PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gianmarco Zaniboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodel Hiligaynon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiligaynon has chosen Rodel, bomaye! Rodel, bomaye! Rodel, bomaye! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Zaniboni
vs
Hiligaynon

175 cm
26
149 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

170 cm
25
157 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation
[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gianmarco Zaniboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodel Hiligaynon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaniboni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiligaynon as he jumps to the side.
Zaniboni swings for the body but Hiligaynon moves out of range.
Hiligaynon cracks the inside of Zaniboni's front leg.

Hiligaynon gets a double leg takedown into Zaniboni's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zaniboni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaniboni keeping full guard, as Hiligaynon tries to pass.
Zaniboni keeping moving, preventing Hiligaynon from controlling successfully.
Zaniboni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hiligaynon!
Zaniboni looking to control but Hiligaynon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zaniboni misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni lands a big elbow.
Hiligaynon is trying to escape the mount.
Zaniboni wants to control the pace but Hiligaynon is squirming around nicely.
Hiligaynon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hiligaynon 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.
Hiligaynon wants to get back to full guard.
Zaniboni is keen to just control but Hiligaynon is a slippery customer.
Hiligaynon wants to improve his position but Zaniboni is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiligaynon trying to control here.

Zaniboni seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
Hiligaynon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaniboni postures up.
Zaniboni stands and throws Hiligaynon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaniboni has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hiligaynon!
Zaniboni postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hiligaynon looks a forlorn figure.
Hiligaynon is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni with a couple of short strikes.
Hiligaynon is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaniboni has a good base and remains in mount.
Zaniboni looking to control but Hiligaynon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zaniboni looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hiligaynon tries to reverse the position but Zaniboni maintains control.
Hiligaynon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zaniboni lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Zaniboni landing strikes, looking to finish!

Hiligaynon is rocked!
Hiligaynon is looking to improve his position but Zaniboni isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiligaynon is still in real trouble! Can Zaniboni finish him?
Hiligaynon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zaniboni avoids the attempt from Hiligaynon to control.

Zaniboni wants to finish this one by submission but Hiligaynon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zaniboni.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni lands a big shot to the head and Hiligaynon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gianmarco Zaniboni!
Gianmarco Zaniboni very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.