PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fl Ribiero Signorelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabertooth Saberthooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fl Ribiero Signorelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ribiero Signorelli
vs
Saberthooth

168 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fl Ribiero Signorelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabertooth Saberthooth!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Signorelli throws a hook but Saberthooth blocks it.
Saberthooth throws a right and a left that Signorelli avoids nicely.
Signorelli throws a low kick, looking for Saberthooth's leg but Saberthooth calmly moves out of range.
Saberthooth looks to land a combination but Signorelli avoids it well.
Signorelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saberthooth is out of range and Signorelli settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Saberthooth.
Signorelli wants to clinch.
Saberthooth misses with a wild combination.
Signorelli throws a low kick but Saberthooth moves out of range easily.
Signorelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Saberthooth counters with a one-two to the body.
Saberthooth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saberthooth misses with the combination.
Saberthooth misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Saberthooth.
Saberthooth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Signorelli throws an overhand right that lands on Saberthooth's shoulder, as Saberthooth tries to avoid the shot.
Signorelli throws a lazy right hand but Saberthooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Saberthooth. Those never looked like landing.
Saberthooth misses with the combination.
Saberthooth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saberthooth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Signorelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saberthooth counters with a left and a right that stings Signorelli.
Signorelli motions for Saberthooth to come forward. Signorelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Signorelli misses.
Saberthooth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Signorelli throws out the jab.
Signorelli wants to land a leg kick but Saberthooth is out of range.
That kick from Signorelli tenderised Saberthooth's leg. Saberthooth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saberthooth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Signorelli throws a leg kick but Saberthooth checks it.
Signorelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Saberthooth circles away.
Signorelli throws a hook but Saberthooth blocks it.
Saberthooth misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Saberthooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Signorelli misses.
Saberthooth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Signorelli.
Signorelli throws a solid leg kick but Saberthooth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Signorelli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signorelli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saberthooth throws a series of punches but Signorelli moves out of range.
Saberthooth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Signorelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Saberthooth counters with a two punch combo.
Saberthooth looks winded!

Signorelli closes the distance and clinches.
Signorelli lands a good knee to the midsection. Saberthooth won't want to take too many of those.
Signorelli lands a nice knee to the body.
Signorelli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saberthooth is trying to break the clinch but Signorelli has him pressed against the cage.
Signorelli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saberthooth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Signorelli.
Signorelli lands a good knee to the midsection. Saberthooth won't want to take too many of those.
Signorelli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saberthooth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Signorelli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saberthooth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Signorelli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Signorelli.
Signorelli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Signorelli connects with a knee to the head.
Signorelli leaning against his opponent.
Signorelli connects with a knee to the head.
Saberthooth has had enough of the clinch but Signorelli keeps him there for the moment.
Signorelli lands a good knee to the midsection. Saberthooth won't want to take too many of those.
Saberthooth wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Signorelli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Signorelli scores a nice knee to the body.
Signorelli looking to stall.
Signorelli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fl Ribiero Signorelli dominated that round.
That's time! Signorelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Saberthooth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saberthooth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saberthooth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Signorelli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saberthooth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fl Ribiero Signorelli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Signorelli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saberthooth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Signorelli landing knees to the head.
Saberthooth is trying to break the clinch but Signorelli has him pressed against the cage.
Signorelli landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Signorelli.
Signorelli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saberthooth tries to break free but Signorelli pushes him back against the cage.
Saberthooth is breathing heavily.
Saberthooth is trying to break free.
Signorelli crunches a lovely knee into Saberthooth's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Signorelli looking to throw knees to the head but Saberthooth is blocking nicely.
Signorelli crunches a lovely knee into Saberthooth's ribcage.
Signorelli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Signorelli lands a knee to the body.
Signorelli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Signorelli lands a knee to the body.
Signorelli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saberthooth takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Signorelli to work.
Signorelli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saberthooth can't break the clinch.
Signorelli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saberthooth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Signorelli obliges.
Signorelli landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signorelli stalling.
Signorelli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Signorelli landing knees to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Signorelli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saberthooth is trying to break the clinch but Signorelli is controlling him.
Signorelli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Signorelli lands a knee to the head.
Saberthooth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Signorelli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Signorelli lands a good knee to the midsection. Saberthooth won't want to take too many of those.
