PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between En Esch (ranked 4442 p4p, 88 weight class) and Sal Sizzaro (ranked 3808 p4p, 145 weight class). Esch comes into the arena with Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) blaring out of the sound system. En Esch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Esch
vs
Sizzaro

192 cm
21
238 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

176 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, En Esch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sal Sizzaro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sizzaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sizzaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esch.
Sizzaro misses with a body shot
and Sizzaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esch tries to clinch but Sizzaro is having none of it.

Sizzaro drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sizzaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Esch is retaining full guard.
Sizzaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sizzaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Esch has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro slips nicely into half guard.
Esch pushes Sizzaro off looking to stand but Sizzaro dives back in and keeps control.

Sizzaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Esch is just riding it out for now. Sizzaro eventually gives up the hold.

Sizzaro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esch has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzaro thows a huge punch but Esch dodges it nicely.
Sizzaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sizzaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sizzaro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Esch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sizzaro.
Sizzaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sizzaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sizzaro throwing shots but Esch is blocking nicely.
Sizzaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Esch defending well though.
Esch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sizzaro is taking a breather. Esch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Sizzaro.
Esch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sizzaro.
Esch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sizzaro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizzaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sizzaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sizzaro is looking to advance position but Esch won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sizzaro lands a nice short elbow.
Sizzaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sizzaro thows a huge punch but Esch dodges it nicely.
Esch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sizzaro.
Sizzaro wants to control but Esch is keeping him busy.
Esch is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizzaro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sizzaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sizzaro.
Sizzaro trying to control the pace.
Sizzaro is pressing down on Esch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esch is holding on for now.

Sizzaro is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sizzaro is trying for a kimura here. Esch looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sizzaro wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sal Sizzaro!
Sal Sizzaro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated En Esch had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.