PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cztery Cztery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cztery Cztery has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donald Baroni's chin.

Baroni
vs
Cztery

180 cm
25
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
World class boxer
Heavy handed

SHINTO

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donald Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cztery Cztery!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cztery misses with a straight left.
Cztery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donald Baroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baroni throws a looping overhand right but Cztery ducks down to avoid it.
Baroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baroni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cztery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baroni.
Baroni throwing a counter right hand but Cztery manages to avoid it.
Baroni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cztery appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baroni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cztery finds it's way round the side to connect with Baroni's head.
Cztery misses with a body shot.
Cztery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cztery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cztery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cztery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cztery throws a hook but Baroni avoids it easily.
Baroni missing with a left hand there. Cztery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Cztery. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cztery looks to land a combination but Baroni avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Baroni.
Baroni misses with a head kick.
Baroni looks to land a combination. Cztery sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cztery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cztery walks into a jab.
Baroni staying out of range there.
Baroni missing with a left hand there. Cztery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Baroni moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baroni fails to land.
Baroni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Cztery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baroni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Cztery Cztery has been cut.

Cztery drags the fight down to the ground.
Baroni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baroni wants to stand and escape but instead Cztery has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Baroni is pulling down on Cztery's head to control his posture.
Baroni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baroni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cztery defends well.
Cztery's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baroni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cztery won't allow Baroni to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cztery manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cztery is trying to control the position but Baroni postures up.
Baroni trying to control but Cztery is working from the bottom.
Baroni advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni is looking to take a break and control but Cztery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Baroni stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cztery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Baroni coming out on top.
Cztery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baroni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cztery scrambles back to his feet.
Cztery slips under a jab from Baroni.
Cztery slips under a jab from Baroni.
Baroni tries to clinch but Cztery moves out of range.
Baroni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cztery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cztery throws an overhand right that lands on Baroni's shoulder, as Baroni tries to avoid the shot.
Cztery misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Baroni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cztery Cztery's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Baroni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baroni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baroni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cztery can do to turn this around?
Cztery throws a looping overhand right but Baroni ducks down to avoid it.
Baroni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cztery counters with a shoot takedown. Baroni fights it but they end up in guard.
Baroni wants to get back to his feet but Cztery passes into half guard.

Cztery with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cztery prevents Baroni from improving his position.
Cztery is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni pushes Cztery off looking to stand but Cztery dives back in and keeps control.
Baroni wants to get back to full guard.
Baroni is refusing to be controlled, as Cztery sits in half guard.
Baroni is trying to get back to full guard.

Baroni manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cztery keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cztery tries a body shot but Baroni blocks it.
Baroni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baroni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Cztery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cztery backwards.
Baroni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cztery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cztery is leaning against Baroni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baroni misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cztery has Baroni pushed against the cage.
Cztery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baroni smiles and moves away.
Baroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cztery is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Baroni throws a body punch but Cztery moves out of range.
Cztery doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Cztery gets tackled into the cage by Baroni. Baroni maintains the clinch.
Cztery tries a body shot but Baroni blocks it.
Baroni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cztery is looking to control Baroni's arms but Baroni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cztery has his back to the cage.
Cztery stalling against the cage.
Baroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cztery is pushing Baroni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Cztery pulls Baroni into guard.
Baroni wants to get up but he can't break Cztery's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baroni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cztery is keeping the position for now.
Cztery is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Baroni stands and steps away. Cztery gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cztery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baroni swivels and escapes.
Baroni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cztery counters with a single leg into guard. Baroni didn't expect that.
Cztery slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baroni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baroni wants to stand up but Cztery is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Baroni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cztery Cztery's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cztery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
Cztery throws a jab when Baroni was well out of range.
Baroni wants to clinch up but Cztery keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Cztery misses.
Baroni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cztery. Cztery circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cztery's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baroni under the eye.
Baroni lands a jab.
Cztery throws a hook but Baroni avoids it easily.
Baroni tries to clinch up but Cztery circles away and keeps his distance.
Cztery looks to land a right hand but Baroni moved out of range.
Baroni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baroni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baroni misses with a leg kick
and Cztery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Baroni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baroni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baroni throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cztery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cztery working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baroni misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cztery.
Cztery holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cztery is working for takedown but Baroni is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baroni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cztery is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baroni is keeping busy.
Baroni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baroni misses with a punch to the body.
Baroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Cztery.
Still in the clinch, Cztery scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cztery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cztery up against the cage.
Cztery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baroni blocking some punches.
Donald Baroni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cztery blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Baroni.
Baroni working aggressively here.
Cztery is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cztery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cztery taking a breather.
The referee calls for Baroni to work.
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!
Cztery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Baroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Cztery uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cztery.
Baroni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Baroni fails to land.
Baroni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baroni lands a nice elbow.
Cztery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cztery can't find room to land a body shot as Baroni controls the action.
Cztery is trying to pull guard but Baroni has him pressed against the cage.
Donald Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cztery Cztery.
Cztery lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cztery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cztery pushes Baroni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baroni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donald Baroni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baroni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni struggles to land a body shot inside as Cztery controls his hands.
Baroni lands with a right to the head.
Cztery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baroni stops a takedown attempt from Cztery.
Cztery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cztery letting Baroni take a breather here.
Cztery lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baroni misses with the head strike.
Cztery is trying to stall.
Cztery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cztery Cztery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baroni has a couple of punches blocked by Cztery.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cztery Cztery.
I think Baroni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Baroni!