PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Hamada (ranked 1432 p4p, 1677 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 189 p4p, 219 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hamada
vs
Mazzariello

180 cm
30
178
13 - 8 - 0

180 cm
27
167
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

HELLBENT

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Hamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mazzariello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hamada defends it well.
Hamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzariello.
Mazzariello scores with a body shot.
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Mazzariello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzariello.
Hamada misses with a left hand
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hamada throws the left hand but Mazzariello avoids the punch easily.
Mazzariello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazzariello just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzariello throws a low kick, looking for Hamada's leg but Hamada calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzariello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazzariello's head backwards.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Hamada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzariello. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamada half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzariello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazzariello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.

Mazzariello instigates a clinch.
Mazzariello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Hamada is trying to push Mazzariello away but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Hamada manages to break the clinch.
Mazzariello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazzariello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hamada rather than just go for the knockout.
Hamada scores with a three punch combo!
Hamada throws a jab when Mazzariello was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamada misses the target.
Hamada tries to bum rush Mazzariello with a series of wild strikes but Mazzariello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazzariello lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Mazzariello misses.
Hamada shoots in and drives through. Mazzariello sprawls well.
Mazzariello lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hamada misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello works Hamada's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Hamada, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzariello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazzariello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamada throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzariello walks into a left hand.
Mazzariello attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mazzariello just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada misses the jab.
Mazzariello doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hamada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazzariello counters with a nice body shot.
Mazzariello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hamada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mazzariello on his heels. He'll look to pass Mazzariello's guard now, I'm sure.
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mazzariello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamada is aware though and is defending well.

Mazzariello looking for a guillotine here but Hamada defends easily.
Hamada throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada working some strikes from top position.
Hamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzariello is keeping the position for now.
Hamada postures up.

Hamada stands up from Mazzariello's guard - Hamada perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazzariello! But no joy.

Mazzariello looking to score a takedown here. Hamada is defending well but Mazzariello drives through and ends up in Hamada's guard.

Hamada looking for subs off his back but Mazzariello has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hamada 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 prevents Hamada from improving his position.
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 Hamada's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is trying to stand back up but Mazzariello is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamada trying to control here.
Hamada strikes from the bottom but Mazzariello uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Hamada struggling a bit here.
Mazzariello lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hamada down.
Hamada is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Delbert Mazzariello will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mazzariello misses with a body shot.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Mazzariello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzariello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamada throws a right hand that Mazzariello ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazzariello also avoids with ease.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzariello defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Mazzariello blocks a head kick by Hamada.
Mazzariello with the counter takedown but Hamada avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazzariello.
Hamada throws a jab when Mazzariello was well out of range.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Mazzariello slips under a jab from Hamada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hamada misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzariello counters with a straight right hand.
Hamada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Hamada misses.
Mazzariello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazzariello defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
And Mazzariello tries to counter it with a takedown but Hamada pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mazzariello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamada somewhat.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Mazzariello missing with a left hand there. Hamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazzariello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Mazzariello misses.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Mazzariello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada fails with the takedown
and Mazzariello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamada lands a jab.
Mazzariello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamada moves away.
Ryo Hamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamada wants to slow Mazzariello down by chopping away at his legs.
Hamada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazzariello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazzariello lands with a hook. Hamada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamada moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzariello.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Mazzariello avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mazzariello continues to drive forward.
Mazzariello only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzariello wants a takedown but no success here.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage.
Hamada blocks a body shot from Mazzariello.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Mazzariello has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamada uses from the top position.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzariello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada distracts Mazzariello with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mazzariello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mazzariello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada gets full guard.
Hamada strikes from his own guard.
Mazzariello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mazzariello postures up in Hamada's guard and throws a big left but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delbert Mazzariello has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazzariello is in close to Hamada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hamada working a defensive guard but Mazzariello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sloppy strikes there by Mazzariello.
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzariello is working Hamada over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hamada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mazzariello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazzariello landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello scores with punches from side control.
Mazzariello grinds an elbow into Hamada's temple.
Mazzariello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamada keeps working.
Hamada is trying to improve his position.
Hamada takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mazzariello in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzariello scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mazzariello scores with a jab. Hamada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hamada misses the jab.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamada.
Mazzariello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hamada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mazzariello counters with a shoot takedown. Hamada fights it but they end up in guard.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Mazzariello is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamada looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mazzariello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mazzariello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamada is trying to stand.
Hamada is staying active underneath Mazzariello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamada.
Hamada is looking to stand up but Mazzariello isn't so interested in that idea.

Hamada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mazzariello defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada has momentary wrist control but Mazzariello slips an elbow through the middle.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzariello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamada's head.
Hamada is trying to control the position but Mazzariello postures up.
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom.
Hamada has momentary wrist control but Mazzariello slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamada controls Mazzariello momentarily but Mazzariello frees himself.
Hamada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is looking to stand back up but Mazzariello counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hamada.
Mazzariello working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mazzariello working the head and body with strikes.
Mazzariello wants to take a breather but Hamada is having none of it.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Mazzariello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mazzariello scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mazzariello with the ground and pound but Hamada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Mazzariello is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mazzariello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hamada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mazzariello has managed to get both his arms back between Hamada's legs - danger averted.

Mazzariello is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzariello stopping the sweep attempt from Hamada.
Delbert Mazzariello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Hamada is looking for a triangle but Mazzariello pushes his legs off easily.
Mazzariello scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mazzariello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hamada looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamada, not yet.
Mazzariello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzariello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzariello sitting in guard here, content to control.

Hamada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzariello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzariello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzariello has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello!
A relieved looking Delbert Mazzariello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.