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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Parisini (ranked 1503 p4p, 1575 weight class) and Jesse Kidd (ranked 192 p4p, 201 weight class). The key to victory for Lou Parisini has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Parisini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parisini enables Kidd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parisini manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parisini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kidd has gone for a leg lock! Parisini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kidd's guard.
Parisini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parisini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kidd working for a triangle but Parisini defends it easily.
Parisini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parisini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Parisini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kidd looking for submissions off his back.
Kidd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisini trying to pass the guard but Kidd defending well.
Parisini is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Parisini sits in half guard.
Parisini prevents Kidd from improving his position.
Kidd is pressing down on Parisini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parisini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parisini looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
Kidd working for a triangle but Parisini defends it easily.
Parisini tries to free his leg and advance position but Kidd is retaining full guard.
Kidd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parisini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parisini looking to pass the guard.
Kidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Parisini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parisini pulls his head out easily.
Parisini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kidd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kidd with the active half guard here but Parisini passes nicely into side control.
Parisini gets to mount! Kidd was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kidd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kidd working to try and regain half guard.
Parisini wants to stand but Kidd is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Parisini takes Kidd's back.
Kidd defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Parisini's arms.
Kidd rolls, trying to escape but Parisini keeps control of the position.
Parisini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kidd is really stuck here.
Kidd keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisini wants to control but Kidd is keeping busy.
Kidd is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd is still trying to improve position.
Kidd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Parisini's guard. Nice work there by Kidd.
Kidd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parisini is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kidd, into his guard.
Kidd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parisini has picked Kidd up and slammed him! Kidd can't keep hold of the triangle and Parisini manages to pass to side control!
Parisini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kidd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parisini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kidd!
Kidd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kidd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lou Parisini will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kidd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parisini stuffs the takedown.
Kidd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parisini counters with a straight right hand.
Parisini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kidd sprawling to the canvas! Kidd rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Parisini finish him?!
It looks like Jesse Kidd has been cut.
Kidd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parisini sprawls well initially but Kidd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parisini is concentrating on defense, preventing Kidd from advancing position.
Kidd is thwarting Parisini's attempts to control the position.
Parisini is controlling Kidd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Parisini is defending against the submission attempts here by Kidd.
Parisini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidd can do to turn this around?
Parisini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kidd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kidd's back!
Kidd is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kidd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd is staying active underneath Parisini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parisini tries to pass to full mount but Kidd defends it.
Kidd is not content to let Parisini control the position.
Kidd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parisini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kidd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parisini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kidd actively working from the bottom here.
Parisini is keen to just control but Kidd is a slippery customer.
Kidd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kidd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parisini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisini looking to control but Kidd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parisini looking to secure an arm triangle but Kidd defends it well.
Parisini tries to control but Kidd wriggling away.
Parisini prevents Kidd from getting the reversal.
Parisini moves to take his opponent's back.
Parisini struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Kidd right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Parisini's arms.
Kidd is in bad spot here.
Parisini looking for the choke from the back.
Kidd breaks Parisini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Parisini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kidd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parisini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parisini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parisini!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parisini staying calm.
Kidd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parisini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Parisini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kidd's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Kidd fails with a takedown attempt.
Kidd scores with a takedown into Parisini's guard.
Parisini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kidd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parisini is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kidd, into his guard.
Parisini wants to pass the guard but Kidd is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd looking for a guillotine here but Parisini defends easily.
Parisini forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kidd looking for a kimura from the bottom but Parisini passes into side control!
Parisini trying to control the action but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parisini is trying to get an arm triangle but Kidd is defending well.
Parisini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parisini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kidd is not content to let Parisini control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parisini gets to mount! Kidd was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kidd is desperately trying to improve his position but Parisini has a good base and remains in mount.
Parisini controlling the pace for now.
Kidd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kidd is controlling an arm, preventing Parisini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Parisini is looking to stand but Kidd has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Parisini trying to control but Kidd is having none of it.
Parisini looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd tries to improve his position but instead Parisini has taken his back!
Kidd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kidd defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Parisini's arms.
Kidd tries to roll but Parisini sticks to his back.
Parisini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kidd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
It looks like Parisini is going to stand back up.
Kidd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Parisini escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Parisini!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd tries to buck Parisini off but Parisini is having none of it.
Kidd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parisini moves into full mount!
Parisini fails to advance to Kidd's back.
Kidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kidd sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lou Parisini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parisini trying to mount his opponent but Kidd defends it.
Parisini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd tries to reverse the position but Parisini maintains control.
Jesse Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lou Parisini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kidd is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Parisini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parisini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Parisini!
After winning the bout, Lou Parisini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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