|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Gazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazza comes into the arena with National Anthem of Italy blaring out of the sound system. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Domenic Gazza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Bosch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosch tries a head kick but it misses.
Gazza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gazza swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Gazza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bosch pinned against the cage. Bosch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bosch throws a sloppy head kick and Gazza moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gazza counters with a takedown into side control.
Bosch is not content to let Gazza control the position.
Bosch parries the strikes from Gazza easily there. Gazza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bosch to escape.
Bosch wants to control but Gazza postures up.
An elbow from Gazza crashes against the mat.
Gazza scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazza throws an elbow but Bosch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gazza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gazza throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gazza throws an elbow but Bosch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gazza trying to control the action but Bosch is working from the bottom.
Gazza cracks Bosch with a big elbow.
Bosch defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazza landing strikes.
Gazza lands a nice forearm strike.
Gazza working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Bosch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gazza working the ground and pound.
Bosch looks gassed!
Check out the look on Gazza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gazza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bosch down.
Gazza connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bosch some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazza grinds an elbow into Bosch's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gazza wants to control but Bosch is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bosch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gazza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gazza working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gazza landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Gazza dominated that round.
That's time! Gazza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gazza scores with a nice strike.
Bosch throws a nice looking combination but Gazza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mark Bosch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gazza shoots for a double leg takedown but Bosch sprawls well. He's pushed Gazza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gazza shoots in but no luck this time.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazza throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch scores with a head kick. Gazza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gazza wants to clinch up but Bosch keeps it at a distance.
Gazza blocks a head kick by Bosch.
Gazza tries to clinch there but Bosch circles away.
Gazza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bosch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gazza is in Bosch's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bosch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bosch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gazza landing with the ground and pound.
Bosch is breathing heavily.
Gazza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gazza works over Bosch with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gazza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gazza thows a big elbow that misses.
Gazza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gazza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gazza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bosch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gazza with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazza cracks Bosch with a solid left hand.
Gazza connects with a couple of short punches.
Gazza landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gazza is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosch has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazza forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Gazza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Gazza throws a hook to the side of Bosch's head but Bosch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gazza.
Gazza throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosch misses with a double jab
and Gazza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bosch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazza shoots in for a double leg but Bosch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bosch tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gazza misses the target.
Gazza doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosch circles away.
Gazza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bosch pinned against the cage. Bosch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazza moves in looking to clinch but Bosch pushes him off.
Gazza blocks a head kick by Bosch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bosch thumps Gazza with a low kick.
Domenic Gazza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gazza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Bosch to counter with a crisp jab.
Mark Bosch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosch throws a poor cross that misses
and Gazza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Gazza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gazza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Domenic Gazza!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Domenic Gazza!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Domenic Gazza!
Domenic Gazza wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
23% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
