PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Weiss (ranked 4675 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Delbrossio (ranked 4290 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Delbrossio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Weiss
vs
Delbrossio

180 cm
21
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tanner Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Delbrossio!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delbrossio clinches up against the cage.
Weiss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delbrossio just stands there and leans against the cage.

Delbrossio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Weiss as Delbrossio shoots in.
Edward Delbrossio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delbrossio throws a head kick that misses

and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Delbrossio!
Weiss working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Weiss tries to score with some ground and pound. Delbrossio controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Weiss working the ground and pound from side control.

Weiss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Weiss working the body and head with strikes.
Weiss tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Delbrossio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weiss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss throws a strike aimed at the side of Delbrossio's head but Delbrossio avoids it well.
Delbrossio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Weiss looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Delbrossio is avoiding damage well.
Weiss throws a strike aimed at the side of Delbrossio's head but Delbrossio avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Delbrossio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Weiss throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Weiss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Delbrossio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Weiss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Delbrossio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Weiss in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Weiss working the ground and pound but Delbrossio is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Weiss are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Delbrossio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Delbrossio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weiss looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Delbrossio is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss wants to control for a moment but Delbrossio uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Weiss working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Weiss lands a nice short elbow.
Delbrossio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weiss.
Weiss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Delbrossio is trying to stand.
Delbrossio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weiss.
Delbrossio is positioning himself well to prevent Weiss advancing to mount.
Weiss working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delbrossio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Weiss is trying to work for a kimura but Delbrossio is defending well.
Delbrossio wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Weiss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss stops Delbrossio from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Weiss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Delbrossio blocks a jab.
Delbrossio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weiss circles away quickly and effectively.
Weiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Weiss shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Delbrossio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tanner Weiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weiss is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss working the body and head with strikes.

Weiss swings around for an armbar but Delbrossio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weiss's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Weiss tries to keep at a distance but Delbrossio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weiss is trying to pull guard but Delbrossio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Weiss gets control of Delbrossio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weiss will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Weiss wants to sweep here but Delbrossio controlling him for the moment.
Weiss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weiss is working hard here to advance position.
Delbrossio is looking to work some ground and pound but Weiss has wrist control.
Delbrossio wants to stand but Weiss is controlling his posture from full guard.

Delbrossio gets to his feet. Weiss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delbrossio shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense.
Weiss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weiss blocks a head kick by Delbrossio.
Weiss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Delbrossio, right into the meat.

Weiss has managed to clinch.
Weiss has Delbrossio pressed against the cage, preventing Delbrossio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weiss fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delbrossio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weiss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Weiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weiss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Delbrossio instigates a clinch.
Delbrossio has had enough of the clinch but Weiss keeps him there for the moment.

Delbrossio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Delbrossio or perhaps it was just good defense by Weiss, which made it look bad.
Delbrossio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delbrossio rushes Weiss and presses him up against the cage.

Delbrossio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Delbrossio moves into the clinch.

Weiss has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Delbrossio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiss lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Delbrossio hold on?!
Delbrossio is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Delbrossio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Delbrossio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weiss avoids it really well and circles away.
Delbrossio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weiss lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That kick from Delbrossio tenderised Weiss's leg. Weiss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delbrossio throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delbrossio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weiss if he has to take too many more of those.
Weiss wants to clinch
and Delbrossio counters with a series of strikes. Weiss will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delbrossio throws a head kick that misses.
Weiss drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delbrossio sprawls and moves away.

Delbrossio darts in and clinches Weiss up against the cage.

Delbrossio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Delbrossio instigates a clinch.
Delbrossio is trying to break the clinch but Weiss is controlling him.

Delbrossio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delbrossio throws a sloppy head kick
and Weiss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delbrossio throws a leg kick

and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Delbrossio won't be happy with that.
Delbrossio defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Delbrossio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weiss scores with punches from side control.
Delbrossio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weiss trying to control the position but Delbrossio is working away.
Delbrossio tries to bench press Weiss off him but Weiss keeps the position.
Weiss creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Weiss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Weiss working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Delbrossio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Delbrossio taking a bit of punishment here - Weiss scoring with strikes.
Weiss postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Delbrossio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Weiss asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Weiss cracks Delbrossio with a big elbow.
Weiss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delbrossio keeps working.
Weiss landing strikes.
Weiss looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Delbrossio is avoiding damage well.
Weiss misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss working the ground and pound but Delbrossio is defending the strikes.
Weiss working the ground and pound from side control.
Delbrossio wants to get back to his feet but Weiss is dominant here and he's now got Delbrossio's back!
Weiss has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Delbrossio.

Weiss looking to break Delbrossio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Delbrossio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Weiss will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Weiss is looking for a choke. Delbrossio gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Delbrossio manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Delbrossio wants to stand and escape but instead Weiss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delbrossio wants to get back to his feet but Weiss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tanner Weiss.
I think Weiss 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Weiss!