PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Bodini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Court Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alberto Bodini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bodini
vs
Mckenzie

170 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

193 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Bodini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Court Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mckenzie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bodini is trying to defend but Mckenzie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mckenzie with the ground and pound but Bodini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bodini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bodini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mckenzie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bodini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mckenzie has Bodini in his guard.
Bodini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mckenzie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Mckenzie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bodini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bodini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bodini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mckenzie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bodini defends well.
Bodini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bodini throwing strikes but missing.
Mckenzie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bodini postures up in Mckenzie's guard and throws a big left but Mckenzie blocks it.
Bodini is in close to Mckenzie's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Bodini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bodini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mckenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mckenzie can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie keeping moving, preventing Bodini from controlling successfully.
Mckenzie has control of Bodini's left arm, preventing Bodini from doing any damage.
Bodini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mckenzie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodini wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Mckenzie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Bodini. Those never looked like landing.
Mckenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bodini tries to avoid it but Mckenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bodini to the ground. Bodini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bodini jabs at Mckenzie's body.
Alberto Bodini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bodini drops Mckenzie with a beautiful combination! Mckenzie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bodini is looking for the KO!

It looks like Court Mckenzie has been cut.
Bodini swings for the body but Mckenzie moves out of range.

Bodini gets caught napping as Mckenzie dives in and scores a takedown. Bodini manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie won't allow Bodini to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bodini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mckenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mckenzie won't allow Bodini to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie throws a strike but Bodini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bodini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mckenzie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mckenzie controlling the position.
Bodini lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodini wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Mckenzie trying to control the position here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Court Mckenzie wasn't active enough on the ground.

Mckenzie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bodini to the mat! Bodini manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckenzie won't allow Bodini to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mckenzie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mckenzie stops Bodini from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bodini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bodini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mckenzie is controlling him.
Mckenzie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Bodini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Court Mckenzie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mckenzie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bodini is looking to stand up but Mckenzie isn't so interested in that idea.
Mckenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mckenzie works over Bodini with some ground and pound from guard.
Mckenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mckenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mckenzie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mckenzie throwing strikes from guard but Bodini blocks nicely.
Bodini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mckenzie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mckenzie forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mckenzie lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodini tries to kick Mckenzie off but Mckenzie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mckenzie is working for a submission of some sort.
Mckenzie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bodini to regain full guard.
Mckenzie throws a strike but Bodini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mckenzie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bodini throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie is pulling down on Bodini's head. It's preventing any offense from Bodini, at least for the moment.
Bodini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mckenzie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bodini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bodini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bodini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mckenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bodini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Court Mckenzie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bodini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mckenzie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mckenzie with that takedown attempt.

Mckenzie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mckenzie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bodini is looking to escape.
Mckenzie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bodini to regain full guard.
Bodini wants to stand up but Mckenzie is controlling him.
Mckenzie throwing strikes but missing.
Bodini wants to get back to his feet but Mckenzie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Court Mckenzie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mckenzie cracks Bodini with a solid left hand.

Mckenzie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bodini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bodini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bodini!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bodini working away.
Mckenzie has one of Bodini's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bodini is looking to take a break and control but Mckenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mckenzie struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Court Mckenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Court Mckenzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bodini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bodini wants to get back to his feet but Mckenzie drags him back down.
Mckenzie scores with punches from side control.
Mckenzie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bodini is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mckenzie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bodini parries the strikes from Mckenzie easily there. Mckenzie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bodini to escape.
Bodini defending against the ground and pound.
Bodini tries to escape but Mckenzie is in control.
Mckenzie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mckenzie is working Bodini over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mckenzie prevents Bodini from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bodini managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a few punches from side control.
Mckenzie cracks Bodini with a big right hand but Bodini just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Mckenzie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Mckenzie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bodini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bodini is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mckenzie working the ground and pound.
Mckenzie with the ground and pound but Bodini regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bodini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckenzie misses with a head shot. Bodini uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bodini wants to stand but Mckenzie is controlling the position.
Mckenzie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mckenzie stands up over Bodini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bodini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie won't allow Bodini to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bodini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bodini is looking to stand up but Mckenzie isn't so interested in that idea.
Mckenzie throws an elbow that misses. Bodini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mckenzie's guard. Nice move by Bodini!
Bodini wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Bodini preventing the sweep.
Mckenzie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Mckenzie is looking for a triangle here but Bodini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mckenzie is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?

Bodini is trying to get an arm triangle but Mckenzie is defending well.

Mckenzie wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Bodini has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mckenzie's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mckenzie is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Bodini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alberto Bodini!
Alberto Bodini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.