Corozzo as he jumps to the side.
Halo misses with a takedown
and Corozzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looks for a takedown but Corozzo sprawls well.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Corozzo.

Halo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Corozzo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Corozzo defends it.
Corozzo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
Halo wants to escape the position.
Salvatore Corozzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corozzo has good solid back control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Corozzo to control.
Corozzo biding his time, controlling Halo.
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Corozzo to control.
Corozzo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Halo right now.

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.
Corozzo continues to stall.
Halo wants to escape the position.
Arthur Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corozzo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corozzo trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Corozzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corozzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Corozzo!
A very excited looking Salvatore Corozzo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Arthur Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'No big deal. I'll go back to training now. '.