PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gajah Mada (ranked 24710 p4p, 5896 weight class) and Guiseppe Algiorno (ranked 700 p4p, 602 weight class). Mada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fighter Mode. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mada
vs
Algiorno

190 cm
25
180
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
170
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gajah Mada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guiseppe Algiorno!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mada is defended easily by Algiorno.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses.

Algiorno clinches up with Mada and pushes him back against the cage.
Algiorno wants a takedown.

Mada ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Algiorno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Algiorno defends well.
Algiorno tries to free his leg and advance position but Mada is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno prevents Mada from getting back to his feet.
Mada keeping moving, preventing Algiorno from controlling successfully.
Algiorno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mada swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno trying to control but Mada is working from the bottom.
Mada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Algiorno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Algiorno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Algiorno advances to mount.
Mada is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mada wants to hold on but Algiorno pushes him away.
Mada wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Algiorno.
You get the feeling that Mada really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mada is looking to improve his position but Algiorno isn't that keen on the idea.

Algiorno goes for an armbar but Mada turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mada.
Algiorno managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mada trying to control the position from guard on top but Algiorno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mada stands up from Algiorno's guard - Mada perhaps looking for a knockout.
Algiorno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Algiorno slams his shin into Mada's torso.
Algiorno throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Algiorno closes the distance and pushes Mada back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Algiorno.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Algiorno misses with a knee strike.
Mada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Algiorno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Algiorno prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gajah Mada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mada letting Algiorno take a breather here.
Mada is trying to pull guard but Algiorno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Algiorno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mada is defending well.
Algiorno connects with a knee to the head.
Mada jumps guard but Algiorno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mada tries to land knees in the clinch but Algiorno avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Algiorno shoots for a double leg takedown but Mada sprawls well. He's pushed Algiorno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Algiorno's guard.
Algiorno is wriggling around but Mada manages to pass to half guard.

Mada slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mada.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mada decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Algiorno's waist but Algiorno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mada off to one side.
Mada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mada counters with a three punch combo that has Algiorno backing up. Algiorno nods at Mada to acknowledge the strikes.
Mada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Algiorno tries to avoid it but Mada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Algiorno to the ground. Algiorno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Algiorno closes the distance and clinches.
Algiorno just leaning against Mada, taking a breather.
Mada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Algiorno scores with a hook to the body.
Algiorno keeps control of Mada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno taking a breather.
Algiorno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mada prevents it.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the head but Mada blocks with his arms.
Algiorno can't get the takedown.
Gajah Mada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guiseppe Algiorno.
Mada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Algiorno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mada shoots in but Algiorno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mada shoots in and drives through. Algiorno sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Algiorno defends well and Mada ends up having to push Algiorno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Algiorno is looking to take this one to the mat.

Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Algiorno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Algiorno has Mada up against the cage in a clinch.

Algiorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mada keeps the fight on the outside.
Mada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Algiorno's waist but Algiorno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mada off to one side.
Algiorno connects with a high kick.
Algiorno moves in looking to clinch but Mada pushes him off.
Algiorno throws a combination. Mada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
Mada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mada tries to close the distance and clinch but Algiorno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mada fails with a takedown attempt.
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mada tries for a takedown but Algiorno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Algiorno misses with a head kick.
Algiorno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mada counters with a one-two to the body.

Algiorno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Algiorno wants to take the fight to the mat but Mada manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guiseppe Algiorno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Algiorno misses with a head kick.
Mada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Algiorno defends it nicely.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Algiorno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mada tries to avoid it but Algiorno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mada to the ground. Mada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mada jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Algiorno clinches up with Mada and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Algiorno.
Mada looking to throw knees to the head but Algiorno is blocking nicely.
Mada is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Algiorno shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been informed that Algiorno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mada has a takedown stuffed.

Algiorno moves into the clinch.
Mada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gajah Mada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guiseppe Algiorno.

Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Algiorno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mada gets a double leg takedown into Algiorno's guard.
Mada wants to control from the top but Algiorno keeps moving.
Mada controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mada wants to control from the top but Algiorno keeps moving.
Mada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Algiorno is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Algiorno trying to control from the bottom.
Algiorno is refusing to be controlled, as Mada sits in half guard.
Mada prevents Algiorno from standing back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Algiorno misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Mada pushes Algiorno up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Algiorno throws an elbow but misses.
Algiorno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Algiorno darts in looking for a takedown but Mada gets double underhooks and turns Algiorno into the cage.
Mada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Mada moves into the clinch.
Mada is trying to drag Algiorno to the mat but Algiorno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mada misses with an elbow over the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Algiorno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mada after a bit of a struggle.
Gajah Mada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guiseppe Algiorno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Algiorno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guiseppe Algiorno.
I've got Algiorno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guiseppe Algiorno!
The defeated Gajah Mada had this to say: 'World please forgive Me'.