PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bianchi (ranked 604 p4p, 78 weight class) and Damen Mayer (ranked 1095 p4p, 135 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bianchi
vs
Mayer

180 cm
33
164 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

170 cm
33
150 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
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Cardio machine

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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Damen Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianchi ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.
A little feinted left hand from Bianchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Bianchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mayer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Mayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Mayer pulls guard.
Mayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bianchi is one step ahead there.
Bianchi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mayer is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayer's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Mayer looking for a guillotine here but Bianchi defends easily.
Bianchi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mayer is proving hard to escape from.

Mayer is looking for a triangle but Bianchi pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Bianchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bianchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bianchi manages to avoid it.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Bianchi saw that one coming.

Bianchi tries to sprawl but Mayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bianchi is trying to stand.
Bianchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayer's back!
Bianchi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mayer doesn't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer trying to control the hands but Bianchi won't let him.
Mayer is trying to break free.
Bianchi tries to get the hooks in deep but Mayer pushed the leg off.
Mayer wants to escape the position.
Bianchi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bianchi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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.
Bianchi continues to stall.
Bianchi controlling well, preventing Mayer from escaping the position.
Bianchi controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer turns into Bianchi and is now in his guard.

Bianchi pushes Mayer off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Bianchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bianchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Bianchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayer.
Mayer shoots in and drives through. Bianchi sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bianchi misses the target.
Bianchi staying out of range there.
Mayer slips a straight right by Bianchi.
Bianchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayer.
Mayer wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bianchi misses the target.

Mayer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer.
Mayer preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is keeping the position.
Bianchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayer manages to get himself to full guard.

Bianchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bianchi has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.
Mayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Bianchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bianchi uses his free foot to push down on Mayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mayer.
Mayer wants to hold on but Bianchi pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi wants to control but instead Mayer manages to regain half guard.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bianchi wants to take a breather but Mayer is having none of it.
Mayer is trying to get back to full guard.

Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bianchi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.
Bianchi wants to stand up but Mayer is controlling the position.

Mayer actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer wants to control but Bianchi is keeping busy.
Bianchi wants to get back to his feet.
Bianchi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bianchi swivels and escapes.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Bianchi moved out of range.
Bianchi dips to his left and cracks Mayer with an uppercut!
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bianchi on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer lands an overhand right.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Bianchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Bianchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayer throws out the jab.
Bianchi defending well as Mayer loads up on a big left hand.

Mayer has closed the distance and engaged Bianchi in a clinch.
Bianchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bianchi working aggressively here.
Bianchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Mayer as the two fighters clinch.
Mayer blocks an uppercut.
Bianchi gets underhooks to prevent Mayer's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Bianchi.
A hook to the body from Mayer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bianchi backwards.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bianchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
Mayer blocks a body shot from Bianchi.
Bianchi misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Bianchi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bianchi walks into a straight right hand from Mayer.
Bianchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayer throws a right and a left that Bianchi avoids nicely.
Mayer tries to clinch there but Bianchi circles away.
Bianchi is looking to counter punch.
Bianchi jabs Mayer right on the nose. Mayer blinks but takes it well.
Damen Mayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Mayer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayer staying out of range there.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Bianchi.
Bianchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayer moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bianchi pinned against the cage. Bianchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Bianchi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer scores with a shot to the body.
Bianchi slips under a jab.
Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Mayer feints the counter takedown.
Mayer tests Bianchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bianchi circles away.

Mayer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mayer being controlled here momentarily.
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Bianchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi wants to stand up but Mayer is controlling him.
Bianchi has Mayer pulled in close to control his posture.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Bianchi keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mayer won't allow Bianchi to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Bianchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Mayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bianchi!

Bianchi throws Mayer to one side and escapes!
Mayer swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Mayer throws a hook but Bianchi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bianchi misses the target.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bianchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bianchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bianchi slips under a jab.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Bianchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Bianchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bianchi.
Bianchi misses with a looping left.
Bianchi throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Bianchi.

Mayer drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mayer has gone for a leg lock! Bianchi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mayer's guard.

Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bianchi wanted to stand there but Mayer had control of the position.
Bianchi slips nicely into half guard.
Bianchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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 Bobby Bianchi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bianchi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bianchi!
A very excited looking Bobby Bianchi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.