PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 2311 p4p, 2394 weight class) and Paddy OBrien (ranked 329 p4p, 339 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mazzariello
vs
OBrien

180 cm
19
179
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
21
177
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Finnish Elite Extreme Science

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Delbert Mazzariello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddy OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzariello circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Mazzariello was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OBrien connects with an inside leg kick.

Mazzariello looking to score a takedown here. OBrien is defending well but Mazzariello drives through and ends up in OBrien's guard.
Mazzariello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mazzariello scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mazzariello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of OBrien's head.
Mazzariello throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mazzariello throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazzariello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OBrien looking to control but Mazzariello passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello throwing shots but OBrien is blocking nicely.
Mazzariello is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien wants to control but Mazzariello passes into side.
Mazzariello working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
OBrien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mazzariello cracks OBrien with a big elbow.
Mazzariello landing strikes.
Mazzariello creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mazzariello lands a decent elbow from side control.
OBrien wants to control but Mazzariello postures up.
Mazzariello is working OBrien over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mazzariello is working OBrien over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
OBrien is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mazzariello is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The referee warns OBrien that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mazzariello lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mazzariello content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mazzariello cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mazzariello landing shots from mount.
OBrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien wants to try and get back to his feet.
OBrien wants to control but Mazzariello is having none of it.
OBrien working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien tries to hold on but Mazzariello pushes him away.
Mazzariello scoring with strikes but OBrien is staying in there.
Mazzariello trying to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien tries to hold on but Mazzariello pushes him away.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

OBrien moves into the clinch.

OBrien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mazzariello uses from the top position.

OBrien working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mazzariello has passed into half guard!
Mazzariello drops an elbow to the side of OBrien's head.
Mazzariello 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.
Mazzariello is trying to control. OBrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Mazzariello connects with a nice short shot to OBrien's temple.

OBrien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazzariello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Mazzariello.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazzariello lands a nice short elbow.
Mazzariello working OBrien over with strikes.
Mazzariello is trying to control. OBrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mazzariello slips a nice elbow through OBrien's hands, connecting with OBrien's forehead.
Mazzariello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mazzariello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Mazzariello is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OBrien sees it coming and defends easily.
Mazzariello is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello blocks the strikes from OBrien.
OBrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mazzariello trying to control the pace.
Mazzariello winds up and cracks OBrien with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OBrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mazzariello content to control rather than advance.
Mazzariello is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Mazzariello is trying to work for a kimura but OBrien is defending well.
OBrien is looking to control Mazzariello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OBrien avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzariello working the head and body with strikes.
Mazzariello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello not doing much here.

OBrien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazzariello moves nicely into side control.
OBrien wants to control but Mazzariello postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
OBrien taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello dominated that second round.
That's time! Mazzariello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

OBrien wants to clinch up but Mazzariello keeps it at a distance.

Mazzariello throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OBrien tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mazzariello is in OBrien's guard.
Mazzariello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?

OBrien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzariello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazzariello working some strikes from top position.
Mazzariello working some strikes from top position.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Mazzariello postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzariello with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazzariello scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzariello's guard.

Mazzariello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Mazzariello is keeping the position.

Mazzariello is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.

Mazzariello looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but OBrien is defending well. Mazzariello quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! OBrien has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mazzariello celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Delbert Mazzariello!