PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akura Mitsauma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Codazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Codazzi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Akura Mitsauma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diego Codazzi's chin.

Mitsauma
vs
Codazzi

168 cm
20
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

WIN! Nutritional Co. - RJ - PREÇO JUSTO!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akura Mitsauma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Codazzi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Codazzi throws a good cross that connects.

Codazzi gets caught flat footed, as Mitsauma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mitsauma trying to control the position from guard on top but Codazzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Codazzi is pulling down on Mitsauma's head to control his posture.
Codazzi wants to stand and escape but Mitsauma is having none of it.
Mitsauma wants to stand but Codazzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Codazzi wants to get back to his feet but Mitsauma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mitsauma trying to control the position from guard on top but Codazzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mitsauma moves in looking to clinch but Codazzi pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsauma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Codazzi as he avoids it easily.
Codazzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitsauma at a distance.
Codazzi with a hook.
Mitsauma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Codazzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mitsauma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mitsauma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akura Mitsauma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitsauma misses with a series of wild punches.
Codazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitsauma throws and low kick but Codazzi moves out of range easily.
Codazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Codazzi scores with a body shot.
Mitsauma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitsauma is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsauma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Codazzi lands a nice hook to Mitsauma's body. Mitsauma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Codazzi. No joy for Mitsauma on that attempt.
Codazzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitsauma.
Codazzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Codazzi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Codazzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mitsauma's head.
Nice body punch from Codazzi.
Codazzi cracks Mitsauma with a good jab.
Diego Codazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Codazzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mitsauma keeps control of Codazzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Codazzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Codazzi.

Codazzi has managed to clinch.
Codazzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Codazzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Codazzi has Mitsauma pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Codazzi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mitsauma tumbling to the mat - Codazzi dives into Mitsauma's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Codazzi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Codazzi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Codazzi showed some decent athleticism there.
Mitsauma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Codazzi is working away from the top position though.
Codazzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Codazzi connects with a nice short shot to Mitsauma's temple.

Codazzi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Codazzi throws a good cross that connects.

Codazzi gets a clinch.
Codazzi is trying to break free.

Codazzi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mitsauma uses from the top position.
Codazzi has control of Mitsauma's left arm, preventing Mitsauma from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Codazzi wants to stand and escape but Mitsauma is having none of it.

Codazzi is working an open guard so Mitsauma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Codazzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Codazzi clobbers Mitsauma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Codazzi with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Codazzi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Codazzi scores with a jab. Mitsauma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mitsauma throws a right and a left that Codazzi avoids nicely.
Akura Mitsauma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitsauma fails with the takedown
and Codazzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Codazzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitsauma.
Codazzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitsauma misses with a takedown
and Codazzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mitsauma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Codazzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akura Mitsauma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Codazzi finds it's target.
Codazzi lunges at Mitsauma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mitsauma's hand.

Codazzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Codazzi lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Codazzi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mitsauma, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsauma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Codazzi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mitsauma looks to clinch
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Codazzi connects with a body shot.
Codazzi jabs at Mitsauma's body.
Mitsauma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Codazzi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitsauma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Codazzi is controlling the pace.
Mitsauma is looking for a sweep. Codazzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsauma gets back to full guard.

Codazzi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mitsauma wants to clinch but Codazzi slips to the side
and Codazzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitsauma thinking.

Codazzi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mitsauma is trying to get back to half guard.
Mitsauma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Codazzi is thwarting Mitsauma's attempts to control the position.
Codazzi controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsauma trying to control but Codazzi postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Codazzi in particular looking to stall.

Codazzi decides to stand and escape the position.
Codazzi lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Codazzi.
Mitsauma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitsauma misses with a takedown
and Codazzi counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Codazzi scores with a four punch combination!

Codazzi rushes Mitsauma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitsauma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Codazzi pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Codazzi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Codazzi is thwarting Mitsauma's attempts to control the position.
Mitsauma is trying to get back to full guard.
Diego Codazzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitsauma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Codazzi.
Codazzi is thwarting Mitsauma's attempts to control the position.
Mitsauma tries to roll over but Codazzi keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Codazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mitsauma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Codazzi tries to land a front kick but Mitsauma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mitsauma tries to clinch up
and Codazzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitsauma has his takedown stuffed
enabling Codazzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Codazzi lands a head shot.
Mitsauma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mitsauma walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Codazzi lands a body shot.
Mitsauma takes one on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to de liver by Codazzi. Beautiful body shot.
Codazzi throws a series of punches but Mitsauma avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Mitsauma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Codazzi works Mitsauma's body with a nice hook.

Codazzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitsauma, pushing him back against the cage.
Codazzi cracks Mitsauma with a nice body shot.
Mitsauma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Codazzi pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Codazzi jumps guard.
Codazzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mitsauma prevents Codazzi from getting back to his feet.
Mitsauma is fighting to break Codazzi's control of his arms but Codazzi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Codazzi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Codazzi keeping moving, preventing Mitsauma from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Codazzi pushes Mitsauma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice body punch from Codazzi.
Mitsauma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Codazzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Codazzi lunges at Mitsauma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mitsauma's hand.
Codazzi with a hook.
Codazzi misses with a head kick.
Codazzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mitsauma's head backwards.
Diego Codazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitsauma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mitsauma takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsauma misses with a jab to the body
and Codazzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Codazzi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Codazzi scores with a body shot.
Mitsauma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Codazzi misses
and Mitsauma counters with a nice body kick.
Mitsauma needs to keep his hands up - Codazzi had a free shot at his head there.

Codazzi clinches up against the cage.
Codazzi is trying to break free.

Codazzi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mitsauma tries to get to full guard but Codazzi has control of the leg.
Codazzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsauma is trying to control but can't.
Mitsauma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mitsauma trying to hold on to Codazzi's head to control him but Codazzi postures up.
Codazzi slows the pace down in half guard.
Akura Mitsauma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitsauma wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Codazzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Codazzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Codazzi!