PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Di Vaio
vs
Train

176 cm
18
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rex Train!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Train fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Di Vaio sprawls well initially but Train persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Train with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Di Vaio is looking to get back to full guard here but Train has managed to pass to side control instead.
Train wants to lay and pray for a moment but Di Vaio keeps working.
Train slows the pace down.

Train decides to stand back up. Train steps back and let's Di Vaio get back to his feet.
Train tries for a takedown but Di Vaio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Train shoots in but Di Vaio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Train swats away the attempt to clinch by Di Vaio.
Di Vaio is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Vaio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Train tries to clinch but Di Vaio is having none of it.
Train uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Di Vaio.
Train changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Di Vaio tries to avoid it but Train manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Di Vaio to the ground. Di Vaio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filippo Di Vaio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Train.
Train fails with the takedown.
Train misses with a takedown attempt
and Di Vaio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Train looks gassed!
Di Vaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Train moves away.
Train fails with the takedown
and Di Vaio counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Di Vaio. That's going to slow Train down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Train with a lazy takedown attempt
and Di Vaio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Di Vaio connects with a body shot that sends Train's belly button to the back.
Di Vaio shoots in for a takedown but Train shows good takedown defense.
Train misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Train swinging wildly here.
Di Vaio throws a lazy right hand but Train sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Di Vaio with a hook.
Train tries to clinch there but Di Vaio circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Train manages to avoid it.
Di Vaio misses with a wild body shot.
Train blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Train.
Di Vaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Train.
Di Vaio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Train checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Train avoids the body shot from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio misses with a body shot.
Di Vaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Train.
Rex Train seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train tries to clinch but Di Vaio is having none of it.
Di Vaio throws a leg kick but Train moved away.
Train misses the shot to the body.

Di Vaio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Train tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Di Vaio is in Train's guard.
Di Vaio passes Train's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Di Vaio is pressing down on Train's thigh, looking to free his foot. Train is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Train is looking to control Di Vaio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Train avoid being mounted?
Di Vaio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Train knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Train is concentrating on defense, preventing Di Vaio from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filippo Di Vaio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Train swinging wildly here.
Di Vaio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Train.
Di Vaio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Train paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Train avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Di Vaio misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Train closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Di Vaio did well to prevent Train getting side control.
Train seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Di Vaio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Di Vaio is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Train seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Di Vaio is trying to get back to full guard.

Di Vaio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Train pulls his head out easily.
Di Vaio wants to improve his position but Train is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Vaio is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Train tries to stand but can't do so whilst Di Vaio controls his leg.
Di Vaio is looking to improve his position.
Train not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Train is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Train really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Vaio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Di Vaio is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio is pressing down on Train's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Di Vaio looking for a guillotine here but Train defends easily.
Train controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Train looking to pass the guard.

Di Vaio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Di Vaio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Train controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train tries to free his leg and advance position but Di Vaio is retaining full guard.
Di Vaio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Train is one step ahead there.
Di Vaio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Train must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Train controlling from the top position.
Train stands and throws Di Vaio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Train tries to move into full mount but can't pass Di Vaio's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Train throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Train showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Train gets a double leg takedown into Di Vaio's guard.

Train drops back looking for a leg! Di Vaio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Di Vaio manages to kick Train off! Train jumps back into Di Vaio's guard.
Train wants to pass the guard but Di Vaio is keeping the position.
Rex Train has got the better of the ground game so far.
Train stopping the sweep attempt from Di Vaio.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Di Vaio is on top in guard.
Train wants to sweep but no luck.
Train keeping full guard, as Di Vaio tries to pass.
Train wants to get back to his feet but Di Vaio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Train takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Train keeping full guard, as Di Vaio tries to pass.
Di Vaio trying to control the position from guard on top but Train is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Di Vaio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Train avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Train has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Di Vaio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Di Vaio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Di Vaio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Train is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Di Vaio, into his guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio keeping moving, preventing Train from controlling successfully.
Di Vaio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Train manages to get himself to full guard.
Di Vaio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Train is keeping the position for now.
Di Vaio preventing the sweep.
Di Vaio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Train swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio looking to sit in guard and control but Train gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Train is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Di Vaio working for a triangle but Train defends it easily.
Train preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Di Vaio keeping moving, preventing Train from controlling successfully.
Di Vaio is trying to control the position but Train postures up.
Di Vaio wants to improve his position but instead Train has moved into half guard.
Train content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di Vaio moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Filippo Di Vaio.
I think Di Vaio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filippo Di Vaio!