PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mancha Aisland (ranked 2045 p4p, 1347 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 247 p4p, 176 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Delbert Mazzariello enters the cage!

Aisland
vs
Mazzariello

158 cm
32
155
13 - 7 - 0

180 cm
32
160
20 - 17 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mancha Aisland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mazzariello moves into the clinch successfully.
Mazzariello lands with a short shot to the head.
Aisland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aisland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazzariello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aisland moves forwards but Mazzariello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazzariello throws a body punch but Aisland moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazzariello as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aisland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Aisland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick

and Aisland counters with a single leg into guard. Mazzariello didn't expect that.
Aisland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzariello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Mazzariello has wrist control.
Aisland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazzariello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Mazzariello keeps moving.
Mazzariello trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aisland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mazzariello counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancha Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzariello tries to work over Aisland's front leg with a kick but Aisland checks it.
Aisland attempts a counter takedown but Mazzariello avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, jab by Mazzariello - just one landing.
Mazzariello is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aisland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Mazzariello releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Mazzariello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aisland, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzariello digs a right hand underneath Aisland's ribcage. Aisland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aisland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mazzariello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aisland has Mazzariello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mazzariello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mazzariello is leaning against Aisland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazzariello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick that is checked

and Aisland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mazzariello is looking to improve his position.
Mazzariello is trying to control but Aisland manages to pass to mount!

Aisland is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mazzariello has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mazzariello!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Mazzariello has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aisland wants to sweep here but Mazzariello controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mazzariello getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Mazzariello takes the fight into the clinch.
Mazzariello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aisland looking for a takedown.
Aisland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mazzariello after a bit of a struggle.
Mazzariello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aisland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mazzariello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancha Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzariello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzariello is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Aisland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aisland is working for takedown but Mazzariello is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aisland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mazzariello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzariello.
Aisland goes for a takedown attempt but Mazzariello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Aisland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazzariello to the mat! Mazzariello manages to get full guard.
Aisland being controlled here momentarily.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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 has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mazzariello is taking a breather. Aisland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello uses his free foot to push down on Aisland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aisland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello controlling from mount.
Mazzariello breaks from Aisland's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mazzariello controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Mazzariello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aisland tries to improve his position but instead Mazzariello has taken his back!
Mazzariello is riding his opponent, not letting Aisland buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Aisland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mazzariello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
That's time! Aisland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mazzariello throws a body punch but Aisland moves out of range.
Mazzariello scores with a jab. Aisland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mazzariello has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aisland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mazzariello counters by moving into the clinch.
Mazzariello prevents the takedown attempt.
Mazzariello lands a left hand.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazzariello is leaning against Aisland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Aisland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mazzariello regains guard.
Mazzariello seems keen to control Aisland's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzariello.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Mazzariello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aisland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzariello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aisland trying to control but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aisland looks for a takedown but Mazzariello sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancha Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aisland.
Aisland attempts a counter takedown but Mazzariello avoids it well and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazzariello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Mazzariello fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aisland to the ground. Mazzariello is now in Aisland's guard.
Aisland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mazzariello controls the pace.
Aisland wants to improve his position but instead Mazzariello has moved into half guard.
Mazzariello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aisland wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mazzariello seems content to control.
Mazzariello is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aisland reverses the position - he's now on top in Mazzariello's guard.
Aisland is looking to pass into half guard but Mazzariello pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mazzariello is in guard.

Mazzariello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aisland wants to control but Mazzariello passes easily into half guard.
Mazzariello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Delbert Mazzariello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mazzariello jumps into side control!
Mazzariello controlling from side mount.
Mazzariello advances to mount.
Mancha Aisland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzariello controlling from the full mount.

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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello!
After the fight, Delbert Mazzariello was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.