PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucilio Nizzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaga Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucilio Nizzola had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nizzola
vs
Kaka

177 cm
25
164 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucilio Nizzola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaga Kaka!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka slips a straight right by Nizzola.
Kaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kaka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nizzola regains half guard.
Kaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nizzola tries to roll over but Kaka keeps him under control.
Kaka misses with a head shot. Nizzola uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nizzola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nizzola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nizzola has Kaka pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nizzola is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka has control of Nizzola's left arm, preventing Nizzola from doing any damage.

Kaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nizzola stops Kaka from standing up.
Kaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nizzola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nizzola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nizzola trying to control but Kaka is working from the bottom.
Kaka wants to improve his position but instead Nizzola has moved into half guard.

Nizzola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Nizzola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaka sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaka is refusing to be controlled, as Nizzola sits in half guard.
Nizzola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Nizzola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nizzola trying to control the action but Kaka is working from the bottom.
Kaka wants to improve his position but Nizzola is controlling well.

Nizzola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaka has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka is staying active underneath Nizzola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nizzola is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaka is just riding it out for now. Nizzola eventually gives up the hold.
Nizzola is keen to just control but Kaka is a slippery customer.
Kaka moves into full guard.
Nizzola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nizzola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Nizzola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Nizzola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nizzola.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Nizzola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nizzola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucilio Nizzola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nizzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaka.
Nizzola throws a body shot but no joy.
And Kaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Nizzola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nizzola throws a looping overhand right but Kaka ducks down to avoid it.
Nizzola misses with a wild body shot.
Kaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nizzola sprawls well. Nizzola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Nizzola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nizzola stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaka is fighting to break Nizzola's control of his arms but Nizzola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nizzola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nizzola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaka throwing strikes from guard but Nizzola blocks nicely.
Kaka postures up and lands a big shot to Nizzola's brow.
Nizzola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaka's guard.

Nizzola trying to control but Kaka is working from the bottom.
Kaka keeping full guard, as Nizzola tries to pass.
Kaka wants to stand and escape but Nizzola is having none of it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nizzola wants to control from the top but Kaka keeps moving.
Lucilio Nizzola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nizzola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaka is keeping the position for now.
Nizzola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaka can do to turn this around?
Kaka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nizzola puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kaka is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nizzola trying to control the pace.
Kaka won't allow Nizzola to pass to mount.

Nizzola is trying to work for a kimura but Kaka is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nizzola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kaka is not content to let Nizzola control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Nizzola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nizzola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lucilio Nizzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaga Kaka.
Nizzola misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaka.
Nizzola misses with a straight right.
Kaka moves out of range as Nizzola strikes.
Nizzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaka.
Nizzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaka moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaka fails to land the takedown.
Kaka is breathing heavily.
Nizzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucilio Nizzola dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nizzola misses the shot to the body.

Kaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Nizzola wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nizzola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nizzola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaka landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nizzola managing to control the position.
Kaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nizzola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nizzola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nizzola wants to stand up but Kaka is controlling him.
Nizzola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nizzola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nizzola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaka.
Kaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kaka throwing strikes from guard but Nizzola blocks nicely.
Kaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaka is looking to pass Nizzola's guard but actually Nizzola recovers to full guard.
Kaka working some strikes from top position.
Nizzola working a defensive guard here.
Kaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nizzola's head.
Kaka lands a couple of digs.
Kaka with a flurry of punches that miss.

Nizzola has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kaka doesn't defend quickly enough and Nizzola has managed to lock this one up! Can Kaka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nizzola on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucilio Nizzola!