PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam LaFonsetta (ranked 4758 p4p, 3158 weight class) and Shannon Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 398 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

LaFonsetta
vs
Hood

195 cm
25
220
1 - 1 - 0

202 cm
20
205
1 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam LaFonsetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Shannon Hood!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hood clinches.
LaFonsetta is defending well against a takedown attempt.

LaFonsetta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hood regains guard.
LaFonsetta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaFonsetta working some strikes from top position.
LaFonsetta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LaFonsetta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LaFonsetta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hood's head.
Hood has momentary wrist control but LaFonsetta slips an elbow through the middle.
LaFonsetta landing some decent shots from guard.
Hood is looking to stand up but LaFonsetta isn't so interested in that idea.
LaFonsetta stays in close to Hood's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFonsetta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LaFonsetta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hood on the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hood manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
LaFonsetta tries for a takedown. No joy.
LaFonsetta tries to pull guard but Hood holds him up against the cage and eventually LaFonsetta drops back down to his feet.
LaFonsetta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hood is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hood stops a takedown attempt from LaFonsetta.

Hood gets control of LaFonsetta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
LaFonsetta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hood being controlled here, momentarily.
LaFonsetta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta postures up.
LaFonsetta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LaFonsetta trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
Hood looks winded!
LaFonsetta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LaFonsetta works over Hood with some ground and pound from guard.
LaFonsetta working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaFonsetta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LaFonsetta with a nice head shot there.
LaFonsetta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaFonsetta is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaFonsetta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hood's head.
LaFonsetta is in close to Hood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFonsetta is in close to Hood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hood wants to stand but LaFonsetta is controlling the position.

LaFonsetta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hood, up you get!
LaFonsetta tries to clinch there but Hood circles away.

LaFonsetta looking to score a takedown here. Hood is defending well but LaFonsetta drives through and ends up in Hood's guard.
Hood trying to keep a closed guard but LaFonsetta is proving a slippery customer.
LaFonsetta working some strikes from top position.
LaFonsetta cracks Hood with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LaFonsetta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
LaFonsetta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LaFonsetta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LaFonsetta working some strikes from top position.
Hood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFonsetta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hood is rocked!
LaFonsetta works over Hood with some ground and pound from guard.
Hood is still in real trouble! Can LaFonsetta finish him?
LaFonsetta loads up on a big left hand. Hood felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - LaFonsetta looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hood can't hide his disappointment, as LaFonsetta celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam LaFonsetta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

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