PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fiaschi (ranked 2527 p4p, 300 weight class) and Carmelo Anthony (ranked 4804 p4p, 502 weight class). Fiaschi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man. Carmelo Anthony has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fiaschi
vs
Anthony

187 cm
19
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Fiaschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Fiaschi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi throws a head punch that misses.
Fiaschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony has Fiaschi pressed against the cage.
Fiaschi keeps control of Anthony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Fiaschi jumps into guard, dragging Anthony to the mat.
Fiaschi is pulling down on Anthony's head. It's preventing any offense from Anthony, at least for the moment.
Anthony postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fiaschi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
Fiaschi working a defensive guard but Anthony passes into half guard.
Fiaschi wants to improve his position but Anthony is controlling well.
Fiaschi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Invictus MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working.
Fiaschi is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiaschi avoid being mounted?
Fiaschi manages to get to full guard.

Fiaschi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anthony must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiaschi is trying to control the position but Anthony postures up.
Anthony trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fiaschi's guard.

Anthony is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fiaschi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Anthony is looking to defend but Fiaschi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Anthony! Fiaschi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Anthony taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Fiaschi!
An out of breath Dante Fiaschi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.