PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Polly Italiano I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Legs Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Italiano I I
vs
Legs Ii

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Polly Italiano I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Legs Ii!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Italiano I I goes for a double leg but Legs Ii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legs Ii continues to drive forward.
Legs Ii connects with a knee to the head.

Italiano I I lands a takedown into guard.
Italiano I I is breathing heavily.
Italiano I I postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Italiano I I lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Legs Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Italiano I I is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Italiano I I has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Italiano I I throwing strikes but missing.
Italiano I I postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legs Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Italiano I I throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Italiano I I throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legs Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legs Ii has momentary wrist control but Italiano I I slips an elbow through the middle.
Italiano I I chips away with some ground and pound.
Legs Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Italiano I I lands a couple of digs.
Italiano I I postures up in Legs Ii's guard and throws a big left but Legs Ii blocks it.
Italiano I I throwing strikes but missing.
Italiano I I working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Italiano I I trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I I throwing strikes but missing.
Italiano I I with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Italiano I I lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Italiano I I scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Italiano I I is pushing down on Legs Ii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Legs Ii is fighting to maintain full guard but Italiano I I has managed to sneak the leg through.
Italiano I I takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Italiano I I throwing shots but Legs Ii is blocking nicely.
Italiano I I landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I I missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Italiano I I thows a huge punch but Legs Ii dodges it nicely.
Legs Ii taking some punishment here, with Italiano I I in his half guard.
Legs Ii pushes Italiano I I off looking to stand but Italiano I I dives back in and keeps control.
Italiano I I lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Legs Ii taking some punishment here, with Italiano I I in his half guard.
Legs Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Italiano I I lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I I is nestled in close to Legs Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Legs Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Italiano I I missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Italiano I I there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Italiano I I looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Legs Ii with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legs Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Italiano I I lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Italiano I I with the ground and pound but Legs Ii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polly Italiano I I dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Legs Ii forces Italiano I I back against the cage and clinches.
Italiano I I is looking for a takedown.
Legs Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Italiano I I avoids the damage to the body.

Italiano I I gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Italiano I I missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Italiano I I throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Legs Ii to regain full guard.
Italiano I I postures up in Legs Ii's guard and throws a big left but Legs Ii blocks it.
Italiano I I with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Polly Italiano I I overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legs Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Italiano I I trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Italiano I I accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Italiano I I trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Italiano I I scoring with some ground and pound.
Italiano I I makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Italiano I I throws a big right hand that misses.
Italiano I I throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legs Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Italiano I I throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Italiano I I throws a big elbow that misses.
Italiano I I lands a couple of digs.
Legs Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Italiano I I loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I I with a flurry of punches that miss.
Italiano I I prevents Legs Ii from getting back to his feet.
Italiano I I in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legs Ii wants to get back to his feet but Italiano I I is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Italiano I I 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.
Legs Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legs Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Italiano I I.
Italiano I I working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legs Ii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I I stands up over Legs Ii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Italiano I I content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Italiano I I missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Italiano I I loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Italiano I I works over Legs Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
Italiano I I is looking to work some ground and pound but Legs Ii has wrist control.
Italiano I I throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Italiano I I accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legs Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Italiano I I.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I I with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Legs Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Italiano I I.
Italiano I I scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Italiano I I missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legs Ii is looking to stand up but Italiano I I isn't so interested in that idea.
Italiano I I with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Italiano I I working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Legs Ii's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Italiano I I throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polly Italiano I I dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Legs Ii stuffs the takedown.
Italiano I I tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legs Ii swivels and escapes.

Legs Ii moves into the clinch.
Legs Ii lands a damaging elbow.
Italiano I I drops down looking for an ankle pick but Legs Ii pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polly Italiano I I. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Italiano I I changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legs Ii tries to avoid it but Italiano I I manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legs Ii to the ground. Legs Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Legs Ii clinches.
Italiano I I can't get the takedown.
Italiano I I on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Legs Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Italiano I I lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Legs Ii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Legs Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Italiano I I avoids the damage to the body.
Italiano I I can't get the takedown.

Italiano I I tightens his grip and picks Legs Ii up, before dumping him to the ground. Legs Ii manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Italiano I I throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Italiano I I trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Italiano I I working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Italiano I I accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legs Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Italiano I I throwing strikes from guard but Legs Ii blocks nicely.
Italiano I I throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Italiano I I with a nice head shot there.
Italiano I I working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legs Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Italiano I I.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Italiano I I throws a big right hand that misses.
Italiano I I is looking to work some ground and pound but Legs Ii has wrist control.
Italiano I I throws a big right hand that misses.
Italiano I I loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Italiano I I with a flurry of punches that miss.
Italiano I I throws a big right hand that misses.
Italiano I I throwing strikes but missing.
Italiano I I postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I I is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Italiano I I connects with a couple of short punches.
Italiano I I throwing strikes but missing.
Legs Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Italiano I I.
Italiano I I is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legs Ii can do to turn this around?
Italiano I I stands up over Legs Ii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Italiano I I postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Italiano I I postures up in Legs Ii's guard and throws a big left but Legs Ii blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I I lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Legs Ii wants to stand and escape but Italiano I I is having none of it.
Italiano I I throws a big elbow that misses.
Italiano I I connects with a couple of short punches.
Italiano I I with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Italiano I I accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Italiano I I throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legs Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Italiano I I working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legs Ii wants to stand but Italiano I I is controlling the position.
Mikey Legs Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Italiano I I is in close to Legs Ii's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Polly Italiano I I showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Italiano I I, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polly Italiano I I!