PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leleo Bassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bassi
vs
Forte

190 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leleo Bassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexandre Forte!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bassi manages to avoid it.
Forte lands a jab-cross combination.
Forte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bassi sprawls well. Bassi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forte gets slowly back to his feet.
Forte tries to close the distance and clinch but Bassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leleo Bassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bassi swinging wildly here.
Bassi misses with a looping left.
Forte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bassi manages to avoid it.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Forte avoids it well and moves away.
Forte looks for a takedown but Bassi sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Forte is looking to clinch but Bassi is avoiding it.
Forte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bassi.
Bassi throws a shot from downtown. Forte moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bassi.
Forte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Forte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bassi tries to counter with a takedown but Forte is quick to defend against it.
Leleo Bassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Forte.
Forte moves away from the strike by Bassi.
Forte tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Forte.
Bassi misses with a looping left.
Bassi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Forte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Forte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bassi throws a looping overhand right but Forte ducks down to avoid it.
Bassi sets himself, and Forte steps forward looking for the clinch! Bassi avoids it this time.
Bassi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Bassi. Those never looked like landing.
Bassi takes a swing at Forte's ribcage but misses.
Bassi throws a hook to the side of Forte's head but Forte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bassi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bassi misses with a double jab.
Bassi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bassi throws a shot from downtown. Forte moves away and avoids it.
Forte misses with the combination.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Forte misses with a takedown

and Bassi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bassi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forte has a closed guard, preventing Bassi from standing up.

Bassi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A big right from Bassi misses.
Bassi scores with a nice strike.
Bassi looks to throw the jab but Forte is out of range.
Forte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bassi misses the target.
Bassi throws a chopping leg kick but Forte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bassi loads up on a big right hand but Forte slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Forte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Forte fails to land the takedown.
Forte looks winded!
Forte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Bassi finds it's way through Forte's defenses.
Bassi misses with a straight left.
Forte moves in looking to clinch but Bassi pushes him off.
Forte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forte looks for a takedown but Bassi sprawls well.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Forte takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bassi misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bassi.
Forte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bassi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Forte throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
Bassi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forte defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand.
Forte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forte.
Decent striking displayed by Bassi there.

It looks like Alexandre Forte has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forte is defended easily by Bassi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leleo Bassi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Forte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bassi throws the left hand but Forte avoids the punch easily.
Forte changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Forte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bassi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forte somewhat.
Forte tries to clinch up.
Forte tries to clinch up.
Bassi throws the left hand but Forte avoids the punch easily.
Forte wants to counter the offense by Bassi and move into the clinch position.
Forte shoots for a takedown but Bassi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Forte avoids it well and moves away.
Bassi throws a looping overhand right but Forte ducks down to avoid it.
As Bassi backs off Forte throws a huge counter combo but Bassi manages to avoid it all.
Bassi throws a hook but Forte avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forte tries to clinch up.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bassi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Forte closes the distance and clinches up with Bassi, looking for a takedown. Forte pushes Bassi against the cage but Bassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leleo Bassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Forte.
Bassi lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forte.
Forte is breathing heavily.
Bassi misses with a two punch combination.
Forte tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bassi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bassi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Forte controls his leg.

Bassi stands up and beckons Forte to join him on the feet.
Bassi blocks a head kick by Forte.
Bassi tries to counter with a takedown but Forte is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot lands for Bassi.
Forte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Bassi misses.
Bassi misses with a hook.
Forte feints the counter takedown.
Bassi closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A big left from Bassi misses.
Forte tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Forte dodges the punch combination from Bassi.
Bassi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forte can do to turn this around?
Bassi looks to throw the jab but Forte is out of range.
Forte ducks under a wild hook from Bassi.
Leleo Bassi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bassi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Bassi.
Forte tries to clinch but Bassi moves out of range.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Forte avoids it well and moves away.
Forte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bassi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bassi throws a sloppy head kick and Forte moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forte is defended easily by Bassi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassi misses with a hook. Forte ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bassi. Those never looked like landing.
Bassi throws out a loose jab but Forte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bassi throws a head kick but Forte moves out of range.
Bassi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bassi throws a series of punches but Forte moves out of range.
Forte feints the counter takedown.
Bassi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forte misses with a takedown attempt - Bassi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bassi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Forte.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bassi does no damage.

Forte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bassi napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Bassi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Leleo Bassi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forte.
Forte wants to counter with a clinch but Bassi pushes him away.
Bassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bassi defends well and Forte ends up having to push Bassi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Forte defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand.
Bassi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bassi throws a hook but Forte blocks it.
Bassi misses with a few strikes there.
Bassi keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leleo Bassi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Forte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bassi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bassi wants it to stay on the feet.
Forte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bassi counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Bassi gets to his feet - Forte follows without any prompting.
Bassi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forte.
Bassi missing with a left hand there. Forte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forte defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand.
Forte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forte moves forwards but Bassi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Forte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bassi looks to land a left hand but Forte moved out of range nicely.
Forte shoots in for a takedown but Bassi shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bassi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bassi throws a hook but Forte blocks it.
Bassi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Forte tries to clinch up

and Bassi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Bassi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Forte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bassi throws out the jab.
Bassi tries a head kick but it misses.
Forte fails with a takedown attempt.
Leleo Bassi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leleo Bassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Forte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bassi misses its intended target.
Bassi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forte looks to throw a body kick

and Bassi counters with a single leg into guard. Forte didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bassi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bassi throws a leg kick but Forte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bassi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bassi digs a good hook to Forte's body.
Bassi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bassi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alexandre Forte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forte shoots in looking for a takedown but Bassi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bassi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bassi swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bassi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromForte.
Bassi wants to land a leg kick but Forte is out of range.
Bassi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Forte walks into a stiff left hand from Bassi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forte is defended easily by Bassi.
Bassi loads up on a big right hand but Forte slips the punch.
Bassi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Bassi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bassi throws out the jab.
Forte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bassi.
Forte has a takedown stuffed.
Bassi tries to counter with a takedown but Forte is quick to defend against it.
Bassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bassi missing with a left hand there. Forte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Bassi. That snapped Forte's head back.
Bassi throws a looping overhand right but Forte ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bassi loads up on a big right hand but Forte slips the punch.
Alexandre Forte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bassi lands with an uppercut that bounces Forte off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leleo Bassi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bassi 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leleo Bassi!