PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugsy Seigel (ranked 1043 p4p, 1409 weight class) and Chris Tosanesti (ranked 157 p4p, 204 weight class). Bugsy Seigel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Tosanesti's chin.

Seigel
vs
Tosanesti

193 cm
23
245
7 - 4 - 0

202 cm
21
266
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Tosanesti!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seigel missing with a left hand there. Tosanesti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seigel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tosanesti.
Seigel tries to clinch up but Tosanesti circles away and keeps his distance.
Tosanesti looks to land a left hand but Seigel moved out of range nicely.

Seigel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seigel tries a knee to the head but Tosanesti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seigel has a couple of punches blocked by Tosanesti.
Seigel is stalling here.
Seigel can't find room to land a body shot as Tosanesti controls the action.
Tosanesti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosanesti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seigel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seigel. Tosanesti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seigel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seigel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tosanesti misses with an uppercut. Seigel saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Seigel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Seigel misses.

Tosanesti scores with a takedown into Seigel's guard.
Tosanesti trying to control the position from guard on top but Seigel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti throwing strikes but missing.
Tosanesti wants to control from the top but Seigel keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Seigel holds on and takes a little breather.
Tosanesti throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tosanesti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Seigel pushes Tosanesti away with a front kick.
Seigel tries to land a front kick but Tosanesti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tosanesti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tosanesti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seigel misses with a leg kick
and Tosanesti counters with a two punch combo.
Seigel checks a low kick from Tosanesti.
Seigel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seigel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tosanesti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Seigel's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tosanesti throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosanesti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti throws a looping overhand right but Seigel ducks down to avoid it.
Seigel is looking to counter the offense by Tosanesti and move into the clinch.
Chris Tosanesti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosanesti slips a straight right by Seigel.
Good exchange - Tosanesti coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seigel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tosanesti scores with a decent looking hook.
Tosanesti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tosanesti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seigel tries to land a front kick but Tosanesti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosanesti. Seigel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosanesti tests Seigel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tosanesti throws out a loose jab but Seigel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seigel misses with a wild body shot.
Tosanesti cracks Seigel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Tosanesti - just one landing.
Seigel moves forwards but Tosanesti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seigel ducks under a wild hook from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seigel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosanesti moves away.
Tosanesti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tosanesti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel punishes Tosanesti's body with a nice straight punch.
Seigel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tosanesti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seigel thinking.
Seigel connects with a leg kick.
Tosanesti dives in for a single leg takedown but Seigel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bugsy Seigel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosanesti throws a sloppy body shot

and Seigel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the head but Tosanesti blocks with his arms.
Seigel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tosanesti controls his hands.
Seigel tries to land knees in the clinch but Tosanesti avoids the damage to the body.
Seigel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tosanesti is looking for a takedown.
Seigel tries to stall but Tosanesti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seigel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bugsy Seigel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Tosanesti.
Seigel misses with a knee to the head.
Seigel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seigel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tosanesti.
Seigel has a couple of punches blocked by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seigel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seigel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosanesti blocking some punches.
Seigel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tosanesti blocks it with crossed arms.
Seigel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Seigel.

Seigel drops Tosanesti with a big knee straight up the middle! Tosanesti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Tosanesti is rocked!

It looks like Chris Tosanesti has been cut.
Tosanesti is breathing heavily.
Tosanesti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tosanesti is still on wobbly legs! Can Seigel finish him?
Seigel throws a wild body kick that Tosanesti sees coming a mile off.
Tosanesti tries to get into range but Seigel steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tosanesti! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Seigel scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bugsy Seigel!
A relieved looking Bugsy Seigel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.