Signorelli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saberthooth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saberthooth is looking to break free of the clinch but Signorelli has double underhooks.
Signorelli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saberthooth wants to break free but Signorelli has control.
Signorelli looking to stall.
Signorelli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Signorelli misses with a knee to the head.
Signorelli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Saberthooth wants to get back to striking at distance but Signorelli won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Signorelli.
Signorelli is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saberthooth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Signorelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saberthooth avoids it.
Signorelli stalls.
Signorelli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saberthooth is looking to break free of the clinch but Signorelli has double underhooks.
Signorelli prevents Saberthooth from breaking the clinch.
Signorelli misses with a knee strike.
Saberthooth is trying to break the clinch but Signorelli has him pressed against the cage.
Signorelli trying to control the position but instead, Saberthooth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Signorelli into the cage.
Saberthooth takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saberthooth takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Signorelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saberthooth is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fl Ribiero Signorelli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Signorelli rushes Saberthooth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saberthooth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Signorelli keeps control of Saberthooth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saberthooth is trying to break the clinch but Signorelli has him pressed against the cage.
Saberthooth is trying to force a seperation but Signorelli has the dominant position.
Saberthooth has had enough of the clinch but Signorelli keeps him there for the moment.
Signorelli has Saberthooth pressed against the cage.
Signorelli lands a nice knee to the body.
Signorelli keeps control of Saberthooth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Signorelli lands a nice knee to the body.
Signorelli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Signorelli landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Signorelli.
Saberthooth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saberthooth is trying to break the clinch but Signorelli has him pressed against the cage.
Signorelli lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Signorelli scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Signorelli.
Signorelli connects with a knee to the head.
Signorelli scores with a knee to the head.
Signorelli scores a nice knee to the body.
Saberthooth has had enough of the clinch but Signorelli keeps him there for the moment.
Signorelli scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Signorelli.
Signorelli working Saberthooth over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Signorelli.
Signorelli scores with a knee to the head.
Signorelli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Signorelli lands a good knee to the midsection. Saberthooth won't want to take too many of those.
Signorelli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saberthooth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Signorelli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saberthooth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signorelli stalling in the clinch but Saberthooth improves position.
Signorelli missing with knees to the body.
Signorelli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saberthooth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saberthooth is trying to force a seperation but Signorelli has the dominant position.
Signorelli misses with a knee to the head.
Saberthooth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saberthooth tries to break free but Signorelli pushes him back against the cage.
Signorelli landing knees to the body.
Signorelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Saberthooth avoids the damage to the body.
Saberthooth is trying to break the clinch but Signorelli has him pressed against the cage.
Signorelli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saberthooth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Signorelli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Signorelli misses with a knee strike.
Signorelli has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saberthooth tries to circle away but Signorelli has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signorelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saberthooth avoids it.
Saberthooth wants to break free but Signorelli has control.
Signorelli scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saberthooth as Signorelli tries to tie him up.
Saberthooth is trying to break the clinch but Signorelli is controlling him.
Signorelli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saberthooth's efforts to push away.
Saberthooth tries to break free but Signorelli pushes him back against the cage.
Signorelli tries a knee to the head but Saberthooth blocks it.
Signorelli is trying to stall.
Saberthooth tries to break the clinch but Signorelli is controlling the position.
Signorelli missing with knees to the body.
Saberthooth managing to block the knees to the body from Signorelli.
Knees in the clinch landing for Signorelli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saberthooth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saberthooth avoiding damage as Signorelli throws knees to the body.
Saberthooth tries to break the clinch but Signorelli is controlling the position.
Saberthooth wants to get back to striking at distance but Signorelli won't allow it.
Saberthooth can't break the clinch.
Saberthooth tries to break free but Signorelli pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Signorelli obliges.
Signorelli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saberthooth is trying to break the clinch but Signorelli is controlling him.
Saberthooth is trying to force a seperation but Signorelli has the dominant position.
Saberthooth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Signorelli has Saberthooth pressed against the cage, preventing Saberthooth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Signorelli connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saberthooth's face.
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!
Signorelli is trying to stall.
Sabertooth Saberthooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Signorelli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fl Ribiero Signorelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Signorelli, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fl Ribiero Signorelli!
A relieved looking Fl Ribiero Signorelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.