PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignazio Iachetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Afro Samurai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Iachetti
vs
Samurai

180 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ignazio Iachetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Afro Samurai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Samurai clinches with his opponent.

Samurai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Iachetti regains guard.
Iachetti trying to keep a closed guard but Samurai is proving a slippery customer.
Samurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Iachetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Iachetti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samurai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iachetti could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Iachetti is controlling Samurai's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samurai wants to stand but Iachetti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Samurai throwing strikes from guard but Iachetti blocks nicely.
Samurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Iachetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samurai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai throws a big right hand that misses.

Iachetti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samurai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iachetti controls Samurai momentarily but Samurai frees himself.
Iachetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Iachetti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samurai defends it easily.
Iachetti is breathing heavily.

Iachetti has his foot on Samurai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samurai works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iachetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iachetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iachetti keeping moving, preventing Samurai from controlling successfully.
Samurai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samurai throwing strikes but missing.

Iachetti has his foot on Samurai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samurai works his way back into a safe position though.
Samurai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samurai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iachetti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samurai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samurai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samurai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samurai is looking to work some ground and pound but Iachetti has wrist control.
Samurai looking to pass the guard.
Samurai trying to control but Iachetti is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samurai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iachetti keeping moving, preventing Samurai from controlling successfully.
Samurai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai postures up in Iachetti's guard and throws a big left but Iachetti blocks it.
Samurai with a flurry of punches that miss.

Iachetti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samurai defends it easily.
Samurai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iachetti keeping moving, preventing Samurai from controlling successfully.
Samurai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iachetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samurai postures up in Iachetti's guard and throws a big left but Iachetti blocks it.
Samurai wants to control from the top but Iachetti keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Samurai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Samurai cracks Iachetti with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai throws a big right hand that misses.
Samurai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samurai trying to control but Iachetti is working from the bottom.
Samurai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Iachetti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samurai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samurai forces his way into half guard.
Samurai slows the pace down in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samurai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samurai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afro Samurai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Afro Samurai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Samurai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iachetti manages to avoid it.

Iachetti gets tackled into the cage by Samurai. Samurai maintains the clinch.

Iachetti successfully pulls guard.
Samurai throwing strikes from guard but Iachetti blocks nicely.

Samurai has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Iachetti to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Samurai is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Iachetti pulls down on the head and he's put Samurai to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ignazio Iachetti!